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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
baranowski OP
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I think it come down to ( in my situation) just matching up an older sub with my current (older) sub. at this point i would rather save some money on a second sub. maybe a list of subs (with model numbers) that i could be on the look out for. And when i find one at a good price, just buy it and see. Lets start with the manufacturers....

Paradigm, reference series

Svs

Rythmik

Hsu

Seaton

any others? also what models should i be on the look out for with these companies?

thank you
baranowski OP
240 posts
 
Jl fathom 13" would be another but they are going higher than $1,000 used.
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willland
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Bill,

This here Velodyne HGS15 might blend pretty well with your Paradigm Servo 15.

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/3802195775.html

I was in correspondence with the seller(nice guy) back during Easter weekend and just about pulled the trigger when an SVS SB13 Plus popped up on the Jacksonville c-list. Needless to say I never even went and demoed the Velodyne after hearing/seeing the SVS. My buddy is running twin HGS15's in his 13W x 22L x 10H theater room and it is never short of spectacular for movies and music.

Bill
baranowski OP
240 posts
 
I will look into that one. is the used price for that speaker all that good? or would it be better to spend a few more hundred and get a new Hsu?

also what ideas are there for buying a sub without an amp. i have a commercial qsc amp i bought new and could use to power it...

also what about just buying a sub (jl) and make a box for it?

thank you,
Bill
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willland
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"I will look into that one. is the used price for that speaker all that good?"

Not a bad price. I have seen recent ones go from $500.00 to about $750.00. IMO, the HGS15 works well for both music and HT. The servo circuitry helps keep the driver in control and distortion numbers low like your Servo 15 does. I think the HGS15 is a step above your Paradigm and is a closer competitor to the Paradigm Servo 15v2. I bet if you offered the seller $600.00, he might take it.

Bill
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