Front view — side by side at true scale
AParadigm Premier 800FBQuad S-5
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Quad |
| Model | Paradigm Premier 800F | Quad S-5 |
| Height | 1053 mm | 1070 mm |
| Width | 234 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 350 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 24.2 kg | 25.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | passive-radiator |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (X-PAL dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone) | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,998 / pair | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.com ↗ | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.

