What sub, SVS vs Paradigm - Page 2

Originally Posted by TL2009

Had a listen to a Monitor Sub 12 on the weekend. Nice tight little sub. Comparible to a DSP-3100 (10" ported) for loudness, but much more accurate, goes lower and it's not as boomy. Explosions had a good rumble feeling although not leg shaking. Bullets hitting the tarmack felt like someone was poking you. Listening to music, it's certainly not a one note sub. Didn't have access to a SVS sub but compared it to a klipsch SW112B (12" ported). I know it's no SVS PB12... Anyways it moved more air but didn't have near the depth and detail. I think you'd trully have to compare a SVS SB12 to a Monitor Sub 12.

The Sub 12 generates the kind of bass you'd appreciate more and more over time, rather than becoming bored with the one note boom many subs give you. You shouldn't have any regrets, although the SVS SB12 is probably a comparable sub the SVS PB12 is a totally different animal. I think you made a good choice.

Originally Posted by CCGDG

Plasma_fan, I've had a similar situation with my new Sub 12. I'm no professional, but this is my experience. I auditioned the 8, 10, both of which I found very impressive for small sealed subs. I went with the 12 for added output, on a bit of a whim without listening.

In my room, I must say that I was immediately unimpressed with my purchase. I don't have a PBK, but I tested with sweep and constant tones 15hz-125hz. Out of the box, this is the most "finnicky" sub I've ever had in terms of calibration and placement. Once dialed in and placed, it finally started to come together.

After even a few hours of break-in, messing around with settings and placement, I've changed my mind completely. This sub is killer! While it may be partly "psycho-aural" or whatever, I really like this subwoofer. I'm considering a PBK just to run numbers on it, because I too noticed that tones 25Hz and below (although inaudible REALLY deep) are hitting with a palpable authority not noticed on day one. I imagine the PBK will really help in getting the Sub 12 set up.

Conclusion: The Sub 12 is like a new girlfriend who's personality you really like, she's in shape and looks good, but doesn't show her true colors until you spend a lot of time with her and you suddenly fall in love.

This sub needs some TLC and time before final judgement, which I expect may result in some less than stellar upcoming reviews. Afterall, it is a "compact," sealed cabinet, so you won't get the instant gratification like you do from larger ported subs. It does, however, perform very accurately and MUCH deeper than I ever expected after getting proper settings dailed in. To all of those in search of similar subs, especially internet direct guys, give this series a shot. Even after all of the post production mark ups, I'm pretty confident the Sub 12 rivals anything out there in its price range.