Paradigm
Paradigm Persona B Cloth Grill
Best center channel for audiophiles building a high-end home theater.
Elevate your home theater with the Paradigm Persona C Center Channel speaker. Designed for seamless integration with the entire Persona line, it ensures a cohesive and realistic audio experience. Its advanced driver system, featuring Truextent® Beryllium technology, delivers unparalleled accuracy and detail, anchoring on-screen action with exceptional clarity. Experience sound reproduction that is virtually free from distortion and coloration, creating truly immersive cinematic moments.
$7999.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2645
/ 6572
#2645 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+447%
Above average
Design
63
/ -driver, way center channel bass reflex
Who it's for
- Careful owners wanting to protect delicate beryllium drivers from damage
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for an inexpensive, replaceable protective layer
- Interior designers seeking a softer look for traditional living spaces
Who should skip it
- Aesthetic purists who want to showcase the premium driver design
- Audiophiles demanding absolute sonic transparency and zero acoustic interference
- Pet owners or busy households prone to fabric wear and tear
Performance breakdown
High-Frequency Clarity
Beryllium drivers deliver unmatched detail and crystalline precision for cinematic dialogue.
Bass Authority
Four X-PAL drivers provide deep, punchy low-end extension for immersive action.
Timbre Integration
Seamlessly matches the Persona line for a perfectly cohesive soundstage.
Distortion Control
Advanced engineering ensures clean, accurate sound even at high volume levels.
Build Integrity
Substantial 84-pound construction minimizes cabinet resonance for pure audio reproduction.
System Versatility
High sensitivity makes it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers.
Key Specs
Design
6-driver, 3 way center channel bass reflex
Crossover
3rd order electro-acoustic at 2.5kHz (tweeter/mid); 3rd order 700Hz
Frequency Response (On-Axis)
+/- 2dB from 43Hz - 45kHz
Frequency Response (30° Off-Axis)
+/- 2dB from 43Hz - 20kHz
High Frequency Driver
1" (25mm) Truextent® Beryllium dome
Mid/Bass Frequency Driver
4" (100mm) Truextent® Beryllium driver
Low Frequency Driver
Four 7" (178mm) high-excursion X-PAL™ drivers
Low Frequency Extension
24Hz
Features
- Seamless timbre matching with Persona line
- Tandem Truextent® Beryllium driver system
- Exceptional detail and accurate sound
- Virtually distortion-free audio
- Anchors on-screen action effectively
- 6-driver, 3-way bass reflex design
- High-excursion X-PAL™ low-frequency drivers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Persona B Cloth Grill for its exceptional design and seamless integration. The cloth transforms the speaker's aesthetic, offering a softer, more domesticated look that complements interior décor. Reviewers highlight the premium material feel and the robust, perfectly aligned magnetic attachment system, confirming Paradigm's high engineering standards. A key satisfaction point is the acoustic transparency; the grill protects without compromising the pristine sound quality of the speakers. While the quality and aesthetic enhancement are universally lauded, many find the grill to be a notably expensive add-on. Despite the cost concern, the consensus is that this accessory is a worthwhile purchase for those prioritizing home décor integration and protection without sacrificing sonic performance.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Persona C is specifically engineered for seamless timbre matching with the rest of the Persona line, ensuring a cohesive and balanced soundstage across your entire home theater setup.
The Persona C is compatible with amplifiers ranging from 15 to 500 watts. With a sensitivity of 93 dB, it is quite efficient, but it can handle up to 250 watts of RMS power for high-output cinematic performance.
The Truextent® Beryllium drivers provide exceptional rigidity and low mass, which results in highly accurate, detailed sound reproduction that is virtually free from the distortion and coloration found in traditional materials.
Yes, the Persona C weighs 84 lbs. You should ensure your media console or dedicated speaker stand is rated to support this weight securely.
While the Persona C is a powerful 6-driver, 3-way design, its performance is defined by clarity and detail rather than just raw volume. As long as you have the physical space to accommodate its 36-inch width, it will provide an immersive experience in a variety of room sizes.
The 3-way design separates the high, mid, and low frequencies across dedicated drivers, which allows for a more precise crossover and clearer dialogue reproduction compared to simpler 2-way designs.
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