KEF vs. SVS vs. HSU

Phoenix
Phoenix Posts: 12
edited April 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Has anyone used a KEF sub, I would like to know if they are better then SVS or HSU subs. The three subs that I'm looking at are Kef sub PSW 3500, SVS sub PB-12NSD and the HSU VTF-3 MK2. I will be using the subs for mostly movies but do play some music
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited April 2007
    Just so you know, I think HSU has depleted their supply of the VTF-3 MKII, so you might have to cross that one off your list.

    I wouldn't bother with Kef. You don't here them mentioned around here for a reason.
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  • Pepi28
    Pepi28 Posts: 248
    edited April 2007
    SVS subs are awesome for HT use. You cant go wrong with SVS.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited April 2007
    Dont discount...

    AV123 and VMPS.

    VMPS is rock solid.
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  • gvg45
    gvg45 Posts: 53
    edited April 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Just so you know, I think HSU has depleted their supply of the VTF-3 MKII, so you might have to cross that one off your list.

    I wouldn't bother with Kef. You don't here them mentioned around here for a reason.
    Yes, HSU has depleted their supply of the VTF3.2, however the VTF2.3 is nearly the same sub minus 100 watts and $200 or $60 if you count the closeout price price of the 3.2. They share the same driver and enclosure but sport different amps
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2007
    You might also want to check out Outlaw Audio subs.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited April 2007
    Pepi28 wrote: »
    SVS subs are awesome for HT use. You cant go wrong with SVS.


    I'll second this statement. I have a PC-Ultra and love it!

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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited April 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    You might also want to check out Outlaw Audio subs.

    Outlaw subs are design by Hsu. They're very similar. I have the Hsu 3.2 for a few years now. I am very happy with it. It' not good looking at all (appearance wise), but it's very good for both music and HT. I read on another forum (AVS) that the 2.3 amp is the same amp as the 3.2 (rated at 50 more watts), but Hsu down rated it to sell out the 2.3
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  • G-2
    G-2 Posts: 533
    edited April 2007
    Pepi28 wrote: »
    SVS subs are awesome for HT use. You cant go wrong with SVS.

    We'll third that! We've got an SVS and wouldn't consider replacing it with anything other than SVS; we simply love our SVS!!
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  • cyberhazard
    cyberhazard Posts: 67
    edited April 2007
    Pepi28 wrote: »
    SVS subs are awesome for HT use. You cant go wrong with SVS.
    I would also highly recommend SVSound.
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