KEF vs HSU Subwoofer Opinions Anyone?

xandra
xandra Posts: 291
edited April 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Ran into the following sub:
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=31624

I don't know anything about quality of KEF sub's and frankly just fell in love with the way it looks.
KEF_PSW2500DAlarge_250x85_s.jpg


I'm considering moving my current sub (HSU STF-1) to my Bedroom and using this in my LR (whereit's very visible).

QUESTIONS:
Has anyone heard this (or anyother KEF sub, that can comment?
(bear in mind I'm looking at lower price subs)

Based on specs (below), any guess as to whether this would be upgrade/downgrade to my current HSU?

KEF PSW 2500 basic specs:
Power Handling: 250-Watt Built-In Amplifier
10" Ultra Long-Throw Bass Driver
Variable Crossover: 40 Hz - 140 Hz
Frequency Response: 33 - 150 Hz
Closed Box, Downward-Firing Design
Magnetic-Shielding For Video Applications
Phase Switch: 180 Degrees, 0 Degrees
Sensitivity (2.83 Volts @ 1 Meter): 100 dB m V For Full Output
Maximum Output: 108 dB
HSU STF-1 (this is HSU's bottom line sub)
Amplifier power 150 Watts
Bass extension +/- 2 dB 32 Hz
Woofer size 8 Inches
Crossover Continuously variable 30-90 Hz, defeatable, 24 dB/Oct
Phase switch 0/180°
Dimensions 19”(h) / 11”(w) / 16”(d)
120/240 V Capable Yes, switchable with internal jumper
Warranty 7 years on the woofer, 2 years on the electronics
LR Setup:
Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
Parasound 2250 Amp
Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
Plans/Fantasies:
• 400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2008
    You can get the 2500 at accessories4less.com for as low as $319, depending on finish.

    I haven't heard it myself, but they are supposed be fantasticly musical subwoofers.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited April 2008
    Russman: Thanks for info on Kef sub (I knew there were cheaper sources, chose link to most informative source)
    Anyway, have never bought from Acess.4less - can I assume you've dealt with them?
    LR Setup:
    Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
    Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
    Parasound 2250 Amp
    Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
    Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
    Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
    NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
    Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
    SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
    Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
    Plans/Fantasies:
    • 400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2008
    Yeah, solid group of folks over there and factory authorized resellers.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • thuchien
    thuchien Posts: 103
    edited April 2008
    i have kef4000 and i love it. I heard kef 3500 in store and i think it is a great sub for that price compare to other.
    Sony 60" XBR2
    PIONEER SC 05
    Samsung BD-UP 5000

    7.1 SETUP
    Infinity P-FR with 12" build in sub
    Infinity P-CC
    4 Infinity P QPS
    Kef sub 4000

    pure av PF60
    3 cobalt speaker cables
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  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited April 2008
    Thanks - All: ordered the KEF today.
    LR Setup:
    Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
    Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
    Parasound 2250 Amp
    Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
    Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
    Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
    NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
    Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
    SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
    Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
    Plans/Fantasies:
    • 400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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  • jaysonbarnett
    jaysonbarnett Posts: 257
    edited April 2008
    i love asseseries 4 less. i have givin them 1400.00 dollars with no worries. they are great sellers
    Audio:
    Onkyo :tx-sr805
    Polk: rti8's
    Polk: rti4's
    Polk: fxi3's
    Polk: csi'3
    Velodyne: VRP 1200
    Epik: Caliber
    Video:
    Panasonic:TH-42PX60U 42"Plasma
    Power Conditioner:
    Monster Power    : HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater
    Dvd:
    Sony: BDP-350
    Game Systems
    WII
    PS3
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