Monitor SE Atom

Step into high-performance audio with the Monitor SE Atom by Paradigm Electronics—a compact bookshelf speaker designed to deliver true hi-fi sound at an entry-level price.

Part of the Monitor SE Series, the Atom is built using advanced acoustic research and engineering, offering a level of clarity, balance, and detail that exceeds expectations in its class. Its 2-way bass reflex design combines a high-performance X-PAL™ aluminum dome tweeter with a mineral-filled mid/bass driver, delivering crisp highs, natural midrange, and tight, controlled bass.

Designed for versatility, the Monitor SE Atom works equally well in stereo systems, desktop setups, or as part of a home theater system. Compact yet powerful, it brings lifelike sound and impressive imaging to any listening space. 

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The Paradigm Monitor SE Atom is a compact bookshelf speaker designed to deliver detailed and dynamic performance from a small enclosure. Its 2-way configuration combines a 1-inch X-PAL™ aluminum dome tweeter with a 5.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene mid/bass driver.

The X-PAL™ tweeter incorporates Paradigm's Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Lens, designed to improve phase alignment and smooth high-frequency output while also protecting the tweeter. The mid/bass driver uses a lightweight, rigid mineral-filled polypropylene cone with an inverted dust cap and downroll surround.

The bass-reflex enclosure and 2.3 kHz crossover allow the two drivers to work together as a cohesive system. With a 45 Hz DIN low-frequency extension and 89 dB room sensitivity, the Monitor SE Atom delivers substantial performance for its compact size.

With an 8-ohm-compatible design and recommended amplifier power of 15–100 watts, the Monitor SE Atom is easy to integrate into a wide range of stereo and home theater systems. Its compact dimensions and available Matte Black or Gloss White finishes make it particularly suitable for space-conscious installations.

  • Component type: 2-way bookshelf speaker

  • Enclosure: Bass reflex

  • High-frequency driver: 1" X-PAL™ dome with PPA™ Lens

  • Mid/bass driver: 5.5" mineral-filled polypropylene cone

  • Crossover: 2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.3 kHz

  • Frequency response: 61 Hz – 21 kHz ±3 dB on-axis

  • Frequency response: 55 Hz – 17 kHz ±3 dB at 30° off-axis

  • Sensitivity: 89 dB room / 86 dB anechoic

  • Low-frequency extension: 45 Hz (DIN)

  • Recommended amplifier power: 15–100 W

  • Maximum input power: 50 W

  • Impedance: Compatible with 8 ohms

  • Dimensions (H × W × D): 32 × 18 × 27 cm

  • Weight: 5.4 kg each

  • Finishes: Matte Black, Gloss White