2.0 or 5.0 Systems
User Guide

2.0 or 5.0 Systems

Music and Home Theater Speaker System
Thanks for choosing Paradigms! And congrats! It’s obvious you have great taste since you’ve chosen the world’s

1 Speaker Brand! We’re not blowing smoke, we’ve been voted #1 twenty times*

(the only speaker manufacturer in the world that can claim that achievement!).
Your MilleniaOne system is part of Paradigm’s ‘Reference’ collection … cool style and superb quality that includes ‘cost no object’ technology at below what you’d pay for any other genuine high-end speakers with this much cool stuff. For those who salivate over techy details, we included a Technology Tidbit section and Specs for the skinny on why your system sounds so good!
The difference MilleniaOne will make to your music and home theater experience can’t be put into words, but you’ll hear it and you’ll feel it. It’s an experience that takes you beyond five hot little speakers to a place where you’re absolutely lost in the music or movie you’re watching. Paradigm speakers put you in the moment and keep you there! We guarantee you won’t be able to keep that difference a secret. In fact, we hope you don’t. Spread the word! Talk about your Paradigms. BRAG about them! Play your Paradigms and let others listen! Our mission is to rid the world of bad sound … and by ‘bad’ we mean the kind you find in a ‘five-speakers-in-box’ promo at your local big box store.
The Paradigm experience is a glorious one, but to make sure you get every note, nuance and scrumptious detail of that ‘glorious,’ read this manual and follow all instructions. If you still have questions, contact your dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com.
*Rated #1 Best Price/Value. Inside Track Dealer Survey. An annual independent nationwide survey of consumer electronics specialist retailers and custom installers.

NOTE: This manual applies to a MilleniaOne 5.0 and a 2.0 system. Follow the instructions applicable to your system setup

How to avoid causing my Paradigms pain!

Use an appropriate amplifier. At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your Paradigms and damage them. On the other hand, if your amplifier isn’t powerful enough, it can produce clipping distortion that can easily damage high-frequency drivers. (See your dealer for info on choosing the right amplifier … we recommend an Anthem  amplifier.)
Don’t be fooled by the volume control. Your amp’s volume control adjusts the listening level—it doesn’t indicate power output. If your Paradigms begin to sound harsh or grating,  or if you hear the bass breaking up, turn the volume down right away or you’ll damage them.
Tone controls and equalizers can demand even more power from an amp, lowering the point at which it produces clipping distortion. Use them sparingly, if at all, and don’t use them when listening at loud levels.

Getting the best from my Paradigms

You already have the best speaker brand in the world, but to get the best out of your Paradigms take a moment to read the following …

Break-In
Although your Paradigms will sound great right out of the carton, they will sound even better when broken in. Let them operate for several hours before you listen critically.
High-frequency drivers use ferrofluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10°C (50°F), so if the speakers have been transported or stored in the cold, allow them to warm to room temperature before you listen.
Cleaning
Use a damp (not wet!) soft cloth to clean. Never use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your Paradigms—you’ll ruin that fabulous finish.
The Room’s Effect
Your Paradigms will deliver sensational sound almost- where. However, it’s important to note that the listening room construction, room dimensions, and even your furniture play a part in the quality of sound. Keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Mid and high frequencies are affected by the number of curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of the soft stuff can result in a dull sound, but don’t start tossing  things because typically, the furnishings found in most living rooms provide the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to sound balanced;
• Concrete floors and walls aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems so are less preferred;
• Rooms, where height, width, and length are similar, should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with speaker placement to minimize acoustic problems.

Table Stands or Wall Brackets?
It’s up to you … we’ve included both. You can put your Paradigms on a pedestal (where they deserve to be!) or like the gorgeous works of art they are, you can mount them on  the wall (also a deserving choice!).
See the illustrations later in this manual for everything you need to know about attaching the stands and wall brackets.

Placement
FRONTS (LEFT/RIGHT)
On Stands (see illustration at right)
For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers (tweeters) point toward the listening area and sound arrives at approximately ear level. Follow the guidelines for distance on the illustration at right.
On-Wall (see illustration at right)
Follow the placement directions above and refer to the guidelines for distance on the illustration on right.
TIP! Stands and brackets are designed to let you tilt your L/R Paradigms either slightly up or down for optimal clarity.

CENTER SPEAKER
On Stand (see illustration at right)
Place the center speaker on its stand below the display so that sound arrives as close to the ear level as possible. Speaker should sit about the same distance away from the listening area as the other front speakers. Some receivers and processors electronically adjust for differences in distance between speakers … check to see if yours does.
On-Wall (see illustration at right)
Place the center speaker above or below the display, whichever position brings sound closest to the ear level. It should sit about the same distance away from the main listening areas as the front speakers. See the note above about electronic adjustment for distance.
TIP! The stand and bracket allow you to tilt the center speaker slightly up or down for optimal clarity and dialog intelligibility.

SURROUND SPEAKERS
On Table Stands or on the Wall (see illustration below)
For realistic surround sound, keep these speakers well away from the listening area.

Take ‘surround’ to the max without maxing out your plastic!
If you want to maximize the surround experience, for a very reasonable cost you can add two MilleniaOne rear speakers (purchase these from your dealer).

A bit about bass
Despite their pixie proportions, your Paradigms will deliver sensational (and chances are, more than enough!) bass for most of the listening you will do, but position them away from corners and out a little bit from the wall behind them … that way you’ll get lots of output with good clarity.
TIP! The absolute deepest, most riveting bass, the kind that scares the cat and makes waves in the fish bowl, the kind you feel in your gut, can really only come from a Paradigm subwoofer. If, after listening for a while, you want more bass and deeper bass, see your dealer … there’s a MilleniaSub to match your system (for a sneak peek at this baby, turn to page 9).

Hooking ’em up

TIP! Attach speaker cable before attaching your Paradigms to stands or brackets

****Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting your Paradigms. This will avoid damage that could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables

Your Paradigms are equipped with binding posts to be used with bare wire.
Using a high-quality speaker cable (see your dealer), carefully connect one speaker at a time to your amplifier.
Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (–) to the black (–) (see illustration at right). Tighten the posts firmly by the hand, but don’t over-tighten them.
Turn your amplifier on and listen to your Paradigms. If you notice a complete lack of mid-bass and a dislocated image, one or more of them may be connected out-of-phase  (their polarity is reversed). Re-check to ensure that each speaker’s cable is connected with the correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).
Make sure all wires are firmly fastened.

Adding a Paradigm subwoofer

MilleniaSub (See your dealer for more information on this baby!)

Putting my Paradigms on a pedestal (literally)

****Make sure you don’t pinch the wires when attaching speakers to stands

NOTE: Center speaker’s stand is shaped differently to support the horizontal placement

Left/Right Speakers
Top view

You can adjust the angle of tilt slightly up or down so that sound reaches the listening area at the correct height. Once you’ve done this, turn the stands slightly inward for better stereo imaging … i.e. so you know exactly where individual sounds are coming from. Movies and music will be more ‘lifelike’ this way.

Center Speaker
Side view

Adjust the angle of tilt up or down so that sound reaches the listening area at the correct height, optimizing clarity and dialog intelligibility … there’s nothing worse than watching a movie or listening to music and voices are muffled and unclear.

Art Attack! Wall mounting my Paradigms

Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting brackets to the wall
If installed into drywall, the thickness must be a minimum of 5 ⁄8 in (16 mm)

Tech Specs

Design| 2-driver, 2-way vented die-cast aluminum enclosures with integrated baffle and chassis.  Die-cast aluminum allows room for larger, more powerful drivers affording all the benefits of larger speakers but in pixie proportions! Low diffraction grilles maximize imaging and ensure smooth dispersion.
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Crossover| 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz
High-Frequency Driver| 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome
Bass / Midrange Driver| 155-mm (4 in) S-PAL ™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum cone
Low-Frequency Extension*| 76 Hz (DIN)
Frequency Response: On-Axis
30° Off-Axis| ±2 dB 120 Hz – 20 kHz
±2 dB 120 Hz – 18 kHz
Sensitivity – Room / Anechoic| 89 dB / 86 dB
Suitable Amplifier Power Range| 15 – 100 Watts
Maximum Input Power| 50 Watts
Impedance| Compatible with 8 ohms
Height, Width, Depth (not including stand)| 19.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 14.5 cm (7 ¾ in x 4 ½ in x 5 ¾ in)
Weight (unpacked, not including stand/hardware)| 2.45 kg / 5.4 lb each
Weight (unpacked, including stand/hardware)| 2.96 kg / 6.5 lb each
Finishes| Gloss Black, Gloss White
Accessories (included)| Tabletop / Shelf Stands and Wall-Mounting Brackets

Warranty … your Paradigms are family now, treat ’em well!

Paradigm speakers covered by this manual are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase. Within the time periods specified, repair, replacement, or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to the original owner.

Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.

Limitations:

• Warranty begins on the date of original retail purchase from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not transferable;
• Warranty applies to products in normal home use only. If the product is subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, the warranty is void;
• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial applications.

Warranty is void if:

• The product has been abused (intentionally or accidentally);
• The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment;
• The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions;
• The product (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an unauthorized service facility;
• The serial number has been removed or defaced.

What You Are Responsible For:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance;
• Provide or pay for transportation charges for the product to service facility;
• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at the time of purchase from your Authorized Paradigm® Dealer must be retained for proof-of-purchase date).

Should servicing be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Reference Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. (in U.S. or Canada), or Import Distributor (outside the  U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid any defective unit. Visit our website, www.paradigm.com for more information.
Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone. In no event shall Paradigm Electronics Inc., their agents, or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Keep this manual and your sales receipt for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase.

RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE
In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason, Paradigm Electronics Inc.  (manufacturers of Paradigm speakers and Anthem Electronics) has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.

Please note that the product only falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

Paradigm, Paradigm Reference, MilleniaOne, and all associated proprietary and patented designs and technologies are registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc.  Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc.
All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner(s). Paradigm Electronics reserves the right to change specifications and/or features without notice as design improvements are incorporated. Jason Hartog Photography. Printed in Canada.

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IMPORTANT: Please keep your original proof of purchase – a copy of your original receipt is required for all warranty claims. Visit paradigm.com/warranty for more information.

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References

• Paradigm® | Login
• Paradigm® | Warranty Information
• Paradigm® | High Performance Audio - Crafted in Canada

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