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NewfZX7 · 2009-02-17, 07:51 PM

I have been thinking of getting an SVS PB10-NSD, read lots of good comments about it. Now I have an opportunity to get a Paradigm DSP 3400 for the same price. The Paradigm is a much bigger sub (14" driver) and the specs seem pretty good, but I haven't found much feedback from owners of this sub. Ideally I would like to audition them both but that is impossible. Anyone familiar with either or both of these subs?

edit: I should add, my room size is 17'x13'x7' . I currently have a older Paradigm PDR-8.

rick240 · 2009-02-19, 01:48 PM

I have the DSP-3100 and it is a great sub.

When I was choosing it was between the 3100 and the PB10 and I could get the 3100 about $125 cheaper.

I can only imagine what the 3400 would be like

eljay · 2009-02-19, 03:10 PM

Before moving up to a PB12-NSD, I had a PB10-NSD. It was an excellent subwoofer. (See my thoughts on it here.)

That being said, if you can get the larger and more powerful DSP-3400 for the same money, go for it, especially if you enjoy effortless LFE.

Either way, you'll never look at your PDR-8 the same way again (so to speak).

NewfZX7 · 2009-02-19, 08:17 PM

Well I missed the opportunity to get the 3400, it was gone when I went to go get it today. Wacky Wheatleys are closing up here in NL and they had one 3400 for $620. I was going to try and get it for even lower.. oh well I'll have to save up for a PB12-NSD or maybe an 20-39PCi Cylinder.

the hawk · 2009-03-15, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eljay

That being said, if you can get the larger and more powerful DSP-3400

It's not more powerful....the SVS is. The 900 watt rating of the DSP is misleading at best since that's a dynamic figure....a useless spec. It's rated for 300 watts rms.....25 less than the SVS. But it's a moot point....he got the better sub anyway..

eljay · 2009-03-15, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by the hawk

It's not more powerful....the SVS is.

We're both mistaken: The PB10-NSD and the DSP-3400 are both rated at 300 watts RMS.

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The 900 watt rating of the DSP is misleading at best since that's a dynamic figure...

I realize that. I must have either seen a different RMS rating for the DSP-3400 or misremembered the rating of the PB10-NSD at the time I made the "more powerful" comment.

With its 14" driver, however, I suspect the DSP is capable of more slam than the PB10.

the hawk · 2009-03-15, 03:24 PM

Sorry....for some reason I thought he bought the 12"

The DSP could potentially have more output, however I wouldn't assume that just because it has a 14" sub. I've heard more than my fair share of subs and speakers with smaller drivers absolutely embarrass those with larger drivers.

NewfZX7 · 2009-03-15, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by the hawk

Sorry....for some reason I thought he bought the 12"

The DSP could potentially have more output, however I wouldn't assume that just because it has a 14" sub. I've heard more than my fair share of subs and speakers with smaller drivers absolutely embarrass those with larger drivers.

I did go with a 12", a PC12-NSD. You probably saw my other thread saying I ordered it.

Glad I did too, I was in the AVS forums today reading a thread called "Kung Fu Panda... lets you know your sub sucks" so I dug out the kids DVD copy and played the "skidoosh" scene at the end, it made my PDR-8 cry for mercy. Waiting impatiently for the new sub to arrive!

Uber12 · 2009-03-15, 07:35 PM

I got the PB12-NSD a couple of months ago and the skidoosh scene is very impressive. There's nothing like that moment when your sub makes your buttocks quiver to make you appreciate yuour purchase.

Blue11 · 2009-03-16, 01:35 PM

just chiming in on the "skidoosh" scene....it's great to see I'm not the only one out there who knows the scene somewhat vividly....and i don't even have kids...yet.

2009-02-17, 07:51 PM	#1
NewfZX7 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paradise, NL Posts: 32	Paradigm DSP 3400 or SVS PB10-NSD I have been thinking of getting an SVS PB10-NSD, read lots of good comments about it. Now I have an opportunity to get a Paradigm DSP 3400 for the same price. The Paradigm is a much bigger sub (14" driver) and the specs seem pretty good, but I haven't found much feedback from owners of this sub. Ideally I would like to audition them both but that is impossible. Anyone familiar with either or both of these subs? edit: I should add, my room size is 17'x13'x7' . I currently have a older Paradigm PDR-8. Last edited by NewfZX7; 2009-02-17 at 09:43 PM.

2009-02-19, 03:10 PM	#3
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,344	Before moving up to a PB12-NSD, I had a PB10-NSD. It was an excellent subwoofer. (See my thoughts on it here.) That being said, if you can get the larger and more powerful DSP-3400 for the same money, go for it, especially if you enjoy effortless LFE. Either way, you'll never look at your PDR-8 the same way again (so to speak). __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2009-03-15, 03:24 PM	#7
the hawk Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga Posts: 388	Sorry....for some reason I thought he bought the 12" The DSP could potentially have more output, however I wouldn't assume that just because it has a 14" sub. I've heard more than my fair share of subs and speakers with smaller drivers absolutely embarrass those with larger drivers. __________________ Sony KDL-60EX500, Onkyo TX-SR806, Oppo BDP-83, PS3, XBOX 360 w/HD-DVD, Energy Veritas 1.8, AC300 & RVSS, SVS PB13-Ultra

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2009-02-19, 01:48 PM	#2
rick240 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 24	I have the DSP-3100 and it is a great sub. When I was choosing it was between the 3100 and the PB10 and I could get the 3100 about $125 cheaper. I can only imagine what the 3400 would be like

2009-02-19, 08:17 PM	#4
NewfZX7 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paradise, NL Posts: 32	Well I missed the opportunity to get the 3400, it was gone when I went to go get it today. Wacky Wheatleys are closing up here in NL and they had one 3400 for $620. I was going to try and get it for even lower.. oh well I'll have to save up for a PB12-NSD or maybe an 20-39PCi Cylinder.

2009-03-15, 07:35 PM	#9
Uber12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 226	I got the PB12-NSD a couple of months ago and the skidoosh scene is very impressive. There's nothing like that moment when your sub makes your buttocks quiver to make you appreciate yuour purchase.

2009-03-16, 01:35 PM	#10
Blue11 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 116	just chiming in on the "skidoosh" scene....it's great to see I'm not the only one out there who knows the scene somewhat vividly....and i don't even have kids...yet.