Velodyne CHT-12?

michael_w

Hey just wondering if there is a better sub for the money of a cht-12. At future shop its about $750 (canadian). Let me know if you find a better sub for the money.

pjdami

Michael,

Hsu subwoofers has just released the STF-2. It is available direct from Hsu for $399 US dollars. This sub is like the VTF-2 in maximum extension mode. Shipping is currently $25 to the US. I ordered mine before 11-24 when they had free shipping. They are currently on backorder though until 12-4.

A lot of folks here also own SVS subs which is also a great sub. You are going to pay about $200 more for one just to get into an entry level SVS sub.

Here is the link to Hsu. Read the reviews.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/

fgr41

I agree, HSU or SVS would be the best way to go. With either sub you can get some wonderful sounds for 5-600 USD.

Which one is better, we aren't going to get into that here. Just know they are both great subs and both will make you smile or wet yourself, take your pick.

gatemplin

The Adire Audio Rava is way better for less money. Check out www.creativesound.ca , it is more on par with the Velo HGS series. If you dont want to order over the net then audition some Paradigm subs.

michael_w

so whats so different between the vtf-2 and the stf-2? because I read the reviews on the vtf-2 and it sounds pretty sweet. im guessing that the vtf is just the big brother to the stf?

pjdami

The STF means "single tuned frequency" as opposed to VTF "variable tuned frequency". This means that the STF will have a fixed port tuning at 25 hz and is not user adjustable. The VTF-2 can be adjusted by the user for maximum extension (deeper bass) or maximum output (loudness).

The STF-2 is like the VTF-2 in maximum extension mode. This will give the sub the deepest bass performance but will not yield the highest loudness (spls) like a VTF when tuned at 32 hz.

You may find this thread interesting to read:



http://www.hsuresearch.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=215

michael_w

Ok great that really clears some things up. Now I know that the VTF-2 is the way to go (if I can manage to get the cash lol). O yeah one more question. Are HSU subs sold anywhere but on the web because I'd prefer to listen to one before I drop 500 us on a speaker i've never listened to.

fgr41

Nope HSU are only sold via the web site. Best way to try and demo one would be to find someone that has one close to where you live. You might post a message on AVSforum.com or hometheaterspot.com looking for people that will let you demo theirs.

theear707

The CHT line from Velodyne is limited on true deep bass,even the CHT15 starts to fall like a rock at 30Hz.

The best deals would be from HSU(the VTF2) and SVS(powered CS with the ISD).

A VTF2 trounces the CHT12 with ease down low.

michael_w

fgr41

damn thats too bad. I guess i'll have to ask around for people that live here and own one. thanks for the reply.

michael_w

theear707 -

ok I'm really going to hear an HSU to really appreciate it then because I tried the cht-10 and it was beautiful lol (although the damn guy at future shop wasn't showing me what it could really do). And I think the the svs's are going to be slightly out of my price range.