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Let's talk SUBS

Currently my set up is as follows
B&W 802 fronts
B&W Htm1 center
B&W 804S rears
Anthem statement p5 amp
marantz 8801 processor
PS3 blu ray
Sony vplvw60 projector
Stewart film screen 110" screen

25' by 25' by 8' ceiling
50% drywall 50% stucco
commercial carpet
acoustic panels at the first reflection points.

For my sub i have an older paradigm reference servo 15.
i really enjoy it, a big.upgrade from my older vega 15.

i can run two subs from the marantz processor.
it is hard to find a matching paradigm because it is old.
so what would be a good sub to match up with it?

An older used sub would be fine as well, it doesn't have to be new.
i want great bang for my buck. ie the paradigm i got used for $300... i know it is not the best sub out there BUT, it would be hard to find ANYTHING better for that price.

Thank you for your suggestions,
Bill
baranowski
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willland
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Bill,

You are right, the Servo 15 is a nice sub and for $300.00, it is hard to beat. I owned two Servo 15a's and for the $$$, they were wonderful.

What is your budget for a sub or subs?
Do you prefer sealed or ported?

Bill
baranowski OP
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I would like to be under the $1000.00 mark. but i am looking more for a used sub that will match up with the paradigm... and i am looking for more of a Bang for my buck. Of course if i was to find a jl gothom sub for 2k i would be on it. ( just using that as an example of bang for buck)

i do mostly home theater, and from what i have read ported is the way to go for that.
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bacardi
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I would look for a SVS PB13 Ultra. It will eat your paradigm servo 15 as I have one now and the Servo 15 was one of my first subs. You will not need anything more than the PB13 ultra. My room is 20x14x8 and my sub dial is at 9 o'clock(it starts at 7). As you can see I have way more volume to use and will never need it. Look on canuckaudiomart as i've seen some for sale there.....Good luck....
baranowski OP
240 posts
 
What about running that with the paradigm?
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willland
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"I would look for a SVS PB13 Ultra."

I agree with Bacardi but it will be difficult to find one of the newer ones(Sledge amp) for $1000.00 on the used market. Maybe a PB12 Plus with Sledge amp for around $1000.00 or PB13 Ultra with BASH amp. Either one of these should do the trick.

I recently picked up an SVS SB13 Plus(sealed) which uses the same(95%+/-)amp and driver as the newer PB13 Ultra and I am blown away by this sub. Build quality is great and performance is even better.

Bill
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