will post some pics but really a laubeh ht.. as for opening ceremony i do welcome any1 who is interested but i doubt any1 would come to my kampung except anfieldude

if u r from kedah, his kampung is rite in the middle of ur state

Paradigm DSP-3400 vs SVS PC12Plus

Ok.  I have tested both sub side by side on the 14th July 2010 in my friend's house.  My opinion on both sub is base on real life listening with only one calibration done on both the Paradigm DSP-3400 vs SVS PC12Plus i.e. setting the volume level to equal loudness using SPL meter.  No room adjustment or calibration is done during the test.  For the same SPL measured, my SVS volume level is set at half way at 12 while the DSP-3400 is set at only slightly above 10. 

Listening material used:

1. Eagles Farewell Tour 1
2. Finding Nemo - Darla Taps Tank (1:18:16) & Whale Spouting (1:12:04) 20Hz
3. Kung fu Panda: Fight between Po and Tai-lung & Po escape
4. Transformers: Ironhide Sweep
5. Golden Compass  during the Polar Bear fight & Airship entering city.
6. DTS Demo DVD - Omar Hakim - Listen Up

We tested by playing above with one sub and then replay it imediately with another sub so there are a lot of sub switching during the test.

For music, both subs gave very similar performance.  Its good to hear that the Paradigm DSP-3400 is not boomy just like the SVS PC12-Plus and both produce clean and tight bass.  It really very hard to tell any difference between the 2 subs.

For movies, most of the test materials I use really push the subs to its limit and both sub can handle what we throw at it.  Most of the people present prefer the SVS more as its seems to give more kick than the Paradigm.  However the Paradigm DSP-3400 is great sub too as it can handle all the above with room shaking bass too.  It just feel that the SVS dig slightly lower(maybe) therefore giving the feeling of more punch.

Overall I highly recommend the Paradigm DSP-3400 for its price and its performance.  The one we tested cost RM3800 vs the SVS PC12+ which retail for RM5400 in Malaysia.  Without a side by side comparison, you can hardly tell any difference in performance from the 2 sub so for those budget concious people, please do check out the Paradigm DSP-3400.  You won't be disappointed.

Wow, sounds like the DSP3400 is the sub to beat in the 3K+ range.

Cool. I hv not heard the DSP3400 before, but I hv seen it in the shop. If it works for ur friend and u, thats the most important. Sound is very subjective as there are no real standards defined. I hv heard some Paradigm subs before and was not impressed, but the DSP3400 seems to be well regarded.

I think one of the reason is traditionally most of us will think a branded sub performance will never surpassed a ID sub at the same price range. In fact, base on the review, Paradigm DSP3400 looks like a very good bargain below RM 5k range. I'm interested in DSP3400 now as if I were to DIY a ported 13Av.2 single sub, I estimate at least RM 500 for cabinet and another RM 2.5k for a 1kw amp plate. Might as well get a DSP3400 and call it a day. Anyone had a chart of the freq response of DSP3400? Max SPL before major distortion kick in?

We are here to share information. Not that we worship a single brand. If you ask me, Am I happy with A7s-650? Yes. Is there any other brand I'm interested? Definitely... especially the Submersive HP... if only Mark is responsive.

paskal, the PB12-NSD and DSP-3400 belongs to the same owner?

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.

And the finding is Paradigm DSP 3400 is a better sub when compare to the SVS PC-12NSD. The SVS PC-12NSD just can’t go as low as the Paradigm DSP 3400 & also it power output is not as powerful or as loud as the Paradigm DSP 3400 even though the SVS has a more powerful amp.

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.

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

Wow... declaring war again... 

logit85 don't believe in 400W    Someone must convince him that it is indeed ULTRA powerful and that he doesn't nee kW of power.

Don't think Singapore will give better price, else I would have got my speaker from them already...

Pls convince him    I've given up 
In a sense, it is indeed true. GST is 7% as oppose to our 15% import duty and 10% sales tax Drive down and get an Ultra back. Settle with Ketam. Viola....save few hundreds buck to upgrade other things.

Btw, have you got your avr? It is very cheap there for a new unit 

Who did the internal mods for you?

Good to hear that. 2310 might be better for movies playback if compare to stock SR6003. When it comes to music, SR6003 should smoke it with ease as its sounds quite thin and flat.

Do let me know the result

Some other AVRs might have dual sub output, but they cannot correct for the two subs properly. To do this you need an AVR with XT32 like the Denon 4311 or Onkyo 3008/5008.

paskal,

Which model?

BTW: I checked the refresh rate of the C6500 plasma and its 60Hz.