Ready to pull the trigger ---HSU

Stilly74
Stilly74 Posts: 194
edited December 2012 in Speakers
Well I've finally narrowed it down on a subwoofer. Think I'm going for a HSU VTF-15H. I have the room for it so size is not a issue. Living up here in Canada, I'm a little limited to manufactures with shipping. Had my eye on Epic but they do not ship to Canada. HSU has gotting great reviews.

My question is I will be blending the 15h in with Polk LsiM speakers. Any input on matching these up would be great. I think they should sound great together, but really never know until I try it. Why I'm consernd is in the US they have a 30 return policy, but getting it shipped to Canada the return policy is void. They will not honor it.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    I think it'll be a good fit for your polks. Nothing but great things have been said about hsu. Great sub and great company.
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited December 2012
    I love my older model. HSUs are known for being musical and easy to integrate esp. for the money. Of course any sub with a flat frequency response and low distortion and decent connection options should be easy to integrate. I have used mine with mini monitors, normal sized monitors, and my current in ceiling speakers, and crossed over between 60 and 120, and it continues to impress me. That subs a beast I can't imagine any disappointment. Go for it!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:
    Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra

    Bedroom 2.1
    Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    My other option was SVS. They ship out of Ontario in Canada. I have heard good things about them as well but think im going to stick with the HSU 15. Think a 15 would dig deeper than a 13(SVS) and that's what I'm looking for as the sub will be used for 90% movies.
  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited December 2012
    Can't go wrong either way, both make great subs and their CS stands behind their products. Congrats!
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited December 2012
    Both brands as mentioned are awesome and you will be happy either way.

    Enjoy and report back for the rest of us :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)
  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited December 2012
    Go ahead and buy it and dont look back. I love my HSU and could not be happier!
    Sharp LC-80uq17u
    Denon 4520ci Receiver
    OPPO BDP-203 Blu-Ray Disc Player
    Monster HTS 3600
    Polk RTi-a7 (fronts)
    Polk CSi-a6 (Center)
    Polk TC-60i (Rear & Surround Rear)
    HSU Research VTF3-MK4 (Sub)
    Logitech Harmony elite (Remote)
  • tommyt21
    tommyt21 Posts: 685
    edited December 2012
    Great Choice, I hope to move up to a VTF-15 this spring!
    Living Room
    Fronts: RTi A7's
    Center: Csi A6 VR3 "Fortress Plus"
    Front Heights: Rti A1
    Surrounds: Rti A3
    Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK4 Damn this is a good SUB
    Pioneer Pioneer Elite: SC-35-> Emotiva XPA-3
    TV: Lg LW6500 55" Passive 3D
    Blu-Ray Panasonic BD 210
    XboX 360 Slim/Kinect

    Acoustimac red suede panels
  • -Stanley-
    -Stanley- Posts: 44
    edited December 2012
    I'll be puling the trigger on a HSU VTF-15H this coming Wednesday if I can't find some A9's in cherry on sale before then. I did a lot of research between it and the Power Sound XS30 and decided on the HSU.
  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited December 2012
    I'm green with envy.... Enjoy! :mrgreen:
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    I'm green with envy.... Enjoy! :mrgreen:

    Well I can split the bill with you if you like.lol
    Yes I'm pretty pumped, can't wait!
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    Damn just got an email back from SVS. I was quoted only $60 shipping for a SVS PC12-Plus Powered Cylinder sub. That puts both subs at around the same price. So ....... SVS or HSU? Decisions decisions!
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited December 2012
    Stilly74 wrote: »
    Damn just got an email back from SVS. I was quoted only $60 shipping for a SVS PC12-Plus Powered Cylinder sub. That puts both subs at around the same price. So ....... SVS or HSU? Decisions decisions!

    I think they are both going to be about the same performance wise. IMHO I like the SVS better as its easier to move around, takes up less space floor wise so placement is a bit easier, however it looks like a big fuzzy waterheater if that matters any to you

    The SVS cylinder will have less possibility of any cabinet resonance compared to the HSU which is why its soo much lighter (and therefore cheaper to ship). Something else to keep in mind is that since SVS's subs are all about the same woofer size they have offered upgrade options for both the woofer and plate amp for their older models subs as new stuff came out.

    So the possibility to be able to upgrade your sub with either a new woofer or amp in the future is more likely with the SVS sub...

    Just some random thoughts before bed... night
    "....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)
  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2012
    I'd take the bigger VTF-15 with the 15" woofer. It'll dig a little deeper than the pc12. It's a hsu VTF-15 near me for $700 but its local pickup only. Not a back deal.
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    I am leaning more towards the HSU. Something about that 15" driver has my attention.
  • piker
    piker Posts: 101
    edited December 2012
    -Stanley- wrote: »
    I'll be puling the trigger on a HSU VTF-15H this coming Wednesday if I can't find some A9's in cherry on sale before then. I did a lot of research between it and the Power Sound XS30 and decided on the HSU.

    I also want some A9's, and I can't believe I passed on yesterday's Newegg pricing of $500 each for some A9's. Oh well, next time!

    I have the HSU VTF-2 MK4 and absolutely love it! Owning it over the past several months has just made me want to upgrade to the VTF-15H. You can't go wrong with HSU!
    AVR: Onkyo TX-NR808
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 200 watts x 5
    Fronts: Polk Monitor 70 Series II
    Center: Polk CS2 Series II
    Surrounds: Polk Monitor 70 Series II
    Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK4
    HDTV: 73" Mitsubishi DLP-73740 3D-ready
    PS3, 2x XBOX 360, Wii U, Gaming PC.
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited December 2012
    piker wrote: »
    I also want some A9's, and I can't believe I passed on yesterday's Newegg pricing of $500 each for some A9's. Oh well, next time!


    IIRC they have some RTi A9's on Polks ebay site for the same price right now......
    "....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)
  • chrisu7582
    chrisu7582 Posts: 10
    edited December 2012
    Stilly74 wrote: »
    Well I've finally narrowed it down on a subwoofer. Think I'm going for a HSU VTF-15H. I have the room for it so size is not a issue. Living up here in Canada, I'm a little limited to manufactures with shipping. Had my eye on Epic but they do not **** to Canada. HSU has gotting great reviews.

    My question is I will be blending the 15h in with Polk LsiM speakers. Any input on matching these up would be great. I think they should sound great together, but really never know until I try it. Why I'm consernd is in the US they have a 30 return policy, but getting it shipped to Canada the return policy is void. They will not honor it.

    I dont know where Epic is located, but if they can do that all the way to Canada, thats pretty impressive!!:mrgreen:
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    chrisu7582 wrote: »
    I dont know where Epic is located, but if they can do that all the way to Canada, thats pretty impressive!!:mrgreen:

    I tried Epic but they will not ship to Canada.
  • chrisu7582
    chrisu7582 Posts: 10
    edited December 2012
    Stilly74 wrote: »
    I tried Epic but they will not ship to Canada.

    I understand, but please read your original post. "Had my eye on Epic, but they do not "shi#" to Canada."

    Should explain my response. :lol:
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    My bad. Miss read what you were saying.
  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited December 2012
    Damn sucks... Epic's are so good
  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    edited December 2012
    I have two HSU Sub's

    A VTF2-MK3 for the main room and a STF-2 for the bedroom. Both are great. You can't go wrong with the VTF-15.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    Well I hate to say it but we have a SVS dealer here in Canada. So I've decided to purchase a PC 12-plus instead. Only $60 shipping compared to $290 for the HSU. Think the SVS would be a better bang for my buck
  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited December 2012
    Nothing to hate. You'll be in BASS heaven :smile:
  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    edited December 2012
    For the SVS the only one I have ever listen to was the PB-13 ultra. For the $1400 usd the owner paid for it was worth it. My VTF2-MK3 does not even come close, well it kind of does but he did pay more than double than what I paid. With the HSU and SVS you get your money's worth hands down. My next sub will be a VTF-15. I am kind of lucky. I live in San Diego and my oldest goes to UC Irvine, I can just take a day off and drive up and take her to lunch and swing over to HSU and pick it up, cut the shipping cost out.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
  • ErasmusBDragon
    ErasmusBDragon Posts: 113
    edited December 2012
    You cannot go wrong with Hsu.
  • Stilly74
    Stilly74 Posts: 194
    edited December 2012
    mrloren wrote: »
    For the SVS the only one I have ever listen to was the PB-13 ultra. For the $1400 usd the owner paid for it was worth it. My VTF2-MK3 does not even come close, well it kind of does but he did pay more than double than what I paid. With the HSU and SVS you get your money's worth hands down. My next sub will be a VTF-15. I am kind of lucky. I live in San Diego and my oldest goes to UC Irvine, I can just take a day off and drive up and take her to lunch and swing over to HSU and pick it up, cut the shipping cost out.

    If I could knock the shipping out or down in cost I would would go with the 15H as well, but only $60 for shipping the SVS is just more worth it for me. Am also intrigued about the cylinder design on the SVS.
  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited December 2012
    The cylinder design is great. Small footprint and fairly light so it's easier to move around than most large subs. I've had aa 25-31PC+ in my rig for years. Love it!!