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Paradigm Seismic 110 Subwoofer (Active / Powered) The Alpha Dog of Compact Industrial Design Subwoofers. This sub is fast and brutal. Don't let the size fool you. It'll outdo a lot of subs that have a larger footprint. Perfect in a home theatre setting or for use in a 2 channel system if you need more grunt. Very regretful sale but I need to move this on due to change in circumstances. Full specs: https://www.paradigm.com/en/sealed/seismic-110 RRP: $3699 (link) Note: This is pick-up only as I don't have the original packaging to facilitate shipping safely. Condition: Excellent Payment Met
The Paradigm SUB 2 is a solid, no-frills powered subwoofer from the early 2000s, known for punchy bass in modest home theater setups but unremarkable by today's standards—think tight low-end without the refinement of modern DSP-loaded units.
At AUD$2,400, this asking price looks wildly ambitious against a typical used market median of AUD$484 (25th-75th percentile: AUD$449-AUD$710 from recent comps); even factoring age and condition unknowns, it's triple the norm for functional examples, suggesting a pristine or restored unit at best—walk unless heavily negotiable. Buyers should verify the driver's condition (check for surround tears or voice coil rub, common failures after 20+ years), test for amp buzz or distortion at volume, and confirm essentials like the original power cord and any grilles are included.
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Paradigm Electronics was founded in 1982 in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, by Scott Bagby, a pioneering loudspeaker designer, and Jerry VanderMarel, a consumer electronics veteran. With input from Jerry's brother Bill, they revolutionized speaker design by integrating scientific acoustics research from the National Research Council of Canada and rigorous listening tests. From humble beginnings, Paradigm rapidly expanded, opening its Paradigm Advanced Research Center in 1993 and earning early accolades like the 1990 Best Price/Value Award, cementing its innovative heritage.
The brand focuses primarily on high-performance loudspeakers, including iconic models like the Atom and Monitor series, alongside premium lines such as Signature. Paradigm controls its entire production process in a massive 225,000-square-foot facility outside Toronto, manufacturing drivers, cabinets, and components in-house for unmatched precision. While best known for freestanding and architectural speakers, it has ventured into electronics through sister brands like Anthem, emphasizing value-driven hi-fi without straying into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Paradigm holds a strong mid-to-high-end position in the global market, renowned for delivering audiophile-grade sound at accessible prices. A bestseller across six continents, it commands significant shares in freestanding (No. 6) and architectural speakers among top integrators. Repurchased by founder Scott Bagby in 2019, Paradigm upholds its commitment to the "Paradigm Sound"—transparent, dynamic audio that punches above its weight, appealing to discerning buyers seeking Canadian craftsmanship over boutique exclusivity.
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