In this review, we will be comparing MilleniaOne 1.0 and S 801, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Paradigm and Jamo.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 and Jamo S 801 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 | Jamo S 801 |
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| Brand | Paradigm
Canada · founded 1982 | Jamo
Denmark · founded 1966 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Woofer | 4" S-PAL Aluminum | 4" Aluminized Polyfiber |
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| Frequency response | 120-20k Hz | 76-26k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 85 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 15-100 watts | up to 60 watts |
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| Weight | 2.45kg / 5.4lbs | 2.70kg / 5.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7-3/4" x 4-9/16" x 5-3/4"
197.0 x 116.0 x 147.0mm | 11.2" x 6.1" x 6.4"
285.0 x 156.0 x 163.0mm |
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What size room are the Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 and Jamo S 801 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 |
Jamo S 801 |
| Near-field |
Average |
Good |
| Small Room |
Good |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both MilleniaOne 1.0 and S 801 are 2-way speakers.
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0Jamo S 801
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 |
Jamo S 801 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4-inch
|
1 x 4-inch
|
MilleniaOne 1.0 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" S-PAL Aluminum Woofer. On the other hand, the S 801 features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer.
Frequency Response
MilleniaOne 1.0 has a frequency range of 120-20k Hz whereas S 801 has a frequency range of 76-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 76Hz, the S 801 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the MilleniaOne 1.0's min frequency of 120Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
MilleniaOne 1.0 and S 801 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. MilleniaOne 1.0 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the S 801's is at 85 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 a more sensitive speaker compared to Jamo S 801, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
MilleniaOne 1.0 can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS, whereas S 801 has a max power handling value of 60 watts RMS, 40 watts less than the MilleniaOne 1.0.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
MilleniaOne 1.0 features Post type posts and S 801 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0's Spring post terminals
Jamo S 801's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both MilleniaOne 1.0 and S 801 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0's and Jamo S 801's external dimensions. Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 has external dimensions of 197.0 x 116.0 x 147.0mm (7-3/4 x 4-9/16 x 5-3/4inch) whereas Jamo S 801 has external dimensions of 285.0 x 156.0 x 163.0mm (11.2 x 6.1 x 6.4inch).
Jamo S 801 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40mm wider, 88mm taller and 16mm deeper than Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Jamo S 801 needs about 49% more floor or shelf area. Jamo S 801 is 16mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Jamo S 801 is 88mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 is approximately 170.5cm2 / 26.4inch2 and base area of the Jamo S 801 is approximately 254.3cm2 / 39.4inch2. The MilleniaOne 1.0 requires 33% less surface area than the S 801 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 weighs 2.45kg / 5.4lbs and the Jamo S 801 weighs 2.70kg / 5.9lbs. This makes the S 801 10% heavier than the MilleniaOne 1.0.
Here is a comparison of how MilleniaOne 1.0 and S 801's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of MilleniaOne 1.0:
- Satellite loudspeaker
- Grille
- Tabletop stand
- Wall-bracket
- Owner's Manual
- Online Registration Card
What's in the Box of Jamo S 801?
Here are the items that come with the S 801:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
 Max Input Power |
100 watts
vs
60 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
89 dB
vs
85 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Mounting Bracket |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows mounting on walls |
 Height |
197mm
vs
285mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
170cm2
vs
254cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Low Frequency Response |
76 Hz
vs
120 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
26k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
174USD
vs
700USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 |
Jamo S 801 |
| Brand |
Paradigm |
Jamo |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
15-100 watts |
up to 60 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
85 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
120-20k Hz |
76-26k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
4" |
4" |
| Woofer Composition |
S-PAL Aluminum |
Aluminized Polyfiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Hard-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
197.0mm (7.8") |
285.0mm (11.2") |
| Width |
116.0mm (4.6") |
156.0mm (6.1") |
| Depth |
147.0mm (5.8") |
163.0mm (6.4") |
| Weight |
2.45kg (5.4lbs) |
2.70kg (5.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
Die-cast aluminum |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Gloss Black,Gloss White |
Walnut, Black, White |
| Mounting Bracket |
Yes |
No |
| Recommended Stand Height |
30-32" |
28-31" |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 costs roughly 4x what Jamo S 801 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | Jamo S 801 digs deeper - 76Hz against 120Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 is more sensitive (89dB vs 85dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 takes more power (100W vs 60W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 is easier to place; Jamo S 801 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Neither adds bi-amping, a sub output or height drivers. Jamo S 801 sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Jamo S 801 is cheaper - $174 against $700, about 75% less; arguably a different class. |
A Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 B Jamo S 801
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 4x the price. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - Jamo S 801 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Paradigm MilleniaOne 1.0 appeals to you. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 120Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Jamo S 801 the better fit for near-field listening; elsewhere the two are rated the same.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.