SVS Comparisons for HT

kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
edited July 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I need a sub for mainly HT use (I don't see it being used much for audio only).
I have some space constraints and have narrowed it down between the SVS
25-31 PC Plus and the SB-12 plus (cube).

I know the cylinders get rave reviews, but I envision them as another obstacle / target in the room its going in. What are the thoughts of the Forum, or am I 'splitting hairs' here...
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  • tecmo04
    tecmo04 Posts: 421
    edited July 2008
    ive got the 20-39 pc plus and i love it. i chose it over the cube for space issues and i think it looks cooler. Im pretty sure that the two subs have identical output, same driver and amp. Remember, for the cylinders you have to choose the height to match what frequency you want it tuned at (also adjustable)...

    Just go with the one you like more!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    For home theater use - I would (and have) take the 25-31PC Plus. The SB-12 plus is a sealed design and while it will work great for music, I do not think the extension and output for home theater use will match the 25-31+.

    If it was a choice between the PB-12 and the 25-31, I would take the PB-12 for the deeper tune.

    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2008
    I have an SVS Cylinder sub,a PC-Ultra... and love it for HT use.

    I'm looking at the SB-12 for our 2-channel set-up.

    I think you would be happy with a 25-31,many say they are a true performer for thier size.

    Don't forget SVS has a return policy,if it doesn't trip your trigger,you can always return it.
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited July 2008
    I too have the PC-Ultra but have not heard the 25-31 Plus. However I would not hesitate to recommend the cylinder based SVS subs. The weight is carried low so for a target they don't tip over easily. thier foot print is not too bad if you don't mind how tall they are.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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