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Review 3 of 39
Price Paid:
$350.00
from Ovation Summary:
I bought this Paradigm sub after shopping around for a good period of time. Despite its lack of a sub output to add a second sub, and the relatively modest connections and bells and whistles on the rear panel, I was won over by its depth, musicality, and sound quality. I knew I was buying possibly the best sub for the price, but I had no idea just how good it would be matched with my system. This sub has literally made my entire system sound better, its musicality blending perfectly with my mixed bag of other speakers. Its power terrifies me, as I can almost knock stuff off the walls at mere half power. I've never been over 60% on the gain, and I'm afraid to even try it! Movie soundtracks sound great and hit hard, and the sub never chokes, even with the most abusive bass sounds. Music sounds great. The sub brings out the more subtle parts of bass guitar that I had missed with my earlier sub, and even with my Boston subs in my car, which used to be my real reference system. I would recommend this sub to anyone looking for the best quality bang for the buck. I'm nothing less than totally happy with this purchase, and I can't imagine replacing this sub. I spent $200 on my first Sony sub, and $350 on this one, and the $150 has made all the difference in the world. Honestly, this sub is so much better that it could sell for hundreds more. Strengths:
-Deep, smooth bass
-Excellent musicality
-Disappears from the soundstage, blending with the main speakers well
-Plastic feet make it easy to slide around for placement.
-Terrifyingly powerful
-Classy look, but kind of plain
I'm rating it two 5/5s because at this level of audio, it's the best I've heard. Weaknesses:
-No-nonsense design with no removable grille, no phase control, no sub output, speaker clips instead of 5-way posts.
-Kind of plain looking (I have the black model, not one of the nicer veneers) Similar Products Used:
Sony 12" Sub (SAWM-40 or something like that.)
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