Cinema vs Sonus Faber Gravis I
The Gravis I's power @ 8ω is 150W against the Cinema's 100W, its ways 1 against 2, its woofer 8" against 3.5", and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 120 Hz.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,300
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About the Cinema
The Paradigm Cinema Sub is a compact powered subwoofer from Paradigm's affordable Cinema Series, designed to deliver impactful low-frequency output in smaller home theater and music spaces. It uses a single 8-inch high-excursion driver built from reinforced polymer composite for extended cone travel with controlled, articulate response, loaded in a high-velocity, low-turbulence ported (bass-reflex) enclosure. A built-in amplifier provides 300 watts of dynamic peak power and 100 watts RMS sustained, with frequency response extending to 32 Hz (-3 dB). Amplifier controls include auto on/standby, soft clipping, an adjustable subwoofer low-pass (cut-off) frequency, and a 0°/180° sub/sat phase switch. The cabinet can be positioned with the cloth or gloss side up and includes feet for flexible placement. It measures 322 x 342 x 322 mm (W x H x D) and weighs 9.7 kg.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 120 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 70W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Size
- 3.5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.8 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 160 × 505 × 103 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.7 kg (8 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Power: 100W
Frequency: 120-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions