Paradigm MilleniaOne 2.0 Manual - Page 6

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 ferro-fluid 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 anywhere. However, it's important to note that 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 amount 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 lowfrequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with speaker placement to minimize acoustic problems. pg 2