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Pro Audio Technology speakers

A local installer is strongly suggesting Pro Audio Technology speakers, subs, and amps. I am not very familiar with the brand, and have been unable to find much information online (which in and of itself is a bit troubling, although that's a terribly difficult name to search for, as you get lots of "pro audio" hits).

The system will be used 50/50 for movies and music. The LCR recommendation is SCR-12sm and there are corresponding side, rear, and Atmos speakers (all in wall/ceiling). From looking at the specs on their website, the THD of the amp doesn't seem in line with other options I've looked at, and the subs (LFC-15sm) don't seem especially impressive, claiming response only down to 20Hz. But I realize specs aren't everything.

Does anyone have feedback to offer? I had been looking at brands such as Paradigm Persona, Totem, B&W, etc. If this is a system I should seriously consider, I will find a way to demo it, but that won't be convenient, so I'd like to learn as much as I can right now.
txavguy

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txavguy OP
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Thank you both for your thoughts.

The SCR-2215sm does indeed look like a beast! I am aware of the Hales pedigree, which makes me feel somewhat better. I will look into JTR, too. re: the sub response, units like the SVS PB16 Ultra claim response +/- 3 dB down to 13 Hz...supposedly that very low response is an important part of the "feel" of the sub.

Russ, fair point. This forum has already provided me such excellent info on other topics that I wanted to get any input from the folks here. I find the quality of discussion to be a bit better than elsewhere. But I will look for other places to post as well.
txavguy OP
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@audiotroy -- yeah, from what I've been reading, I'm pretty sure this would be a great theater system, although I'm not sure how I feel about the tight coupling of the speakers with their DSP amps and the bi/tri/quad-amping. I'm less certain how suitable the system will be for music only applications. Any thoughts on that? I would not say I'm a super-critical listener, but I do want to make sure music sounds great.
txavguy OP
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@phusis Incredibly helpful and interesting info -- thanks. As I've been learning more, it has become even more apparent that system tuning and configuration is very important, and raw specs are not sufficient to understand a system's overall character.

As @arcticdeth said, I really need to find a way to listen to these. Interesting, several systems that have been recommended to me seem to come with concerns about brightness/harsh treble.
txavguy OP
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@phusis I really appreciate your thoughts, and your description makes a lot of sense. The description in your second to last paragraph ("Direct radiating...") aligns with what I've heard about the Paradigm Personas. I am excited to hear some of these speakers for myself and to draw my own conclusions.
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