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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep, that would be a great setup!

    After owning duals I'd never go single ever again.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    After owning duals I'd never go single ever again.

    Is that for 2ch,HT or both????
    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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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    After owning duals I'd never go single ever again.

    I know this is no where near the likes of the SVS, but after I built the end table sub for my friend, he now wants a second one for the other side of the room:biggrin: Sounds great with the single, but more is better:tongue: His gf however is not so thrilled with the idea, she just wants the second to be a table only:rolleyes: lol
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Is that for 2ch,HT or both????


    Both
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Both

    I was thinking of Duals in the front and a single Ultra-13 in the rear between
    my rear speakers. Once again the Ultra-13 is out of stock until the 2nd week
    of January 2011. The Ultra-13s are selling like Hotcakes! For the Money you
    can't beat the price for built and Sound quality. It's a 155LBS monster:biggrin:
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    Face wrote: »
    I have one of their subs, plenty bang for the buck for a HT sub.

    The Retail List price for Elemental Design Subs are very high, but the price
    they sell for are reasonable. For example the List price for the A7-450 is
    $4950.00 but its sells for $1650.00:confused:

    http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=656
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    I could see adding a second one of these subs if i like it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    danz1906 wrote: »
    I was thinking of Duals in the front and a single Ultra-13 in the rear between
    my rear speakers. Once again the Ultra-13 is out of stock until the 2nd week
    of January 2011. The Ultra-13s are selling like Hotcakes! For the Money you
    can't beat the price for built and Sound quality. It's a 155LBS monster:biggrin:


    For the price I'd take dual Empires over the ultra and still have a couple hundred left.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    I have a huge problem with Epik subwoofers...

    Their lack of features in their amps is crazy.

    I mean I guess if you dont like the ability to use a subwoofer in something other than a Mono or a HT system they are ok - but jesus.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    For the price I'd take dual Empires over the ultra and still have a couple hundred left.

    I dont think the dual Empires would be as good as one Ultra-13, its just
    that good. But i could be wrong-not:tongue:
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    I have a huge problem with Epik subwoofers...

    Their lack of features in their amps is crazy.

    I mean I guess if you dont like the ability to use a subwoofer in something other than a Mono or a HT system they are ok - but jesus.


    Most people only use the LFE. That's what they're known for, big bad **** HT subs that'll piss the wife off.
    The Conquest has got some great reviews, wish they were still in production.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    I have a huge problem with Epik subwoofers...

    Their lack of features in their amps is crazy.

    I mean I guess if you dont like the ability to use a subwoofer in something other than a Mono or a HT system they are ok - but jesus.

    Huh?

    What 'features' are you talking about?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Huh?

    What 'features' are you talking about?

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109570

    Left & Right speaker inputs.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109570

    Left & Right speaker inputs.

    My Epik does.

    As well as L/R line and LFE in and sub level and sub xover.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    My Epik does.

    As well as L/R line and LFE in and sub level and sub xover.

    Which Epik do you have?
    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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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Which Epik do you have?

    Valor.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    The earlier subs did but the later ones doesn't. My Epik Sentinel doesn't.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    Ok, but is that the only 'feature' lacking that makes Epik subs suck??

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Valor.

    That's a good Sub!
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    Not even close...

    Crossover down to only 50hz - thats a music integration night mare...

    Phase switch vs a variable phase knob...

    The inputs

    I dont know - its not very music friendly... cant sound good playing music if you cant set it up properly for music eh?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Not even close...

    Crossover down to only 50hz - thats a music integration night mare...

    Phase switch vs a variable phase knob...

    The inputs

    I dont know - its not very music friendly... cant sound good playing music if you cant set it up properly for music eh?

    Mine is dialed in sweet...for music. Guess it depends on synergy eh?

    Oh well - this is a eD thread - to each their own.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    Im sure they sound great. Ill never know because of the -lack of features in the amp- hence my purchase of the ED subwoofer which for less money has everything I mentioned with lower extention.

    Epik makes a good built product - but if they truly were competitive their amps would have everything mentioned above, sucks I know but SVS, HSU and ED all have it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Im sure they sound great. Ill never know because of the -lack of features in the amp- hence my purchase of the ED subwoofer which for less money has everything I mentioned with lower extention.

    Epik makes a good built product - but if they truly were competitive their amps would have everything mentioned above, sucks I know but SVS, HSU and ED all have it...

    Have fun ... let us know how it works out.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    Thanks!

    At this rate I verified I could hook it up atleast so I am off to a good start....

    Although I gotta admit it is fun to try out stuff like this ---

    If this doesnt work out I guess Ill give SVS a try? Maybe build something --
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Mine is dialed in sweet...for music. Guess it depends on synergy eh?

    Oh well - this is a eD thread - to each their own.


    They must be doing something right because they can't seem to keep a sub in stock very long. Already the Legend is out of stock.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    lol - Guys seriously... Im sure they sound awesome. I wish I could have plugged the thing in...

    Id be *real* interested in comparing the ED Im ordering and the Epik Legend in 2 channel along with the SVS in the same room but I cant swing that.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    Have you guys heard of this company called...

    CHT?

    They actually forget all the cool features and throw in Brad Nail Holes that you cant see far away - just up close...

    Awesome!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    lol - Guys seriously... Im sure they sound awesome. I wish I could have plugged the thing in...

    Id be *real* interested in comparing the ED Im ordering and the Epik Legend in 2 channel along with the SVS in the same room but I cant swing that.


    Has there been any subs besides Polk at any of the Polkfests.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited December 2010
    Hmm not really -- Polkfest is more about the people and music than gear... People rarely swap gear in and out.. lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Have you guys heard of this company called...

    CHT?

    They actually forget all the cool features and throw in Brad Nail Holes that you cant see far away - just up close...

    Awesome!


    That guy is going to lose big sales over that thread. The funny thing about it is he has created a list of most of the top subs out there and rated them. So out of all the top dog subs he reviewed you would think he would know what it takes to build a great diy sub.
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