IIRC, it is around RM14.5K for the normal finish. Not sure whether it comes with the 'vital' PBK kit.

If it comes with PBK kit, it is a worthy purchase and local warranty too.

Somehow, I am still very much a 'vented sub' guy. Been listening to dual sealed sub for movies, still doesn't suit my preference. For music and concert, there is no single doubt that the sealed sub is the way to go.

freq response graph for the DSP3400 are somewhat hard to get. tried searching highs and lows for it, but never found any. maybe i'm just bad at using google.

the DSP3400 retails for USD899 in the US, similar price bracket as the PC12+ which are going for USD949. the PB12-NSD retails for USD599.
at USD899, i might be calling it overpriced compared to the 16Hz PC12+. but at RM3.3k which is cheaper than even the PB12NSD, it's a bargain. after all, it was intended to compete with the PC12+, but over here we're pitting it against a lower price bracket PB12NSD.

not the same owner. not even the same test environment. but i've listened to the DSP3400 at 3 different places. first at the shop's auditon room, second at my house, and third time at the owner's house. in all 3 instances it sounds better than the PB12NSD.

kindda hard to get an owner to loan me his precious sub just to do a comparison right? the PB12NSD is in penang island, 2 hours drive from here.
and after listening to the DSP3400 at 3 different places and coming the same conclusion each time, don't think i'll be buying a PB12NSD anywhere in the near future.

46 Submersives to be exact. I'm still waiting for mine, ETA end Sep or early Oct.

paskal,
It really does not matter how u came to the conclusion why the paradigm is better as long as u r happy with ur purchase.

htkaki

My earlier shorlisted gear was the PC12+, PB12+ and PB13U. Now you have time to auditioned SB series, for movie experience, does the SB12 comes close to PB/PC12+ as both the SB and PB/PC have similar price range?

Or what about SB13 vs PB/PC13U?

The PB / PC; vented sub is built primarily for movie and SPL in mind. The SB is for quality and not SPL drag race.

IMHO, the SB is good for small and medium room with 'authority' over >40Hz region while the PB/PC is for ULF and room filling bass.

Then again, both are of different characteristic. Some prefers sealed and some prefer vented sub

Btw, how much is Sub25 down under?

Seems that Paradigm is good value in MY like what htkaki mentioned. For DSP3400 US$899 RRP over there vs RM3.3k here (3.67x). Or the Sub 25, US$4000 RRP there vs RM14.5k here (3.63x).

Paradigm must have a very efficient int'l distribution system.

Yes! It is hard to get a PB12NSD vs DSP 3400. However here is a PC12NSD vs DSP3400. I believed PC12NSD is similar to PB12NSD.

Here is the 'review' http://hornyangmoh.blogspot.com/2009/09/12-vs-14.html

Oh! Please don't shoot me............very poor peasant here.

Yeah, still exploring ways to get the most out of my room acoustics.

One thing I found, putting the sub in the rear position (near my couch) is bad. The freq curve drops off sharply at the low end.

Thanks

Not sure how much is Sub25, google it but cannot find pricing. But RRP for DSP3400 is A$1.6k (on special A$1,199) and SUB12 - RRP$3.5k (special A$2.6k)

now we have 3 people posting similar finding about the dsp3400.

excerpts from your review:


people should really look into this dsp3400 if they're looking for a new sub with around RM3k budget.

maybe the tax and shipping for the dsp3400 is lower. after all, it is smaller than the svs yet it weights roughly the same (29.5kg)

Pray tell where can one buy the dsp3400 for RM3.3K?
Can pm me the place if it's not proper to disclose that here.

look forward to see your FR chart.

below is my PB12-NSD chart

been reading the forums for quite a while now (check my date of registration) and there's been more than a couple of times where forumers share the contact information for C.T. Seong, kevin the tv seller, addresses for tv shop in ampang and etc etc. if should it's against policy then by all means it's been happening more than one time.

[edited: pm me if you want contact info]

i'm not in any way associated to the shop. i'm not being paid to give good reviews for it.
but i do think people should know about it as it's in my honest opinion the sub to beat at around RM3k

i'm gonna let it run-in for a few weeks first before taking any measurement. the driver must be loosen up first.

This post has been edited by paskal: Sep 4 2010, 06:32 PM

So boss, you want to sell my SB13? Now itchy but no moolah for 2 sub25.

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Added on August 27, 2010, 7:52 pmPricing does not work in this manner in Bolehland coz it's Malaysia Boleh!. So Apa pun boleh!
Hence, we can't form our expectation on local pricing based on prices from overseas.

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Added on August 27, 2010, 7:54 pmGo to Asia Sound Equipment, Amcorp Mall.

This post has been edited by ronaldjoe: Aug 27 2010, 07:54 PM

Can start with 1 first, then add second later

But boss you are the one who poisoned me with your dual subs setting

Wow.. 3.3k o.0" i wonder if locally can nego tis low. i might bite the bullet soon

This post has been edited by dlyz: Aug 27 2010, 09:25 PM

LOL.... good idea. It will only takes him 3-4 months to get the second unit.

Will be doing EQ1 tomorrow. This time, 1 input, 2 outputs (2X 13-Ultra)

Looking forward to your review.