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Paradigm MilleniaOne 5.0 System and SE Subwoofer Review

AVRev Readers know it is no secret I am an admirer of Paradigm for their reasonably priced, great sounding loudspeakers. Their product line is extremely deep, with state of the art statement speakers at the top, as well as “lifestyle”, compact, yet highly engineered and attractive looking monitors and subwoofers.  I was offered a chance to review Paradigm’s newish MilleniaOne series speakers, which consist of two MilleniaOne front left and right satellites, one MilleniaOne Center Channel speaker, and two MilleniaOne Surrounds. There is a matching sub available, but I received a Special Edition (SE) subwoofer (which usually pairs with the previously reviewed SE 1 Monitors ), along with the Paradigm  PBK-1 (Pefect Bass Kit) to use with the system. The speakers are small, measuring 7.75" tall, 4.5" wide and 5.75" deep. They feature a die-cast aluminum enclosure with a high gloss finish that is available in black or white.  The speakers weigh in at 5.6 lbs each, not including the supplied mini stands. My review samples came in a very impressive black finish. The MilleniaOne are oval shaped with a 4" Satin-Anodized Pure-Aluminum Bass/Midrange driver paired with a 1" tweeter constructed from the same material. Included are protective grilles that stay in place via magnets. Paradigm recommends leaving them in place as they provide minimum diffraction and should be sonically transparent. The whole package is very attractive and will blend in very nicely with any decor, and they can be wall mounted too. The MilleniaOne monitors are priced at $250 each, and are available in two or 5 channel configurations.  The SE Subwoofer is priced at $799, and the PBK bass tuning kit is $99. The basic specs for the speakers are 89 db in room sensitivity, and low frequency extension down to 76 Hz. Setting up the MilleniaOne system was about an hour’s worth of work. Since the speakers only accept bare wire, I ordered some good quality bulk wire, stripped it, then connected. Then I attached the high quality mini stands, and positioned. I then worked on calibrating the SE Sub with the Perfect Bass Kit. It is quite an interesting process. First you must install the supplied software on a PC. Then a USB cable is connected to between the sub and the computer. Lastly, you connect the supplied microphone to your PC. A set of test tones are sent through the sub and measured. A frequency response report is generated and then the sub is automatically EQ’d via the software. Pretty neat! The final step is to tweak the sub output level and crossover frequency controls manually. Once I dialed in what I thought was nice balance between the SE sub and the satellites I was ready to roll.

Top 3 Shallow-Mount Subwoofers Setting the Standards | Sonic ...

After much debating and researching you finally decided to get a car subwoofer . However you are limited to space. Well lucky for you some of the top car audio manufactures carry shallow-mount subwoofers that are perfect for anyone with limited space. Some believe that shallow-mount means low-bass; however companies like Kicker, Rockford Fosgate and MTX Audio have created a subwoofer than is not only slim but powerful. Below are 3 of the top Shallow-Mount subwoofers in the car audio industry. These subwoofers are able to produce enough bass to satisfy anyone’s need for a little more bump in their car.

The MTX Audio TT6512-04 Thunder Thin series shallow-mount subwoofer is far from weak, even with its small design. Rated at 400 watts RMS, this 12” woofer packs some serious power giving you enough to really bump that bass. With a mounting depth of 3-3/8” the TT6512-04 will fit in practically any vehicle, making it versatile and convenient. The use of a “One Piece Spider Cone” will allow for unmatched levels of excursion not usually found in other traditional shallow-mount subwoofers. The subwoofer features an injection molded polypropylene semi-dome woofer that increase the performance, longevity and rigidity of the subwoofer. The use of a large basket frame allows for proper and extreme heat dissipation during hard hitting sessions. With its features, rubber surround, and 1-3/4” voice coil, this subwoofer is a must when taking shallow-mounting into consideration. MTX Audio is very well known for producing products that not only look amazing but that sound amazing, this notion stands true for their Thunder Thin Series that are sure to not disappoint.

With a name like Punch Stage 3, you know that the Rockford Fosgate P3SD412 is sure to satisfy. The RMS power rating of 400 watts is more than enough needed to really feel those lower frequencies, but at the same time not overwhelm the rest of your music and sound. Rockford Fosgate have equipped this shallow-mount woofer with a Kevlar fiber semi-pressed paper cone and compressed sealed poly-foam surround. This will not only improve the performance of the subwoofer but it will also create an increase in sturdiness and longevity, making sure you keep on rocking for a long time to come. The use of a 2-1/2” dual 4 ohm voice coil with a spun-laced Nomex insulating collar will improve heat dissipation of the voice coil, giving cleaner, crisp and more efficient bass that usually diminishes with heat overload. With a mounting depth of 3-5/8”, tear and fatigue resistant poly-cotton spider, and all of its other features, this subwoofer is sure to impress and make you forget you are even running a shallow-mount subwoofer.

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