Need advice

gce
gce Posts: 2,158
edited August 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I,m going to upgrade my sub and have 3 options right now. the biggest space I have will only fit a 18"x18"x18", pretty much the size of the HSU ULS-15. I've heard good things about the DSWmicroPro-3000 and am also thinking of a Dual system like the SVS dual-SB12-NSD, I could put one of them behind the couch.

Its a small to mid. size room with 5.1 setup and I listen to 50/50 music and movies. So what do you guys think would give me the best bang (pun intended) for my bucks?

HSU ULS-15
DSWmicroPro-3000
Dual-SB12-NSD
Anaheim Hills CA,
HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    gce wrote: »
    I,m going to upgrade my sub and have 3 options right now. the biggest space I have will only fit a 18"x18"x18"

    Can you go higher or is there something in the way?

    The reason I ask is SVS has some cylinder subs that will dig lower and sound a bit better and are even smaller diameter wise, but are at min I think 36" tall.

    Look at the SVS PC-12NSD and see if that might work good, if so you could do two of those, or one of the slightly bigger models, all of which would fit in your space size wise provided you have enough vertical room for them....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited July 2012
    I can't go higher in the front of the room but could in the back of the room but don't know if placement in the back would work for me. It would be behind a couch or at its side in a corner.
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2012
    gce wrote: »
    I can't go higher in the front of the room but could in the back of the room but don't know if placement in the back would work for me. It would be behind a couch or at its side in a corner.

    Personally if you like the SVS offerings, shoot them an email about your room and their suggestions. I got very quick responses from them when I sent them a couple emails, up to and including from the CEO of the company (30 mins after my original email on a weekend). They are a great company, so I would honestly shoot them an email. They wont lead you wrong from what I have seen.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    ^ exactly SVS is very helpful.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited July 2012
    I will email SVS and see what they recommend...thanks!

    So it sounds like so far you guys are pro SVS over the Polk and HSU?
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited August 2012
    Again thanks EndersShadow I did email SVS and they (Jack Gilvey) recommended the same one you did, PC12-NSD. I've found a place it will fit so it looks like this may be my next sub. :cool:
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited August 2012
    gce wrote: »
    Again thanks EndersShadow I did email SVS and they (Jack Gilvey) recommended the same one you did, PC12-NSD. I've found a place it will fit so it looks like this may be my next sub. :cool:

    Cool, I talked to Jack a couple times myself. Very nice people there. I am sure you will be MORE than happy with your purchase. If they can get steveinaz to buy and sub and be thrilled with it, the rest of us should have no problem with that.

    And I mean that in the nicest way possible steve :smile:.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2012
    I have been extremely impressed with my SVS PB12-NSD. For it's price ($769 IIRC), it does a fantastic job in my 2-channel setup. I really didn't have high expectations for it, and was fully prepared to send it back for an SVS "Ultra" model---I was wrong. Keep in mind my room is 36ft x 18ft, with 8-14ft vaulted ceilings, and I like to rock out on occasion.

    These "new" versions are all rated -3dB at 18Hz, use digital controlling, and larger amplifiers.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited August 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    If they can get steveinaz to buy and sub and be thrilled with it, the rest of us should have no problem with that.

    And I mean that in the nicest way possible steve :smile:.

    LOL !!
    Yeah man, look how long it took him to jump on the digital music bandwaggon. His wife refuses to go shopping with him these days, he stands in the middle of Walmart deciding on which underwear to buy. Spongebob....spiderman.......Spongebob......spiderman, thats an hour and a half right there. :cheesygrin:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2012
    hey I have some sponge bob boxer shorts, I love those things. Seriously. :cheesygrin:
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • whitecamaross
    whitecamaross Posts: 219
    edited August 2012
    i keep hearing amazing things about HSU subwoofers..that is what i would choose.
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited August 2012
    I'm a big proponent of multiple subs, more uniformed response throughout the room. Another recommendation for the dual SB-12nsd.
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited August 2012
    I've decided to go with the SVS PC12-NSD, should be here Wednesday. The dual SB-12NSD was on my list but because the room is open to other rooms SVS told me they wouldn't dig down as low as a ported sub. I am going to see if I can keep my Klipsch in the mix but thinking the SVS will do the job on it's own...it's a small room.
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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