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04-14-2006, 11:44 PM
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SVS or something else
currently have onkyo/ paradigm set-up. the onkyo 603 with a pair of focus and 4 atoms. My current sub is the paradigm PDR -10, it was fine, but i want something that rocks hard. My question is what SVS to get, the tubes or the cubes. Im looking at the 20-39 pc plus, or pb12 plus. My room is roughly 15 by 15. I am using it for 70% movies, but still want something that will totally shake things during parties with rap/ hip hop, also i like to listen to pop/punk/rock. Which one of these subs should i spend my hard earned dollars on, or should i be looking elsewhere for some bad ass bass.
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Steve
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04-15-2006, 06:00 AM
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I have had the PB12+ and that would be my recommendation. I upgraded after about a year to the Ultra versions simply for color match with my furniture when they first came out. Good Luck.
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04-15-2006, 07:26 AM
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I`ve had the 20-39pci and +, and now have the pb12 and pb12/2plus. All of these subs are off the hook with the +`s being more powerful. Its just a matter of preference on the box or cylinder. I changed because one of the pb`s is going in my wifes living room so it acts as a coffee table. The other I just got a great deal on. So if u dont mind the looks of the cylinder they are cheaper than the box subs and they still look very nice.
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04-15-2006, 07:28 AM
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Well, I'd say the 20-39 Plus. The output between it and the PB-12 Plus are about the same, so why pay more for the PB-12 Plus (unless you want a wood finish). The 20-39+ costs less plus shipping is less. It also needs less floor space. Check out the response curves for each sub, they are very similar I think. Either way you can't go wrong. The PB-12 Plus will be bulky and take up a lot of space, I just got a PB-12 ISD/v which has the same box as the PB-12 Plus, it barely fites where I needed it, my wife said no to the 20-39 Pci or I might have gotten that.
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04-15-2006, 08:08 AM
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Exactly Blaine, the box is more expensive but has a much higher WAF value!!!!
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04-15-2006, 12:57 PM
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Yeah im in college so the WAF is not applicable. So it sounds like the tube is the better value. Would there be another way to spend 800 bucks that would give me more or better quality bass? Also would it sound alright if i kept the paradigm PDR-10 (their 350 dollar sub) hooked up.
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Steve
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04-15-2006, 01:25 PM
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Yeah im in college so the WAF is not applicable. So it sounds like the tube is the better value. Would there be another way to spend 800 bucks that would give me more or better quality bass? Also would it sound alright if i kept the paradigm PDR-10 (their 350 dollar sub) hooked up.
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The only thing I can think of is DIY. Your first sub would come in around the same mark considering the cost of 15" driver, wood, amp (maybe pro amp?)and tools. If you have allot of other things going on and aren't really inclined to building more than one sub..I dont think I would recommend it.
I would loose the PDR-10 and not try to incorporate it with the PC or PB12...it'll only pull your performance down. |
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04-29-2006, 04:21 PM
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Re: SVS or something else
Update:
Paradigm pw2100 at $700 or 25-31 pc plus at $795 shipped? I listened to the pw2100 today and was pretty impressed.
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04-29-2006, 05:59 PM
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Re: SVS or something else
Steve, there is nothing Paradigm makes in terms of subwoofers that won't get its ass kicked by a similarly priced SVS. If you want your sub to do what you described in your original post, get the SVS. The 25-31 pc+ will be everything you want and more.
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05-01-2006, 12:43 PM
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Re: SVS or something else
Going from the PDR-10 to the SVS PB-10 would already be a BIG improvement, so stepping up to any of the Plus line is going to be a jump in light years of performance. I agree with Alan, the 25-31PC Plus would be a great choice though I might still opt for the 20-39 Plus for more extension, and they will best the likes of most anything but the Servo 15 from 'digm (and even that would still be close).
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