Christmas Subwoofer Upgrade. (1 Viewer)

[Greatestboss]

I want to get myself a Christmas Gift, hence I went shopping for Subwoofer because mine is overdue a replacement based on several recommendations. I found the following

Paradigm Defiance X12
Paradigm Defiance X15
SVS SB 16
Which one is the best choice for my type of setup and room. These are the available options at the moment.

This is my existing setup

• AV Receiver Onkyo TX-NR3030
• Panasonic DP-UB9000- 4K Player
• Denon DBT-3313UDCI - Blu-ray player
• Fronts: Paradigm Prestige 85F
• Center Paradigm Prestige 55C
• Surround: Definitive BPVX Powered
• Back Surround Definitive BPX
• 2 Pairs of Atmos Speakers SVS Prime Elevation Speaker placed on top of the fronts and surrounds,
• Subwoofer Definitive Technology SuperCube I
• Sony 85" TV Bravia 9
• Room Size 16 Feet X 15 Feet

My interests 4K Movies, Documentaries (Physical Discs Collection of 1,200 Discs), Football+ Sports 85% and Streaming 10%, Music 5% (CD's & Records)

Many thanks.
Happy Holidays

 

[Sam Posten]

I love my paradigm speakers but they are an also ran in the subwoofer space. I personally recommend both Hsu and SVS, tho others tastes may vary. If you can afford the 17 I can confirm it’s fantastic, I’m sure the 16 is great too tho.

 

[Greatestboss]

I love my paradigm speakers but they are an also ran in the subwoofer space. I personally recommend both Hsu and SVS, tho others tastes may vary. If you can afford the 17 I can confirm it’s fantastic, I’m sure the 16 is great too tho.

Thanks, what do you mean "ran in the subwoofer space"?
Also I found these Subs in Dubai and they will offer me free shipping for a limited time. Can you check them and let me know your thoughts.

Subwoofers - Dubai Audio

dubaiaudio.com

They offered me the SVS PB-3000 for a good price, it it any good?

Also is the Perlisten a good Subwoofer brand

 

[Sam Posten]

I mean they aren’t top tier, at least in the “best bang for the buck” most HTF members are into. Also-ran means 3rd place or lower. I have no experience with Perlisten

 

[Greatestboss]

Quick Q, I live in a house on the second floor, the owner lives at the ground & first floor, he always complains about the sound and vibration, rumbling and rattling coming from my Subwoofer Definitive Technology SuperCube I. Now I will replace it with the Paradigm Defiance X15, double the size. Should I place it on two IsoAcoustics ISO-200Sub Subwoofer Isolation Stands

 

[Greatestboss]

I mean they aren’t top tier, at least in the “best bang for the buck” most HTF members are into. Also-ran means 3rd place or lower. I have no experience with Perlisten

It's me again, I'm back after a long day visiting HT Retailers, I have found the following Subs and need some more advice as some of the Subs are new to me. Specifically those two.

1. ASCENDO The12 SUB ACTIVE VENTED subwoofer "Made in Germany"= $1,460.
2. Krix Seismix 3 = $1,460.

https://www.aia-cinema.com/products/subwoofers/the12-sub-active-vented.html
https://www.krix.com.au/products/seismix3-mk7

Please let me your thoughts on the above in case you are familiar with the brands. Take into consideration that I might need two Subs if they are small.

Also the Paradigm X12, X15 and SVS PB3000 are available but 1 piece each. So I booked all three until tomorrow in case I make a decision. So I'll have to do with only one Sub between the SVS or Paradigm for now. Spoke to SVS dealer Manager and he said They'll offer one year warranty, additional years needs to be purchased. Showed him the email from SVS and he said it's 1 year warranty from Xcite (dealer), however if there are issues after the first year, they will contact SVS as they have an agreement with them about the 5 Years. Marantz is the same.

As for the ASCENDO and Krix, they have more than one in stock in case I opt for two.

Moreover they have one brand new Perlisten D215s Subwoofer for $6,475. but without the box, never used or connected. It's massive in weight and sound. I'm not sure it's for my room size but it's shockingly beautiful in design and size. I'm not sure but maybe It's really excellent price for one of the best brands in the world but it's out of my budget given that I want the Marantz C30 unless I give up the Marantz dream. They also offered me the following Perlisten Subs;
R212s $5,810
D15s = $6,135
R210s = $5,160

Finally, they have the Integra DRX-8.4 for $3,400. How does it stand against the Marantz C30, Onkyo TX-RZ70 and Denon AVR-X6800H.

If any member has any experience of the ASCENDO and Krix brands, kindly share

Many thanks.

 

[JohnRice]

Sorry, I don’t have any experience with the two sub brands you linked.

Regarding receivers/processors, a lot of historically solid brands have been glitchy lately. Their ownership and management has been pretty unstable as well. I only currently feel confident with Denon/Marantz, though their ownership is also a bit unstable. Their units are the only ones that have remained rock solid in recent years.

 

[Sam Posten]

Never even heard of either

 

[Greatestboss]

Never even heard of either

Thanks @JohnRice @Sam Posten, I opted for the X15 as there was only one Sub left in stock. All the others brands were sold out except the PB3000, however my heart was set on the X15 as it looked better while their performances are more or less similar. I hope it performs as good as it looks. It had a very positive reviews.