This is a long post. But here goes.....
To start with; this is my current setup:
FRONTS: Paradigm Studio 100 v3 [44-22kHz +/-2dB @ 91dB]
CENTER: Paradigm Studio CC570 v3 [60-22kHz +/-2dB @ 91dB]
SURROUNDS: Paradigm Studio ADP470 v3 [90-22kHz +/-2dB @ 91dB]
SUB: Paradigm PW-2100 (ported)
1) I feel my current sub is somewhat lacking. It is okay for movies. But when I listen to CD's it sounds awful. Too boomy. Not very clean. I guess this is what people mean when they say the sub is either suited for movie only or music and movie. Currently, I prefer to set my fronts to large and listening to my CD's in 2 channel stereo. Then the bass has more punch. Sounds more natural.
2) For starters what are the advantages/disadvantages between a sealed and a ported sub? Or should I not consider this when buying a subwoofer?
3) Is there a ration between sub and speaker cost that one typically uses when trying to find a sub?
4) One possibility is going up to the Paradigm Servo-15. Is going to a 15" sub too big when compared to the 6" woofers on the Paradigm towers? Or is that not a concern?
5) I am staying away from HSU and SVS for now. I do not like mail order. I prefer to listen before I buy. That leaves my only other choice with Velodyne. [If I can find a place that sells them. Future Shop only sells the low end Velodyne’s.] Would the Velodyne DD-15 be the closest match to the Servo-15? What do people think about the DD-15? I noticed that it comes will all these DSPs (Jazz, Pop, etc). Do you have to use them? I personally think it's a gimmick and prefer not to have them.
6) Just found out that I could get a JL Audio S13 for $5000. Apparently it's a really good sub.
But a little expensive. Hmm, I must have heard him wrong. I can't find an S13 on the JL webpage.
7) Okay, this new sub will also have to be able to integrate with my other towers: Klipsch RF-35 (37-20kHz +/-3dB @ 98dB/2.83V/m, 8ohm) and Yamaha NS-8X (35-50kHz @ 92dB/2.83V/m, 6ohm). Does anyone see a problem with that? Or would the PW-2100 be a better match for any of these?
8) Last, I am still having a hard time with the cross-over setting. Since the ADP470 only go down to 90, should I set to x-over to 100Hz? Does it matter? Will I damage the speakers if I send it lower frequencies than it's rated at? PS: Sometimes I listen to 7 channel stereo. So, the surrounds don't just get used for movies. I'd prefer to use 80Hz.
PS: What is with the new ADP590's frequency response of 85-10kHz. I guess they don't require to reproduce the highs anymore.
Thanks a lot. Hope to hear from you soon.
