What are the sonic differences between…


Paradigm Sub 1 (2012) and a Velodyne DD 18 (2007)?

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upacreekk
"I thought that you weren't supposed to hear a subwoofer"

It's not that you don't hear the subwoofer, you should not be able to localize it in the lower registers. Believe me I sure do hear the punch and impact of my Revel B15 in the 30 to 60Hz range.

As far as the Sub 1 and DD 18, I am sure both are top tier in punch, impact, and overall musicality.

Bill
Stealth Sub, cannot be heard, or seen on radar. I'd opt for the Velo. I have 3.
I kept my questions general because I wanted a full range of responses. (But, regardless of the forum involved, I get tired of the responses which begin with: “It depends…” or “I have not tried it, but… ”.) I already have an Infinity Intermezzo 1.2s. I have an opportunity to purchase a used Velodyne DD 18 (2007) for $1,700 or purchase a new Paradigm Sub 1 for about $2,200. This conundrum is a matter of opportunity.
My point was, if the subwoofer didn't make an audible sound and just put out the waves, how would you know which one was better? It would make a difference in that the less distorted waves would be the better of the two, but I didn't know if that could be easily determined.