Front view — side by side at true scale
AQuad S-5BParadigm Premier 800F
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1070 mm (107.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Paradigm |
| Model | Quad S-5 | Paradigm Premier 800F |
| Height | 1070 mm | 1053 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 350 mm |
| Weight | 25.3 kg | 24.2 kg |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (X-PAL dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,999 / pair | $1,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | paradigm.com ↗ |
| 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.