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Paradigm Signature Sub 25 or . . . ?

November 12, 2009

Editor,

I enjoyed your review of the Paradigm Signature Sub 2. Did you have an opportunity to listen to the Sub 1? How does the Sub 1 compare to the Signature Sub 25? I have ordered two Sub 25s but I am thinking of changing it to two Sub 1s. I would prefer two Sub 2s but I think they would be too large for the space.

Thanks, 

Jon Turesky

I have pondered the same question: The Sub 25 or the Sub 1? The easy answer is that you probably can’t go wrong with either model. Both incorporate Paradigm’s latest driver and amplifier technology and I’m confident that both would exceed your expectations given Paradigm’s excellent reputation and what I know about the Sub 2. However, the choice between the two is a tough one and I will take a guess to try and help you. It really comes down to multiple smaller drivers or one huge one. My gut tells me that having six motor structures (Sub 1) would lead to greater power handling and ultimately more control than a single large driver. But then I’ve been told by a speaker designer I trust that a larger driver "hooks up" with the air better than multiple smaller drivers.

I guess the answer, then, is simple: We should solicit Paradigm to build a Sub 0 with six 15" woofers! Of course, it would probably cost $20,000 and weigh about 1000 pounds, but then we wouldn’t have to make the choice! Seriously, having never heard the Sub 1, but being thoroughly impressed with the Sub 2, and just loving the form factor of a hexagonal sub, I’d likely opt for Sub 1s. But you might easily convince me otherwise. . . . Jeff Fritz


From Levinson to the Moon

November 4, 2009

To Doug Schneider,

I’ve heard so much about the Mark Levinson No. 383 integrated amp. But that was all most ten years ago. Is there any integrated since then that has equalled or surpassed it? I'm in the market for an integrated and would like a starting point.

Thanks,

Steve Sawicki

I haven’t heard the No. 383, but I can confidently say that the Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 is shockingly good. Simaudio has recently announced the new Evolution 700i that will presumably replace it. . . . Doug Schneider

 



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