New Sub . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited May 2007 in Speakers
So I plan on selling my SVS PB10 NSD soon . . . but I want to purchase a new sub to compliment my LSi15s and my new Totem Rainmakers. I want something muscial. I was thinking about the HSU VTF-2 MK 3 Subwoofer or perhaps SVS 20-39 PCi. I've heard HSU is more musical in general compared to SVS. Any other brands I should consider in the $500-$600 range. HOw do the HSU and SVS compare at the given pricepoints? The HSU is powered by 250 watts while the SVS runs at 320 watts.
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited May 2007
    the Outlaw LFM-1 plus is on sale right now for $499 (www.outlawaudio.com), which I think is the best deal out there right now. It is essentially a HSU VTF3 mk 2.

    Sale will only last through the NY show this weekend, so act fast!
    My Iron Man training/charity blog.

    HT:
    32" Sharp LCD. H/K dpr 1001 to Outlaw Audio 7900 to Polk LSi + Paradigm Studio center. Hsu DualDrive ULS-15. PS3/Wii. Outlaw 7900.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2007
    For a true musical sub look at a REL. The other ones you mentioned are true grunts for HT but not what you want for a true musical sub.
    http://www.rel.net/index2.htm
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2007
    Can you name a REL in my price range?
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  • fazer
    fazer Posts: 9
    edited May 2007
    SolidSqual: I may be interested in that SVS when you decide to sell.
    I am in C-Bus so it would be a local pickup.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    Velodyne
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2007
    I've heard the VTF3.2 a very nice sounding sub and have a couple of SVS Plus subs here. Aside from output advantages between models they are pretty close in overall ability (I'm talking the various subs of the Hsu/SVS lineup) IMO to get either to shine for music, it's all about calibration and placement more than the sonic difference between ported brands. The sealed SB12+ I believe would be a musical step up without sacrificing too much bottom from the PB10.

    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
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2007
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Can you name a REL in my price range?

    Theres a couple here on agon. For your budget used is probable your best bet.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,093
    edited May 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Theres a couple here on agon. For your budget used is probable your best bet.

    Forgot the link is previous post!:rolleyes:

    http://www.rel.net/index2.htm
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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