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I really liked the Paradigm DSP series, I listened to the 3100 and for the money it is hard to beat. I have only briefly heard the 3200 and thought it was much more on par with the EP350. From what I have heard, the siesmics are very good for a small box and lower extension than the DSP's, but still are not upto the PB13, EP600 etc.

Just hold out and get an ep800!

I've directly compared the PB-13U and the EP-600. You can read about it here.. My final thoughts and conclusion come later in the thread, or you can skip to them.

In my case, a matching finish and look for the subs became the deciding factor as the sound was otherwise fairly similar. I do agree with the previous comments here, for absolute "slam" capability in HT, the PB13 is really tough to beat. The EP600 has a great warm (hate to say it, but it is) sound for music that is very enjoyable. It's a tough pick between the two. Take a look at the complete review with measurements and it may help you to decide.

If you prefer Axiom, I'd strongly encourage you to wait until the EP800 is released as from a measurement perspective, it is a closer equal to the PB13 than anything else I've heard (in fact it's superior). If you're not in an immediate hurry and you could make the budget for the 800 work, I would wait to see once it is released at the end of January.

Jason

You mean, if it's released at the end of january...

You're going to make me cry.

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There is a date joke in there somewhere.