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... still have great taste since you get every note, nuance and scrumptious detail of bad sound ... Your MilleniaOne system is to make to keep that achievement!). Play your Paradigms. BRAG about them! Our mission is part of consumer electronics specialist retailers and custom installers. Music and ...store. and by 'bad' we included a Technology Tidbit section and Specs for the skinny on our website at www.paradigm.com. *Rated #1 Best Price/Value. The difference MilleniaOne will make sure you 've chosen the world's #1 Speaker Brand! We guarantee you won't be put you in...
... still have great taste since you get every note, nuance and scrumptious detail of bad sound ... Your MilleniaOne system is to make to keep that achievement!). Play your Paradigms. BRAG about them! Our mission is part of consumer electronics specialist retailers and custom installers. Music and ...store. and by 'bad' we included a Technology Tidbit section and Specs for the skinny on our website at www.paradigm.com. *Rated #1 Best Price/Value. The difference MilleniaOne will make sure you 've chosen the world's #1 Speaker Brand! We guarantee you won't be put you in...
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your system setup Geek Alert ... pg 1 Getting the best from my Paradigms pg 2 Hooking 'em up (pictures and words) pg 8 Adding a Paradigm subwoofer! Follow the instructions applicable to your Paradigms are family now, treat 'em well pg 16 pg 9 Putting my Paradigms on a pedestal (literally!) pg 10 Art Attack! TOC How to a MilleniaOne 5.0 and a 2.0 system. technology tidbits pg 14 Tech Specs pg 15 Warranty - Wall mounting my Paradigms pg 12 NOTE: This manual applies to avoid causing my Paradigms pain!
your system setup Geek Alert ... pg 1 Getting the best from my Paradigms pg 2 Hooking 'em up (pictures and words) pg 8 Adding a Paradigm subwoofer! Follow the instructions applicable to your Paradigms are family now, treat 'em well pg 16 pg 9 Putting my Paradigms on a pedestal (literally!) pg 10 Art Attack! TOC How to a MilleniaOne 5.0 and a 2.0 system. technology tidbits pg 14 Tech Specs pg 15 Warranty - Wall mounting my Paradigms pg 12 NOTE: This manual applies to avoid causing my Paradigms pain!
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At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your Paradigms begin to avoid causing my Paradigms pain! On the other hand, if your dealer for info on choosing the right amplifier ... Your amp's volume control adjusts listening level-it can produce ...clipping distortion that can demand even more power from an amp, lowering the point at loud levels. If your Paradigms and damage them. Tone controls and equalizers can easily damage high-frequency drivers. (See your amplifier isn't powerful enough, it doesn't indicate power output. pg...
At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your Paradigms begin to avoid causing my Paradigms pain! On the other hand, if your dealer for info on choosing the right amplifier ... Your amp's volume control adjusts listening level-it can produce ...clipping distortion that can demand even more power from an amp, lowering the point at loud levels. If your Paradigms and damage them. Tone controls and equalizers can easily damage high-frequency drivers. (See your amplifier isn't powerful enough, it doesn't indicate power output. pg...
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...to allow them operate for several hours before you listen. Never use ferro-fluid that listening room construction, room dimensions and even your Paradigms will deliver sensational sound almost anywhere. Let them to warm to sound balanced; • Concrete floors and walls aggravate low-frequency standing... less preferred; • Rooms where height, width and length are affected by the amount of sound. Getting the best from my Paradigms You already have been transported or stored in the cold, allow the speakers to room temperature before you listen critically. Break-In Although...
...to allow them operate for several hours before you listen. Never use ferro-fluid that listening room construction, room dimensions and even your Paradigms will deliver sensational sound almost anywhere. Let them to warm to sound balanced; • Concrete floors and walls aggravate low-frequency standing... less preferred; • Rooms where height, width and length are affected by the amount of sound. Getting the best from my Paradigms You already have been transported or stored in the cold, allow the speakers to room temperature before you listen critically. Break-In Although...
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... level. You can mount them on the illustration at right) Follow the placement directions above and refer to let you tilt your L/R Paradigms either slightly up to you can put your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers (tweeters) point toward the listening area and ... later in this manual for distance on a pedestal (where they are designed to the guidelines for optimal clarity. TIP! Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) Table Stands or Wall Brackets? pg 3 It's up or down for distance on the wall (also a deserving choice!). Placement FRONTS (LEFT...
... level. You can mount them on the illustration at right) Follow the placement directions above and refer to let you tilt your L/R Paradigms either slightly up to you can put your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers (tweeters) point toward the listening area and ... later in this manual for distance on a pedestal (where they are designed to the guidelines for optimal clarity. TIP! Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) Table Stands or Wall Brackets? pg 3 It's up or down for distance on the wall (also a deserving choice!). Placement FRONTS (LEFT...
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... the display, whichever position brings sound closest to ear level as the other front speakers. Speaker should sit about the same distance away from my Paradigms (cont'd) CENTER SPEAKER On Stand (see if yours does. TIP! Some receivers and processors electronically adjust for distance. pg 4 The stand and bracket allow you...
... the display, whichever position brings sound closest to ear level as the other front speakers. Speaker should sit about the same distance away from my Paradigms (cont'd) CENTER SPEAKER On Stand (see if yours does. TIP! Some receivers and processors electronically adjust for distance. pg 4 The stand and bracket allow you...
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Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) or On-Wall or On-Wall Positioning my Paradigm fronts and center speaker pg 5
Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) or On-Wall or On-Wall Positioning my Paradigm fronts and center speaker pg 5
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pg 6 Positioning my Paradigm surrounds Take 'surround' to maximize the surround experience, for a very reasonable cost you can add two MilleniaOne rear speakers (purchase these speakers well away from your plastic! Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) SURROUND SPEAKERS On Table Stands or on the Wall (see illustration below) For realistic surround sound, keep these from the listening area. If you want to the max without maxing out your dealer).
pg 6 Positioning my Paradigm surrounds Take 'surround' to maximize the surround experience, for a very reasonable cost you can add two MilleniaOne rear speakers (purchase these speakers well away from your plastic! Getting the best from my Paradigms (cont'd) SURROUND SPEAKERS On Table Stands or on the Wall (see illustration below) For realistic surround sound, keep these from the listening area. If you want to the max without maxing out your dealer).
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... are, more bass and deeper bass, see your dealer ... that scares the cat and makes waves in your gut, can really only come from a Paradigm subwoofer. TIP! The absolute deepest, most of the listening you 'll get lots of output with good clarity. Getting the best from my... Paradigms (cont'd) A bit about bass Despite their pixie proportions, your Paradigms will do, but position them away from corners and out a little bit from the wall behind them ... there's a MilleniaSub...
... are, more bass and deeper bass, see your dealer ... that scares the cat and makes waves in your gut, can really only come from a Paradigm subwoofer. TIP! The absolute deepest, most of the listening you 'll get lots of output with good clarity. Getting the best from my... Paradigms (cont'd) A bit about bass Despite their pixie proportions, your Paradigms will do, but position them away from corners and out a little bit from the wall behind them ... there's a MilleniaSub...
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...a time to black (-). Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (-) to the black (-) (see your Paradigms. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of -phase (their polarity is connected with bare wire. Turn your amplifier. pg 8 Re...-check to your Paradigms. If you notice a complete lack of mid-bass and a dislocated image, one speaker at right).Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but...
...a time to black (-). Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (-) to the black (-) (see your Paradigms. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of -phase (their polarity is connected with bare wire. Turn your amplifier. pg 8 Re...-check to your Paradigms. If you notice a complete lack of mid-bass and a dislocated image, one speaker at right).Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but...
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For me there's the MilleniaOne system ... Adding a Paradigm subwoofer MilleniaSub (See your dealer for more information on this baby!) "They say there's someone for everyone. don't keep us apart any longer ..." pg 9
For me there's the MilleniaOne system ... Adding a Paradigm subwoofer MilleniaSub (See your dealer for more information on this baby!) "They say there's someone for everyone. don't keep us apart any longer ..." pg 9
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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 horizontal placement Left/Right Center Speaker pg 10
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 horizontal placement Left/Right Center Speaker pg 10
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Putting my Paradigms on a pedestal (literally) (cont'd) Left/Right Speakers Top view You can adjust the angle of tilt up or down so that sound reaches the listening ...
Putting my Paradigms on a pedestal (literally) (cont'd) Left/Right Speakers Top view You can adjust the angle of tilt up or down so that sound reaches the listening ...
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Wall mounting my Paradigms Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting brackets to the wall If installing into drywall, thickness must be a minimum of 5⁄8 in (16 mm) Left/Right Center Speaker Squeeze here (both sides) to allow bracket to slide snugly pg 12 Squeeze here (both sides) to allow bracket to slide snugly Tighten knob before sliding into bracket Art Attack!
Wall mounting my Paradigms Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting brackets to the wall If installing into drywall, thickness must be a minimum of 5⁄8 in (16 mm) Left/Right Center Speaker Squeeze here (both sides) to allow bracket to slide snugly pg 12 Squeeze here (both sides) to allow bracket to slide snugly Tighten knob before sliding into bracket Art Attack!
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Die-cast aluminum allows room for larger, more powerful drivers affording all the benefits of larger speakers, but in ) 2.45 kg / 5.4 lb each 2.96 kg / 6.5 lb each Gloss Black, Gloss White Tabletop / Shelf Stands and Wall-Mounting Brackets pg 15 Tech Specs Design Crossover High-Frequency Driver Bass / Midrange Driver Low-Frequency Extension* Frequency Response: On-Axis 30° Off-Axis Sensitivity - Low diffraction grilles maximize imaging and ensure smooth dispersion. 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome 155-mm (4 in) ...
Die-cast aluminum allows room for larger, more powerful drivers affording all the benefits of larger speakers, but in ) 2.45 kg / 5.4 lb each 2.96 kg / 6.5 lb each Gloss Black, Gloss White Tabletop / Shelf Stands and Wall-Mounting Brackets pg 15 Tech Specs Design Crossover High-Frequency Driver Bass / Midrange Driver Low-Frequency Extension* Frequency Response: On-Axis 30° Off-Axis Sensitivity - Low diffraction grilles maximize imaging and ensure smooth dispersion. 3rd-order electro-acoustic at 2.2 kHz 25-mm (1 in) S-PAL™ satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome 155-mm (4 in) ...
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... defects for a period of the conditions outlined in professional or commercial applications. your Paradigms are warranted to be free of charge to damaging signals,derangement in normal home use only. Paradigm speakers covered by an unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been ...Warranty does not apply if the product is subjected to product in transport,mechanical damage or any of five (5) years from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not covered under warranty. pg 16 Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not transferable; • Warranty ...
... defects for a period of the conditions outlined in professional or commercial applications. your Paradigms are warranted to be free of charge to damaging signals,derangement in normal home use only. Paradigm speakers covered by an unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been ...Warranty does not apply if the product is subjected to product in transport,mechanical damage or any of five (5) years from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not covered under warranty. pg 16 Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not transferable; • Warranty ...
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... Inc., their agents or representatives be responsible for proof-of any product without assuming any obligation to arrange, bring in U.S. your Paradigms are family now, treat 'em well! (cont'd) What You Are Responsible For: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance..., fitness for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase from your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Reference Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. (in or ship prepaid, any defective unit.Visit our website, www.paradigm.com for more information. Keep this exclusion may not be retained for any product...
... Inc., their agents or representatives be responsible for proof-of any product without assuming any obligation to arrange, bring in U.S. your Paradigms are family now, treat 'em well! (cont'd) What You Are Responsible For: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance..., fitness for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase from your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Reference Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. (in or ship prepaid, any defective unit.Visit our website, www.paradigm.com for more information. Keep this exclusion may not be retained for any product...