Paradigm Millenia CT
(Credit: Paradigm)
Sound bar buyers' performance expectations are pretty low; all the 'bar has to do is sound better than the lousy speakers that are built into their TVs. So if that's all you need, a sound bar will get the job done -- but there are better-sounding alternatives, starting with a pair of self-powered Audioengine A2 ($199) speakers. The A2s are terrific, but the Paradigm Millenia CT ($700) is a 2.1-channel subwoofer/satellite system, and it sounds better than the Audioengines. A lot better, and it's really pretty amazing.
Spread 64 inches apart, the Millenia sats produced a broad and deep soundstage. A 64-inch-wide sound bar might sound as good, if there was such a thing, but it would probably sell for a lot more than the Millenia CT. The satellites are fairly small, just 7.75 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches, and feature a proprietary 1-inch dome tweeter and a 4-inch midrange aluminum driver. The driver is based on the ones used in Paradigm's $1,299 Millenia One CT ensemble. Black cloth grilles are included.
The sub houses an 8-inch reinforced polymer-composite driver on its side panel, and three channels of Class D amps (80 watts total), which were designed in-house by Paradigm engineers. The subwoofer can be oriented vertica... [Read more]
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