Paradigm PW-2200

glemay
glemay Posts: 574
edited November 2003 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I can get a Paradigm PW-2200 for about $1100 with taxes. (Canadian dollars) What do you guys think? Go for it?
Main System:
Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

Second System:
Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited October 2003
    That is a decent deal for the PW2200 but it is a lot of money. Have you considered DIY? You could build a sub that would outperform it for half the money. If it interests you, check out Ron-P's Driftwood theater and his Tempest in the system showcase.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    I don't really feel like a DIY, but it could be an option. You never know.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited October 2003
    Glemay, I think you can probably find a better deal. Have you heard the pw2100 or 2200 yet?
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    No I havn't heard it yet but will soon.

    Where do you think I can get a better deal?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    Excellent subwoofer. Recently upgraded amp. Highly recommended.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    Doc,

    What do you think about the new PW-2100 and the PS-1200 or the PS-1000?

    Gerald Lemay
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    Stick with the 2200. Just my $0.02.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    Do you think the PS-1200 you be any where close to the PW-2200? Would the PW-2100 be better than the PS-1200?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    Paradigm makes good subs, and I'm sure the lesser models will perform OK.

    The 2200 has always been a strong performer and has proven itself under Tom Nousaines rigorous testing regiment and it was recently improved with more power, so it's my recommendation out of all you listed.

    Certainly give a listen to the other models though - can't hurt to compare and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised by the new lower models.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    I just sold my Sound Dynamics THS-3000 for $250 CDN. Did I do O.K.?http://www.helloav.com/speakers/sound_dynamics/ths3000.html

    It retailed for $600 when it first came out. Don't know if it is $600 CDN or US.

    Thanks
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    So... How did I do? :confused:
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited October 2003
    I have no idea?? I don't know anything about that sub. All I know is you will **** when you hear/own the 2200.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited October 2003
    Let's hope so:)
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    I think I might have screwed up by selling my Sound Dynamics THS-3000. I just found out that when it came out in 1997 it sold for $600 USD. And I sold it for $250 CDN. :(

    I still might have done O.K. since it was 7 years old... right? Here is a link to the sub's specs.

    http://www.helloav.com/speakers/sound_dynamics/ths3000.html

    I need to be comforted.:(

    Did I do O.K. in the long run?:confused:

    Gerald Lemay
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2003
    I would say that you did fine. That MRSP is likely inflated and I have personally never heard of the company. You wont regret it when you hear the Paradigm subs, and have that extra $250 CDN.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    Hope so! Sound Dynamics is a division or Mirage Loudspeakers and Energy Loudspeakers. Just to let you know.

    Thanks
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2003
    Are you sure? API in Toronto owns Mirage, Energy and Athena but there is no mention of Sound Dynamics.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    gatemplin,

    I might be wrong but go to the link and you will understand what I mean.[URL]http://[/URL] The guys that make Mirage and Energy also made Sound Dynamics, which are now discontinued.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    The link didn't work so here it is again. http://www.teleconsystems.com/Sound_Dynamics/default.htm
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    The 2200 will wipe up the floor with that previous sub. You've got nothing to worry about. Get the 2200.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    I'm a little confused about placement. In the Polk manuel, it says to place the sub in the corner with the driver facing the wall. I called up my local dealer and he told me that I would place the PW-2200 so that the driver was facing towards me. Is this correct?

    Note: I do note own the PW-2200... yet;)
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2003
    Yeah, the driver facing out. Also, I wouldn't put the giant port too close to a wall either. At least a foot away. It is a powerful sub and that port moves a lot of air. If placed too close to the wall it will cause the drywall to shake. I know because it was like this at the dealer I went to.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    Why would Polk tell me to face it towards the wall then?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2003
    If you are referring to figure 1 in the manual, it is not saying face it towards the wall. It is trying to say 'if' you face it towards the wall, give it at least 6" of clearance.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    Well it is still facing the wall isn't it?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2003
    Yes, but the diagram is explained in the sub placement section where it says that it can be placed in any position except amp side down.
    Graham
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    O.K. I guess it makes sense.
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited November 2003
    glemay.
    I have a pair of these beasts in my HT set-up. All I can say is WOW. You will not be dissapointed with the addition of the PW-2200. It rocks.
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  • glemay
    glemay Posts: 574
    edited November 2003
    You have 2 Paradigm PW-2200? How big is your room? What does your system consist of?
    Main System:
    Denon AVR-2805, Polk Audio RTi70's, Polk Audio CSi40, Polk Audio FXi50, Paradigm PW-2200 v.2, Toshiba 42XV545U HDTV

    Second System:
    Denon AVR-1705, Polk Audio R40, Polk Audio CS245i, Polk Audio R15, Paradigm PS-1200a
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited November 2003
    Room dimensions are 16X20. I have an older sony receiver, v444es. The rest of the speakers are Polks. RT2000P mains. cs400i center, rt35 surrounds and cs245 for the rear center. Also have an older dcm subwoofer, (150 watts w/2-12 inch woofers) That does the bass duties for the rear. I used to have the Paradigms stacked in one corner, but ended up putting them on each side of the mains. Been too busy lately to check the difference in spl with the two set-ups. But it does look nicer with this set-up. If you have anymore questions abot the 2200's, just let me know.
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