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Paradigm or JL subwoofer

I am making changes to my 5.1.4 system. I use it for home theater and listening to music.
I have a Paradigm SW 1000 Prestige sub. It was suggested to me that if I am upgrading my system I should have two subs. I listened to two JL Fathom f112v2 subs. The sound was great. They would cost probably $9000. As I already have the Paradigm SW1000 sub, I am thinking of just adding another one for $3000 and saving $6000 that I could use for better electronics such as a Lumin T2 streamer. Would two Paradigm 12 inch subs be a major drop-off in sound quality compared to the JL's. Thanks

galleybob
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Hi Bob,

07-06-2021 8:40pm

I am looking into a crossover for my subs as well

I might be missing the idea of what you are trying to accomplish but, you seem to be confused about crossovers. You do not need a crossover for your subs. The crossover I believe you think you might need is already built into your receiver. The next paragraph is copied from page 19 of the Anthem 1120 users manual.

3.2 BASS MANAGEMENT

In this menu, information about your speakers is used so that bass does not become distorted. If using Anthem Room Correction, these items will be set during measurement, so you may skip this menu.

If your subwoofer has a crossover, it should be bypassed – set its frequency control to the highest frequency.

The bass manager is a crossover that divides audio in two frequency bands suitable for subwoofer/satellite speaker systems. The result is a lower bass level for satellite speakers, and no midrange/treble going to the subwoofer.

I hope this helps.

galleybob OP
155 posts
 
Thanks for that information. I have zero tech knowledge of what I actually need so I really appreciate your post. If the 1120 is set with the crossover then no need for one. Thanks
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audiotroy
3,588 posts
 
gallery the sw 1000 is fantastic give us a call we can send you a demo that we have
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m-db
930 posts
 
@m-db The paradigm margin is LESS than the JL Audio. I have seen the price books. Don’t be ignorant.
contuzzi
I think you may have misunderstood what I wrote.
[ E Series is a more economical choice in the JL line ]
In other words, the E series is less expensive than the F series that the original poster was considering.

I don’t have a clue what their retail margins are. Exactly, how much are they?

"the best room correction available on any sub."
Cool! What are all the Room Correction parameters and can they all be remotely controlled?
How many EQ memory presets are there?

M
galleybob OP
155 posts
 
@audiotroy I appreciate the offer. I already have one SW1000 and will be purchasing the second one from a local dealer. Thank you
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