Subwoofer choice.

geebolt
geebolt Posts: 215
edited May 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Here is my original post:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99992

Based on what I read, I've decided to spend a little more and go with either:

DSW PRO 600

HSU VTF-1

SVS PB10-NSD

Just wondering what the general opinions of these subs are. Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
George
Fronts: Polk RTi A7's
Center: Polk CSi A6
Surrounds: Polk TSi500's
Subwoofer:Polk DSW Pro 500, Emotiva Ultra 12
Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5
Processor/AVR: Emotiva UMC-1
DAC: Emotiva XDA-1
CD player:Emotiva ERC-1
Blu-Ray: Oppo BDP-93
Turntable: Kenwood KD-500
Tonearm: Polk-Mayware Formula 4
Cartridge: Shure M97-XE
Television: Sony KDL-55EX500
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  • ctrulock
    ctrulock Posts: 73
    edited May 2010
    I would go with HSU or SVS because that is pretty much all they do is specialize in subwoofers. Have not listened to a SVS but have listened to a DSW at tweeter and imo HSU beats it hands down. From what I read SVS is very high quality as well but front firing (if that matters to you). If you do not like it all you have to do to return it is eat the shipping costs.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2010
    SVS gets my Vote!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • geebolt
    geebolt Posts: 215
    edited May 2010
    Well, after all that I wound up getting a PSW505. I was all set to get the SVS PB10-NSD but then I noticed the price at Newegg of 229.00 plus 4.99 shipping. I couldn't resist.

    Anyway, the PSW505 is a big improvement over the PSW12. Tighter and more controlled with music allowing more detail to be heard in the lower range that I was not expecting. I just started hearing things I hadn't before with some of my favorite blu-ray concert tracks. Also heard some lower notes that I hadn't previously. I have only tried a few passages from movies but there is also a definite improvement in low frequency special effects that brought a smile to my face. I guess I'd have to say greater impact and extension.

    Thanks to everyone for their suggestion and while I'm sure the SVS and HSU subs a better still, I'm a happy camper for the time being.

    George
    Fronts: Polk RTi A7's
    Center: Polk CSi A6
    Surrounds: Polk TSi500's
    Subwoofer:Polk DSW Pro 500, Emotiva Ultra 12
    Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5
    Processor/AVR: Emotiva UMC-1
    DAC: Emotiva XDA-1
    CD player:Emotiva ERC-1
    Blu-Ray: Oppo BDP-93
    Turntable: Kenwood KD-500
    Tonearm: Polk-Mayware Formula 4
    Cartridge: Shure M97-XE
    Television: Sony KDL-55EX500
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  • madnod
    madnod Posts: 79
    edited May 2010
    geebolt wrote: »
    Well, after all that I wound up getting a PSW505. I was all set to get the SVS PB10-NSD but then I noticed the price at Newegg of 229.00 plus 4.99 shipping. I couldn't resist.

    Anyway, the PSW505 is a big improvement over the PSW12. Tighter and more controlled with music allowing more detail to be heard in the lower range that I was not expecting. I just started hearing things I hadn't before with some of my favorite blu-ray concert tracks. Also heard some lower notes that I hadn't previously. I have only tried a few passages from movies but there is also a definite improvement in low frequency special effects that brought a smile to my face. I guess I'd have to say greater impact and extension.

    Thanks to everyone for their suggestion and while I'm sure the SVS and HSU subs a better still, I'm a happy camper for the time being.

    George

    the 505 is a good sub, congrats
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  • Pappy1
    Pappy1 Posts: 63
    edited May 2010
    Hi Geebolt!

    Congratulations on the purchase of the PSW 505. I also own one. I'm really enjoying it alot with my other Polks.

    Best Wishes!

    Pappy

    AVR - Pioneer VSX 9040TXH
    TV - Samsung HL-T6756W DLP
    BD - Panasonic DMP-BD605
    Cable - CableOne HD DVR
    Fronts - Polk Audio Monitor 70s
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rears - Polk Audio Monitor 60s
    Subwoofer - Polk Audio PSW 505
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