GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1+: What are the differences? - massappeal85 - Speaker Asylum

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GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1+: What are the differences?

massappeal85

I'm sort of a newbie to speakers and higher end stuff so work with me.
I'm in need of a "budget" <$500 pair of speakers (my budget can go above that though) to be used in a stereo setup and later in a home theater surround sound rig. I've been hearing quite a bit about the GR Paradoxes here and so I'm putting them in the same pit with the other candidates: the Axiom M22tis and Monitor Audio Bronze 2s.
Assuming for some reason that I went with a set of GRs, my budget would preferrably allow myself to a pair of Paradox 1+s or the A/V 1+s.
From what I can tell, the only difference between these two is that the Paradoxes act as a full range while the A/Vs cut off the lower end so they can be easily combined with a sub woofer without the aid of some other device. My questions are as follow:
1). I don't know what it is that is normally done to cut off the low end of the main speakers so that they can be combined with a sub, wether it be some component, device or DIY stuff (it seems like to not cut it off would result in it interfering with the subs job and therefore making the overall low end seem bloated).
2) Is the A/Vs automatic cutting off of the low end more intended for conveniance purposes? In other words, will I get better results in getting the Paradoxes with whatever modifications I need to make in my budget or overall system to cut off its low end.
3) Also on the GR site is stuff about a Raven tweeter which they seem to think is the best thing since a microwave. If its going to be a long time (perhaps near the end of spring) before I have the money to get any pair of speakers (I've also gotta save up for the rest of the system), am I better waiting to see what becomes of these Raven kits before I decide on either the Paradoxes or A/Vs?
4) Is this low end thing the ONLY difference between the Paradoxes and A/Vs? If not, what are they?

There it is. Sorry if its a little long for a simple question, but I've been having difficulty getting answers on other matters, and wanted to make sure I didn't miss nothing. If it means anything, I would have to get these speakers assembled with an enclosure considering my inexpierience. If you have any comments on wether the Paradoxes or A/Vs would be supurior to either the M22tis or Bronze 2s, or think I can do better then the GRs, please let me know.
Thank you for ANY information. Peace.

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Topic - GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1+: What are the differences? - massappeal85 15:03:58 01/02/02 (13)

I guess I should really be the one to handle a few of those questions. - Danny 19:38:12 01/02/02 (9)

I too have a question. - doublej 14:02:56 01/03/02 (2)

Good question. - Danny 15:31:14 01/03/02 (0)

Re: I too have a question. - hoxuanduc 14:36:35 01/03/02 (0)

I have a question. - StylinLP 21:11:06 01/02/02 (5)

I have an answer. - Danny 07:29:18 01/03/02 (4)

A/V-3 - StylinLP 11:18:23 01/03/02 (3)

Re: A/V-3 - Danny 13:06:40 01/03/02 (2)

Oh you thought ive been talking about the A/V-1's - StylinLP 17:25:43 01/03/02 (1)

Re: Oh you thought ive been talking about the A/V-1's - Danny 09:53:42 01/04/02 (0)

Re: GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1+: What are the differences? - jonbee 18:14:08 01/02/02 (0)

Re: GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1or Paradox 3? - chriss 16:58:25 01/02/02 (0)

Re: GR Paradox 1+ vs A/V 1+: What are the differences? - Cut-Throat 15:22:09 01/02/02 (0)

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