need sub help please (1 Viewer)

[GregRus]

Help, I need help in trying to decide between paradigm servo 15 and SVS PC-ULTRA.I'm also considering the application of (2) SVS25-31pc plus as an option.
My set-up will consist of:
Paradigm stud. 100
Paradigm cc 570
Paradigm adp 470
B&K avr507
Denon dv2900
Mitsubishi 55"
I've listened to the servo 15, but not the svs and cannot make an informed decision. Please give input.
THANKS, Greg

 

[PaulT]

Greg, I'm sure you will get lots of input here from SVS owners.

I have been extremely happy with my Servo-15 with 40v3 and the same speakers as the rest of your setup.

Here is a link to some Sub tests:
http://members.cox.net/frankcarter/T...Sub%20Data.htm

The 20-39 listed should obviously hit lower than the 25-31, but I suspect you would get 3+ db more output from dual 25-31's over the single.

In my case (being Canadian) it was a no brainer for the Servo due to lower pricing here (I paid 1075US) and high shipping/broker/exchange on the SVS subs to Canada. I would not trade this sub for anything else I have heard so far, but like yourself I have not had the pleasure of listening to SVS. You could try http://www.audioenvy.com/ to see if someone near you would give you a listen.

It would also depend on your preference of box or tube style sub(s).