Buying a new sub..

tecmo04
tecmo04 Posts: 421
I have a freind that works at bb. hes allowing me to use his discount if i wnat to buy the Klipsh 12" sub. curious if people have tried it, what they think? i dont know if i can pass up the price...

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id ask the klipsh forum but i know the answer id get so im looking for an impartial review. i havent had a chance to hear it yet but plan to this week...

i am currently running a velodyne cht 12

any help would be great, thanks!

Rookie trying to become a pro
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2005
    Looks like a lateral move. Your Velo ought to sound just as good, if not better.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
  • drew spelts
    drew spelts Posts: 310
    edited December 2005
    Those klipsh subs are mostly all rumble and no "real" base. I almost bought one about a year ago but they are not crisp or clear. Please do not buy one. I dont know if I would even use one if I got it for half price.
    Harman Kardon AVR635
    RTi10's Up Front
    CSi5 Center
    RTi6's Rear Surround
    Furman RA-1210:rolleyes:
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2005
    Actually the Sub 10 and 12 are a big improvement from the KSW series. I was impressed with the Sub 10 in my room for a couple of weeks. That being said, I think it's a lateral move too.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
  • tecmo04
    tecmo04 Posts: 421
    edited December 2005
    if i did buy it i would run both, not replace the velo. am i wasting money if i buy it?

    i guess my real question is how much benifet will i gain from running a second sub?
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2005
    Adding a 2nd Sub will give you more headroom, due to less strain on the amps. It will also give you up to a 6db gain in output, if co-located. If not, then placement and cancellation issues are problematic. Once setup correctly, you'll have an output bonus and should get a more even bass response. Could be tricky, could be fairly easy.

    I co-located a 2nd XSub this weekend, probably picked up a couple of hz in extention and the output gain. Very nice.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE