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  1. John Dunlap

    Tweeter Gone 6 Weeks...Thanks Paradigm!!

    Alan, Sorry to hear of the bad service from Paradigm. I own Studio Series speakers all around in my HT but I have never had to deal with them on any repair issues. I have contacted them by e-mail with questions on other issues however; and I found them to be a little slow and uninterested in...
  2. John Dunlap

    Need Help With My New Svs Sub And To Praise Svs For The Help Too

    Tim, Have you calibrated your system using Avia or some other setup disk? I would highly recommend doing that. And if you still find the LFE to be lacking, try running your SVS about 3-5db hot. Just be careful when playing back at reference levels. By the way, the reason you may not be...
  3. John Dunlap

    Paradigm Studio tweeter question

    Chris, If these are new speakers then I would take them back to your dealer and have them swapped out or at least have the tweeter swapped out. I believe this to be a pretty common condition of dome tweeters. Next time you're in a dealer demo room take a look at all the demo speakers and...
  4. John Dunlap

    Paradigm Studio ADP Surrounds

    Ron, I got mine this year for $720. A very good deal if I may say so.:) When I bought them I was wondering if they would be overkill for my system but they sound great and I have no regrets. Be warned though. They are BIG! -John
  5. John Dunlap

    SVS & HTF Thank You

    "because I can build a better one" Craig- I don't doubt it. And I'm envious of all you DIY guys. I wish I was confident enough to go that route. But for the rest of us, it's hard to beat the product, price and service of SVS. Regards, -John
  6. John Dunlap

    SVS & HTF Thank You

    Having just received a 2039PC Plus a couple of weeks ago I can totally appreciate what you're saying. I think these guys are fantastic as far as Customer Service. And having such an incredible product doesn't hurt either. After owning an SVS product you can't help but wonder why every HT...
  7. John Dunlap

    Give your opinion!

    I haven't had the pleasure of hearing the Dreamcatcher system but it just got a dynamite review in the latest issue of Home Theater magazine. The article said that the system sounded better than some systems costing several times its price. The one component of the system that they weren't so...
  8. John Dunlap

    Paradigm vs. B&W vs. Polk

    Part of the reason I didn't audition the Polks was that their dealer network is so sparse (at least where I live)that I really had very few places where I could go to hear them. I know that they want their LSi line to be somewhat exclusive but sheesh! I'm starting to wonder if they really exist!
  9. John Dunlap

    Paradigm vs. B&W vs. Polk

    John, As others have said, you would do well to consider going up to the Paradigm Studio line rather than the Monitor line for your comparisons against B&W and Polk. I will share with you what I was told by a large local dealer that sells Paradigm Reference, B&W and other high quality...
  10. John Dunlap

    suggestions for a good powered rear surround?

    Drexel, Powered speakers are somewhat rare. Powered Surround Speakers are all but nonexistent. Paradigm used to offer some powered speakers in their Reference line(Active 40's) which were supposed to be fantastic but they are now discontinued. I don't think there are any real inexpensive...
  11. John Dunlap

    Klipsch RSW 10 or SVS

    I just took the plunge a coule weeks ago and received my SVS 2039PC+ last week. Judging by SVS's product and their incredible customer service I don't see how you could be disappointed. Plus, the only thing you have to risk is the (very reasonable) freight charges.
  12. John Dunlap

    Best sub $1500 Full 6 speaker setup

    Oops. Just re-read the title of your post! I saw sub in the title and thought you were looking for a sub! My bad!!:b
  13. John Dunlap

    Best sub $1500 Full 6 speaker setup

    James, You should end up with a GREAT sub at that price. I highly recommend contacting SVS to ask them which of their subs would be suitable for your system. For $1,500 you could get 2 SVS 2039PC+ Subs. I just got one and it's incredible. Cannot recommend highly enough!! Aside from SVS...
  14. John Dunlap

    surrounds for my C2s & AC300

    I wouldn't worry too much about timbre matching surrounds. I doubt that you would hear any adverse effect of using surrounds with different tweeters than your front 3. Why not check out the Energy C-1's from the new Connoiseur line. I bought some for $269 last year and I think they sound great.
  15. John Dunlap

    Best center channel for $300??

    Adam, I can't compare anything to the Infinity's you have because I have not heard them. If they are the Infinity line that you see in CC or Best Buy, then I would say that something like the Paradigm Monitor series would be a pretty good step up. A pair of Paradigm Monitor 7's and a CC-370...
  16. John Dunlap

    How do you think the SVS PB2 + will do for Music?

    :emoji_thumbsup: Yes, I am another happy member of the "SVS Family". Shipped my PW2200 out today. I must admit, it hurt a little bit. The Paradigm is a great sub, but the 2039PC+ is better in just about every way. I really haven't even had a chance to throw a real challenge at the SVS...
  17. John Dunlap

    How do you think the SVS PB2 + will do for Music?

    :emoji_thumbsup: Yes, I am another happy member of the "SVS Family". Shipped my PW2200 out today. I must admit, it hurt a little bit. The Paradigm is a great sub, but the 2039PC+ is better in just about every way. I really haven't even had a chance to throw a real challenge at the SVS...
  18. John Dunlap

    How do you think the SVS PB2 + will do for Music?

    I have a new 2039 PC+ that I just got a few days ago. It is awesome for music. I fired up my Blue Man Group DVD-Audio disk last night and..... The SVS is much better than my PW2200 was musically.
  19. John Dunlap

    Best center channel for $300??

    I would recommend choosing an Infinity center to match with your mains but if you're just looking for the absolute best center that $300 will buy I suggest... Energy AC-300- discontinued but you may find one used on eBay or Audiogon. In fact I may be selling mine at some point in the future...
  20. John Dunlap

    Cambridge Sound and the Newbie...

    Glen, I second the recommendation for the Newton line. My Dad has a pretty impressive Media room in his house and he's using the Newton Center Channel and surrounds with some enormous Electrostats he's using for mains. That Newton CC is real nice. I would say it compares pretty well with my...
  21. John Dunlap

    PSB Stratus or paradigm studio?

    In the last year I've upgraded from Energy e:XL 26's to Energy Connoisseur C-9's to Paradigm Monitor 11's and finally settled on Paradigm Studio 60's. Yes folks, I am a dealer's nightmare!! I really, really like the 60's. At first I thought that they were a little harsh sounding. However...
  22. John Dunlap

    Interesting story regarding build quality of my Def Techs....

    I had a similar experience years ago with my Energy AC-300 Center Channel. Athe time time it was sitting fairly precariously on top of my 27" TV. One day my cat knocked it over. It toppled off the back of the TV, damaged a piece of the wall and cracked off one of the end caps. I also used...
  23. John Dunlap

    Which SVS is right for me?

    Tommy, The model is Sony KF-__XBR800 and it is the 2nd generation of Sony's "Grand Wega" Projection LCD TV's. My opinion is that the Sony is better than almost all CRT Rear Projection monitors with the possible exception of the Pioneer Elite line. Whether it's better than the DLP offerings...
  24. John Dunlap

    Mirage BPS-400 vs. others

    Elliott, Can't say that I've done a ton of experimentationwith placement. I have had this sub set up in 2 different rooms and it has sounded great. I had the sub placed about 6-8" from the wall and a foot or 2 from the nearest corner. I must say that's a LOT of subwoofer for a...
  25. John Dunlap

    Which SVS is right for me?

    One more vote for PC+. If you get a PCi, you'll just be lusting after a PC+ a year from now. By the way, I have the 50" Sony Grand Wega II :emoji_thumbsup: . I think you will love it!!
  26. John Dunlap

    Mirage BPS-400 vs. others

    Elliott, The PW-2200 is an awesome, awesome sub. I don't know of any sub (except for direct marketers like SVS I suppose) under $1,000 that can beat it. Only minor issue I have with it is that there's a pretty steep rolloff at
  27. John Dunlap

    modest upgrade for paradigm system

    I agree with Paul. I auditioned the 60's and 40's and it pretty much ends up being a wash pricewise if you factor in the cost of good stands. I have young children so right off the bat I'm turned of to the idea of bookshelf speakers on stands. I also perceived the 60's to be a bit more "fuller...
  28. John Dunlap

    modest upgrade for paradigm system

    I'm a big fan of the 11's. Many people say they don't have as much bass as the 9's but I believe them to have much tighter bass than the 9's. I auditioned them last year and took 'em home. I ultimately ended up with Paradigm Reference 60's because I got greedy :D . The Monitor 11's are an...
  29. John Dunlap

    My SVS is here!!!

    Ed, Thanks for the reinforcement. Can't ask for a much stronger endorsement than that! I'm sure that the PC Plus is an incredible sub (and the PCi too for that matter!). Just want to make sure I've covered all the bases by considering options like HSU, Paradigm Servo 15, etc. I can kind of...
  30. John Dunlap

    My SVS is here!!!

    Vince, I think your post is the one that will finally steer me towards purchasing the 2039 PC Plus. I'm also upgrading from the PW-2200 and I've been considering the PC PLus or the Servo 15. Heard a brief demo yesterday of the Servo 15 but just with music. I was not all that impressed but I'm...
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