SVS subwoovers

polkseeker
polkseeker Posts: 6
edited July 2003 in Speakers
Hello,

I just bought a pair of rti150, fx50, csi40 and rti28 for a 7.1 system. Obviously, I'm missing a sub. Since I cant use the PSW650 (moving overseas, voltage not compatible), I'm going to go with different brand sub.

On my other thread, somebody suggested a SVS subwoofer. They do look very nice, but I've never heard how they sound. ANy opinions on this sub? (any type really, but I'll probably go with the $500-600 ones.

Cheers

ps: I bought the 7.0 speakers for a total of $2150... does that sound fair?... please say yes!!!!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited July 2003
    Go to search at the bottum of the subwoofer forum, and type in SVS.
    They are online base only, so you get an inhome trial. If you dont like it, send it back, no questions asked.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited July 2003
    I have never heard the SVS line either but from what I have read you cant get a better bang for your buck.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2003
    I sheure wood like to gat me one o them new fangled Subwoover's for thisy hear stereeo - :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited July 2003
    I just bought a pair of rti150, fx50, csi40 and rti28 for a 7.1 system. Obviously, I'm missing a sub. Since I cant use the PSW650 (moving overseas, voltage not compatible), I'm going to go with different brand sub.

    I'd sell the sub, then get myself an external amp, separate from the receiver, with lots of current to run those mains on. I wouldn't necessarily use a sub with those mains, seeing as they are only down -3 at 26Hz. Having said that, I've never heard the RTi150's. What country are you moving to?

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • polkseeker
    polkseeker Posts: 6
    edited July 2003
    I'm moving to Indonesia.

    I just thought I liked how the rti150 sounds. Didnt try the rti70 tho. At the time it was displayed with psw650. (which is better than without psw650).

    I'm looking at the Outlaw combo peramp&amp, instead of using an onkyo tx-sr800 now. But then again, voltage is a problem. Plus I cant enough review/postings on how the outlaws work with polk.
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  • BeginnersLuck
    BeginnersLuck Posts: 213
    edited July 2003
    Hey polkseeker-

    I think the polk and Outlaw are a great match...I can actually say for once that I feel no need to upgrade my amps nor my speakers, however, upgrading my DVD player is another story...heh

    Anyway, you won't be dissapointed with the Outlaw/Polk combo...

    -BL
    TWFTPQ
    Receiver: Outlaw 1050
    Amps: Outlaw M-200 x 3 (Powering Mains and Center)
    Mains: RT800i; Center: CS400i; Surrounds: F/X500i
    Sub1: 214L Vented Tempest
    Sub2: 122L Sealed Tempest
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  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited July 2003
    SVS are awesome subs. I have the 25-31PCi sub ($549 nowadays I believe) and it blends in perfectly with my LSi9 speakers. Make sure you give it all it can give by getting a decent aftermarket power cord such as PS Audio's extreme power cords or others of that calibur. Again, you can't go wrong with SVS...the build ONLY subs and beat out Velodyne as well (hard to believe eh?). Happy Listening...

    Rob
    ...See the Music, Feel the Music, Be the Music...
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  • Double_S
    Double_S Posts: 56
    edited July 2003
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Go to search at the bottum of the subwoofer forum, and type in SVS.
    They are online base only, so you get an inhome trial. If you dont like it, send it back, no questions asked.

    What he said. I will probably be doing this in a month or two. Hopefully not the returning part though.
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