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REVIEW
A number of things make the
Evidence Platinum speakers unique.
Though they are over 6 feet tall, they
carve a very small footprint in your
listening room, and thanks to a wide
range of wood finishes, along with
piano black, they should blend in with
any décor. While minimalist yet tasteful
grilles are included, the precision
craftsmanship of the front sculpted
baffles beg them to be left uncovered.
Those without large pets or small children
will have an easier time leaving
the grilles off.
SUB 2:
THE WORLD’S
MOST POWERFUL
SUBWOOFER *
From Paradigm, the #1 Speaker Brand †
No Limitations
Much like a high-performance supercar,
the Evidence Platinums have few
limitations. And just as an Aston Martin
feels different from a Porsche or a
Ferrari, all three cars still provide stellar
performance way beyond that of normal
transportation. Sticking with the
automotive metaphor, the Evidence
Platinums remind me of the Audi R8:
a new concept that offers similar if not
better performance than its contemporaries—and
with a bit more style.
The Dynaudios are definitely one of the
most svelte large speakers around.
Having lived with Dynaudio’s much
smaller Confidence C1 Signatures
for a few years, I notice a striking
parallel between the two speakers.
The comparatively diminutive C1s,
with their highly optimized front baffle,
present a musical picture almost like
a point source, while the massive
Evidence Platinums simply disappear.
In a small room at low volume, with
equally high-quality electronics driving
the speakers, you’d be hard pressed
to tell the difference, other than on the
deepest low-frequency excursions.
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Target Response
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Frequency (Hz)
“Audibly better bass through science”
– Chris Martens, AV Guide
Room dimensions, dead spots, archways, furniture placement
have a negative effect on bass performance. Until now. In a
process that takes just a few minutes, Paradigm’s Perfect Bass
Kit puts the sub through a frequency sweep to highlight
problem areas, determines necessary adjustments and saves
configurations to your connected PC. Optimized solutions are
uploaded to the sub. A scientific approach to perfect bass.
*Connected to a 240-volt line
Physics trumps mechanics, with help from Paradigm
Signature SUB 2 (and its slightly smaller sibling SUB 1) are
movers not shakers. Massive air movement, massive output, vibration
free. Six identical, perfectly balanced state-of-the-art drivers radially
aligned (two on each side) inside the cabinet in a Vibration
Canceling Architecture. As powerful opposing forces of equal
magnitude, the vibration-reaction forces effectively cancel each other
out. Barely a ripple disturbs the contents of the glass placed on top of
the cabinet, such is the degree to which unwanted, distortion-inducing
vibrations are reduced.
10˝ drivers handle the
amazing 9,000 watts
Peak Power and 4,500
watts Continuous Power
the amp delivers through
its unique Power Factor
Correction feature.
† The only company to be #1 Best Price/Value twenty- two times!
Inside Track annual independent nationwide survey of consumer
electronics specialist retailers and custom installers.
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