First actual review I have seen for the Epik Conquest.

McLoki
McLoki Posts: 5,231
edited July 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Secrets did a review of the Epik Conquest. While it did get high marks, the review itself was not up to the normal standards of Secrets imo.....

For those interested in this monster sub, keep in mind it is REALLY BIG. Also from the owner reviews I have read, it sounds best on its side (ports on the side rather than top or bottom) and crossed over at 60hz. - From what I can tell in the review, neither of these recommendations were followed.

Just thought you might be interested. If and when I actually build a dedicated theater - I hope to pick one of these up for it. (I plan to put my center channel on it.)

Michael
Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited March 2008
    It's a great sub, but not for me. As for the WAF (or lack of) that is a very big part of it. It's very industrial looking, and beastly for sure. But it be loud!!!!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2008
    That thing is a beast. Ive been reading many of the reviews, user comments etc on AVS. When I 1st saw comparison pics, that thing easily stands taller than some model floorspeakers. I'd love to try one, or two for that matter.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited March 2008
    Before I bought my Ultra, I seriously (very seriously) considered this thing. But you see what I ended up with. :) I'm very pleased with my choice (the Ultra driver weighs in at nearly 60 lbs itself).

    The Conquest is ranked one above the Ultra on Craigsub's list, but only by 3 points (in the HT category).
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited March 2008
    speakergeek, what finish did you get for your ultra? I'm pretty much decided on either a castle or a mfw-15 (duals), but I've given some consideration from time to time on the ultra. I've had my heart set on the castle for a while, but the finishes on some of the mfw's and the ultra's look pretty amazing, and performance wise they are all about the same (according to craigsub).
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited March 2008
    mhartman29 wrote: »
    speakergeek, what finish did you get for your ultra? I'm pretty much decided on either a castle or a mfw-15 (duals), but I've given some consideration from time to time on the ultra. I've had my heart set on the castle for a while, but the finishes on some of the mfw's and the ultra's look pretty amazing, and performance wise they are all about the same (according to craigsub).

    I went with the rosenut finish. It's lovely! One of the best veneer finishes I've seen.
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited March 2008
    Yeah, that finish looks amazing from the pics I've seen. I like the curved metallic grill as well. That unit looks (and I'm sure sounds) great!
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2008
    That sub is ridiculous. I love bass, but damn!, the size of that thing is quite intimidating. You certainly need a huge room and an understanding WAF.
    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."
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2008
    The photos and the review are of the first rev Conquest. Chad improved the finish. It's now closer to the SVS plain jane finish, not totally smooth, but not bed liner. I can't see these making it to mainstream rooms, but they are selling, especially now that there's a backlog on the other models.

    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    I just love an 18" driver but that the actual testing could have been a little more thorough than a Radio Shack SPL meter. The chart is dubious based on that fact alone. When they get some quality sweeps, I'll take it more seriously. They parts look up to the task....
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited March 2008
    Somebody go tell, Trey. He'll probably buy two for use as night stands. :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    He'd buy them, say they were the best subs he's ever heard, one will blow up and he'll have a long and protracted repair publically posted on the forum, get them upgraded and rave about them again and sell them within 6 months claiming some ridiculous reason for doing so.

    That's why we love him.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited March 2008
    I have a 15" Epik Valor sealed subwoofer and it is outstanding. It is very fast, musical and the driver can stop on a dime,Epik makes some really nice Subs.
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    He Waldecker: How you liking that Valor? Any new thoughts?

    Anyone else have anything to add?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    Umm... Mike. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67094
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Wow . . . I"m dumb. I forgot about that misfortune. Sorry to bring it up again. Last time I take advice from the Gurus and use the search funtion.
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