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After a serious upgrade, I am selling my Paradigm Signature SUB 1 in rosewood finish. If you’re looking to add serious low-end capability to your system without another plain black box, this is worth a look.The SUB 1 combines six 8-inch drivers with 1,700 watts RMS amplification and 3,400 w...
The age matters: this is a 2010-era flagship design rather than a current-generation subwoofer, but it remains a serious performer. At A$2,000, though, the listing is clearly ambitious against the 36 comparable listings: it sits well above the A$1,311 75th percentile and far beyond the A$452 median.
The appeal is real. Six opposing 8-inch drivers, a sealed cabinet, substantial 1,700-watt RMS amplification, DSP, and PBK room correction give the Sub 1 exceptional output, control, and compactness for its class. It can deliver deep, clean bass without the usual single-driver strain, and its build and finish have aged well. At this money, insist on a full demonstration, quiet amplifier operation, working DSP/PBK hardware, microphone and accessories, and immaculate condition; otherwise, the price needs a substantial correction to become compelling.
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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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