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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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m-db
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This is for Home Theater? 

Paradigm SW1000's, JL Audio F 112's?  One "sounded far better," where? Your room or mine? That Paradigm margin is quite attractive, eh? 

After first hand experience with the F series and Paradigm, I wouldn't choose either. Not for their lack of quality performance but for their stunningly limited low frequency processing design.

I'd suggest auditioning a dealers JLAudio F series at home with your current sub. They both have XLR in/out. Check first but I believe you could use either's processing to run both. and make an informed processing decision yourself.
Their subwoofers, they don't need to match. 

In the end JL's CR-1 crossover may be your best investment.

@james633 Does JL use silicone calking over their boards?   
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m-db
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Sorry. In hindsight (actually more a senior moment) I read your concerns as more musical rather than for home theater. My personal taste for HT low frequency reinforcement are quite different than for music.
Crawl tested location of a single sub is sufficient for my HT taste.

In our short time comparing a JL Audio F 113 with D.R.O. it’s performance did improve using the early Velodyne Room Optimization and was every bit as potent as the larger DD-18 easily translating to HT use.

If your confident of your Anthem processing JL Audio’s E Series is a more economical choice in the JL line that will preform well beyond its size.
I believe you can drive the E110/112 using low level RCA, post EQ from your Paradigm controlling both units.

After more than twelve years I too am considering upgrading my digital front end: 2011 Mac Mini WiFi -> Squeezebox COAX -> Metrum NOS Mini DAC.
Considering a new Mac Mini, Benchmark 3B or the Innuos Zen Mini MkIII?
Totally baffled...

Enjoy
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m-db
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@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?

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