In-Wall Speaker Reviews

Connections: Line-level only, mono LFE, RCA or XLR,
12-volt trigger
Enclosure Type: Dual passive radiators
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, mineral-filled copolymer cone
Power Rating (watts): 1,500 RMS, 4,500 peak, Class D
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 13 x 12.75 x 12.75
Weight (pounds): 49
Price: $1,400

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: Millenia 20
Type: Two-way, five-driver, LCR
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome (1)
Midrange: None
Mid-woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, mica-loaded polymer cone (2) None
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, mineral-filled polypropylene cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): Compatible with 8 ohms
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 15–150
Available Finishes: Black Chrome, Polished Aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 26 x 5.13 x 4.5 incl. spikes/cones
Weight (pounds): 12.6
Price: $499/each

Speaker: Millenia ADP
Type: Three-way, five-driver, dipole surround
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome (2)
Midrange: 4, mica-loaded polymer cone (2)
Mid-woofer (size in inches, type): None
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6, mineral-filled polypropylene cone (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): Compatible with 8 ohms
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 15–200
Available Finishes: Black Chrome, Polished Aluminum
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5 x 12 x 7
Weight (pounds): 13
Price: $599/each

Ratings: Paradigm Millenia Speaker System

Build Quality: 96 Excellent
• Seemingly bulletproof aluminum chassis
• Acoustically inert chassis cradles proprietary drivers

Value: 93 Good
• High performance and slimness don't come cheap
• Parts and build quality superb for the price

Features: 95 Excellent
• Surrounds don't call attention to themselves
• Sub's passive radiators provide disciplined bass

Performance: 95 Excellent
• Rich, smooth mids and highs
• LCRs have a little bass
• Sub plumbs depths

Ergonomics: 89 Average
• Slender and gorgeous
• Wall or stand mount
• Stands have cool glass base
• Stands accept only waifish wires

Overall Rating: 94 Good
Generally, speakers don't sound good close to the wall, but many people want them there, and the Paradigm Millenia Series makes the best of the situation without undue sonic compromise. The midrange is truly something special, and overall performance is excellent. And they look great.

General Information
Millenia 20 Satellite Speaker, $499/each
Millenia ADP Surround Speaker, $599/each
Reference Seismic 10 Subwoofer, $1,400
Paradigm Electronics Inc.
(905) 632-0180
www.paradigm.com