gimpgutter
04-23-09, 02:40 PM
I recently purchased a new Paradigm Seismic 12 sub, and all I can say it is utterly amazing! I got it for cheap (I mean really cheap) used via Craigslist to replace an Infinity CSW-10. I had done quite a bit of research on the subwoofer prior to purchasing, and found very little subjective reviews, so I'd like to include my own.
The Infinity was 650W RMS and around 1500W peak, while the Seismic is 1500W RMS, and 4500 peak. Granted, power ratings are just a small factor in the equation, the Seismic reaches truly earth shaking levels. At around 50-75% output, it will rattle everything in my house (and likely me neighbor's house as well). It is so incredibly musical and never ever seems stressed. Anything I throw at it sounds natural and it really adds where the Infinity was lacking.
My room is roughly 20 x 20 by a 16ft half-vaulted ceiling, or about 4100 cubic feet (see attached) with the unit placed behind the recliner. The CSW-10 would go low, but not really pressurize the room. Even after multiple locations, I never achieved excellent results like I did in my bedroom. Moving onto the Seismic 12, it is a monster, all out of a 14.5" cube.
If you get the opportunity to audition this, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Unfortunately, I was never able to listen to the SVS, Sunfire, or Def Tech Supercube I for comparison, but this unit would be hard to beat, especially for being the cheapest of the bunch.
The Infinity was 650W RMS and around 1500W peak, while the Seismic is 1500W RMS, and 4500 peak. Granted, power ratings are just a small factor in the equation, the Seismic reaches truly earth shaking levels. At around 50-75% output, it will rattle everything in my house (and likely me neighbor's house as well). It is so incredibly musical and never ever seems stressed. Anything I throw at it sounds natural and it really adds where the Infinity was lacking.
My room is roughly 20 x 20 by a 16ft half-vaulted ceiling, or about 4100 cubic feet (see attached) with the unit placed behind the recliner. The CSW-10 would go low, but not really pressurize the room. Even after multiple locations, I never achieved excellent results like I did in my bedroom. Moving onto the Seismic 12, it is a monster, all out of a 14.5" cube.
If you get the opportunity to audition this, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Unfortunately, I was never able to listen to the SVS, Sunfire, or Def Tech Supercube I for comparison, but this unit would be hard to beat, especially for being the cheapest of the bunch.