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After what seems like a hundred hours or more of reading.  I think I am at the end of my search for subs.  If anyone has listened to any of these subs, I would greatly appreciate your review on them.  After all this research I have narrowed it down to 3 subs, I dont really care about any other subs, probably due to this 2 months of research. Exhaustion has set in and a choice needs to be made.  I have only had the chance to listen to a few, best buy being my source for listening. I did listen to Martin,  rel,  svs sb 2000 and sb 4000. Rel and Martin's under 1k, did not give me toe tapping. Both svs's did. (I will be selling both my vanderstien 2wq, i havent listened to them in yrs and just want new toys)  Other than BB, I have to travel quite far for hi end.  I listen to 60/40 music/HT.  My room is 8'x14'x24'.  Front spkrs are totem winds. I will be purchasing one in February and a second with 6 months.  In order these are my choices.
1.  Svs sb 3000. 
2.  Rymthik f12se.  
3.  Paradigm defiance x12

I've read alot on svs and rymthik, can't find much on x12.  Worried about rymthik only having 370 amp, yes I know it's servo. But svs is 800/2500. Quite a difference.  I thought about 15 inch sub, but the weight is crazy.  Ported is also heavy and possibly not up to my standards for tight music.  So I guess my question is,  who has listened to these 3 subs and what is your experience and evaluation of these subs. Details are appreciated.  Thanks, Pete
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big_greg
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I don't own any of those subs, but I have a Rythmik F15, not the F15HP (and also a pair of F25s) and two SVS SB13 Ultras.  The F15 is not that big or heavy.  I have mine in my office system.

No experience with the Paradigm subs, I've never heard one.  They make great speakers and the inclusion of ARC in the Paradigm subs is interesting.  I tend to think of internet direct as being a better value in most cases than buying through a dealer network, but I could be wrong.  I'd be a little concerned that you can't find much info about the Paradigm subs especially if you can't audition one first.

I would also suggest stepping up the Rythmik ladder to an F15HP, since it's about the same price as the Paradigm sub you're considering. 

I know you said you don't want to consider anything else, but I think if you can find a used SVS SB13 Ultra you would get more bang for the buck than the SB 3000 and it'll be about the same size.
big_greg
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Pete, 

For what it's worth, I bought my SVS subs used in August 2014 and they are still going strong. There's a reason SVS offers a 5 year warranty on their products.

Greg
big_greg
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Cant comment on rythmik as I have never heard one b4 but their service is not as good as others.
So you've never heard one, but you know their service is not as good as others?  Might I ask what you're basing that on?

I own three Rythmik subs and have never had one break, so I can't speak to their service, but anytime I've ever had a question they've been responsive and helpful.  I don't know if they still do this, but they also let me transfer the warranty when I bought my first one from the original owner.
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