Paradigm S6v3/Revel F52/PSB Synchrony One

[Beatmatcher247]

When did you order them?

 

[Docks]

Another thing to keep in mind is that the paradigm sig series measured here is only V1, the current ver is V3 - The be tweeters clean up that freq dip and the drivers are improved to reduce the distortion from the V1.
I also assume the F52 measurements would be cleaner than the F12 due to increased power handling.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

When did you order them?

I think he said he had placed the order with KEF 2 months ago it seems.

KEF may just be extremely slow.

 

[Ironman129]

+1 For the Paradigms, they are more accurate, better a cabinet (looks and resonance), less thd and have the fantastic Be tweeter.

I was wondering if I could get more info about this. I'll admit that I don't understand a lot of measurement discussion, it's gone over my head, but if it's true that the digms are built better and are more accurate, then that will help with my decision. In one of the reviews I've read the reviewer had the S8v1 and then reviewed the S6v3 had noted a significant improvement in the sound between the two. So with the measurements discussed of the S8v1 I would assume that atleast according to that reviewer, the S6v3 would be better.

I know I got to audition both. I haven't found a dealer close to me that sells both, so not only can i not do A/B comparison, I have to try and remember what the other ones sounded like and hope that electronics didn't play a part in sounding better. It seems like both are well respected speakers though, and I probably can't go wrong with either. This is my first set-up and one i hope to last for years if not decades. Thanks again for the help.

 

[PENG]

I was wondering if I could get more info about this. I'll admit that I don't understand a lot of measurement discussion, it's gone over my head, but if it's true that the digms are built better and are more accurate, then that will help with my decision. In one of the reviews I've read the reviewer had the S8v1 and then reviewed the S6v3 had noted a significant improvement in the sound between the two. So with the measurements discussed of the S8v1 I would assume that atleast according to that reviewer, the S6v3 would be better.

I know I got to audition both. I haven't found a dealer close to me that sells both, so not only can i not do A/B comparison, I have to try and remember what the other ones sounded like and hope that electronics didn't play a part in sounding better. It seems like both are well respected speakers though, and I probably can't go wrong with either. This is my first set-up and one i hope to last for years if not decades. Thanks again for the help.

Fyi I was in the similar boat trying to choose between the Syn One, S6 but I also considered the KEF and B&W 803 or even 804D. I decided not spend the extra money on the KEF and B&W after auditioning the Studio 60 V5 and reading the same review you mentioned because I found the Studio 60 sound as good as the S8 V1 (not reliable as it is by memory) and probably a little better than my Veritas, so I think it is a same assumption that the S6 V3 should satisfy me. I would not dare make such assumption with brands that I am not familiar with though.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Paradigm seems a great fit for PENG, Docks, ParadigmDawg, Warpdrv, and many others. Other people like GranteedEV, InTheIndustry, 3dB, Beatmatcher, DenPureSound, and myself where not as impressed.

You could say the same with any speaker.

As far as accuracy goes, both the S8 & Sync are very accurate and I would consider them a toss up.

I prefer the sound of Revel, JBL, Infinity, KEF, while DenPureSound does not prefer the sound of Infinity; he prefers KEF.

The new KEF R900 is being released in 1 or 2 months & retails $5K/PR - street price will be lower.

You might want to also wait for the KEF R900 like DenPureSound is.

 

[PENG]

Paradigm seems a great fit for PENG, Docks, ParadigmDawg, Warpdrv, and many others. Other people like GranteedEV, InTheIndustry, 3dB, Beatmatcher, DenPureSound, and myself where not as impressed.

You could say the same with any speaker.

As far as accuracy goes, both the S8 & Sync are very accurate and I would consider them a toss up.

I prefer the sound of Revel, JBL, Infinity, KEF, while DenPureSound does not prefer the sound of Infinity; he prefers KEF.

The new KEF R900 is being released in 1 or 2 months & retails $5K/PR - street price will be lower.

You might want to also wait for the KEF R900 like DenPureSound is.

Just minor correction, I also prefer KEF but cannot afford them even after telling myself repeatedly we only live once. I may even end up with the Synchrony if I cannot get a decent deall on the Digms by Christmas. As you said they are a toss up, but the Digms are made in Canada and that gives them a slight edge. I may prefer Ravel too but I have no opportunity to hear them and they do look ............(wouldn't call them ugly like Grant might have though).

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Just minor correction, I also prefer KEF but cannot afford them even after telling myself repeatedly we only live once. I may even end up with the
Synchrony if I cannot get a decent deall on the Digms by Christmas. As you said they are a toss up, but the Digms are made in Canada and that gives them a slight edge. I may prefer Ravel too but I have no opportunity to hear them and they do look ............(wouldn't call them ugly like Grant might have though).

I agree that the F52 does not look as good as the others.

Besides, since you and DenPureSound already own Infinity speakers, I think it's a better idea to get something different.

If the Paradigm S6 are made in Canada, I also think that is an advantage for those who love their sound quality. IOW if I love Paradigm & PSB equally, then I would go for aesthetics next. If that is also equal, then I would pick the Paradigm since they are made in Canada & the PSB are made in China.

It will be interesting to see how the new KEF R900 compete with the S6 & Sync1.

 

[PENG]

It will be interesting to see how the new KEF R900 compete with the S6 & Sync1.

Having seen the REF's it is no longer possible for me to like the the 900's.: And I guess you may not be surprised why I like the look of the Ref 200 series so much.

Now I know the difference between an audiophile and an AVphile.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Having seen the REF's it is no longer possible for me to like the the 900's.: And I guess you may not be surprised why I like the look of the Ref 200 series so much.

Now I know the difference between an audiophile and an AVphile.

I really do love the KEF Reference 201/2 in every way - the sexy looks and the sound.

Even my 9 yr old daughter thinks the 201/2 are the best looking speakers of the group in my room.

Yeah, AVphile. my projector now costs like $1500-$1800 on amazon. I don't see myself spending more than $3K on video.

 

[3db]

I was wondering if I could get more info about this. I'll admit that I don't understand a lot of measurement discussion, it's gone over my head, but if it's true that the digms are built better and are more accurate, then that will help with my decision. In one of the reviews I've read the reviewer had the S8v1 and then reviewed the S6v3 had noted a significant improvement in the sound between the two. So with the measurements discussed of the S8v1 I would assume that atleast according to that reviewer, the S6v3 would be better.

I know I got to audition both. I haven't found a dealer close to me that sells both, so not only can i not do A/B comparison, I have to try and remember what the other ones sounded like and hope that electronics didn't play a part in sounding better. It seems like both are well respected speakers though, and I probably can't go wrong with either. This is my first set-up and one i hope to last for years if not decades. Thanks again for the help.

What Docks said about the S6 having a better cabinet, being more accurate is simply not true than the PSB's are simply not true. The distortion grpahs show some coloration at the mids and upper mids where human hearing is at its most criticla where the PSB maintained their distortion in the bass area where it is not as critical. There a re trade offs with both designs. You simply have to choose one that best fits your hearing.

 

[Beatmatcher247]

Pick whichever ones reproduce guitar solos well enough to make your nipples hard.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Pick whichever ones reproduce guitar solos well enough to make your nipples hard.

You animal!