Looking to replace Velodyne CHT-12 with Hsu or SVS

BjornB17
BjornB17 Posts: 752
edited September 2008 in Speakers
I currently have a Velodyne CHT-12 but I am considering replacing it with a Hsu or SVS. My room is 19x16x10. SVS recommended their biggest subwoofer for this room, which seems like overkill.

What do you guys recommend? I don't have any set budget yet but cost will be a factor. I'd like to have more musicaility than what my CHT-12 offers, but need it to be DEEP and LOUD for movies :D
KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited September 2008
    Not one of the ones you mentioned, but the MFW-15 will fit your bill quite nicely!
    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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
    edited September 2008
    I had an SVS sub (very good by the way) but have since changed up & went with a Velodyne SPL-1200R. After hearing the Velo, for me there's no going back to SVS. An SPL or DD series from Velodyne will keep you content & happy for a long time.
    "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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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited September 2008
    IMO, I don't think there are to many 15 inch subs that are musical. They are too big and don't respond fast enough (missing that tight punchy bass).

    If I were you, I would go with a Velo SPL1000R
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    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    The only reason SVS would recommend the Ulta would be you stressed you wanted the best. All their subs are very good. A PB12NSD would be plenty for your room. Also, larger quality ported subs are very efficient with a profound bottom kick, but very musical if properly calibrated. The MFW 15 and Epik Knight are great examples. Velo makes nice subs too and for a music application, they are hard to beat because they are so controlled, but even the DDs can't hang with the big boys for HT. I've had the DD15 in here and have heard the 18 many times. Great subs, but the servo severly limits output below 30hz in comparison to the other top subs on craigsub's list.

    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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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited September 2008
    that MFW-15 looks very nice and is priced right. Is it actually pretty musical?
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    that MFW-15 looks very nice and is priced right. Is it actually pretty musical?
    The site is down right now, but Craig's sub evaluation is on one of the forums at...


    www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum

    it may still be posted at av123 as well...it's been pulled from AVS.

    Craig, love him or hate him, is a very knowledgeble guy and before he went into business, he rated about 30 subs. The MFW 15 is up near the top. Read the thread and get his comments. Most folks that own them agree. The MFW is a powerful and musical sub with strong midbass impact for a reasonable price. Seaton designed it.

    I suspect the Epik Knight or Caliber are every bit as good, if not better (though bigger). At least Chad Kuypers seems to think so and he builds them. He has done an A/B he tells me.

    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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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited September 2008
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    that MFW-15 looks very nice and is priced right. Is it actually pretty musical?

    I am no expert, but to answer your question: yes, imo. If you are considering getting one, I would definitely suggest posting on the AV123 forum asking for a demo in your area. The community is pretty strong there and I'm sure someone will step up and give you a listen.

    As Ron said, there are other great options like Epik. Others include eD, SVS, HSU, etc. But, the MFW-15 is an excellent sub!
    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 September 2008
    Buy the MFW-15 and tell us about it.
    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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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited September 2008
    i just may do that. their website says that if you dont like it, you get a full refund INCLUDING return shipping. win win situation. I'll let you knows know sometime next year when i have the funds to buy it :D (would buy it now if i wasnt closing on a house in a couple months)
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited September 2008
    I have had subs from Sunfire; Paradigm, Mirage, Velodyne, and Boston and have never owned an SVS. I have heard an SVS and can say that SVS will be my next sub. For the money there is no question. I currently own a Paradigm Reference servo and the SVS blows it away.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2008
    SVS all the way, followed by Epik. They both make excellent subs, the PB13U would kill your room. Or you could go with dual PB12 Plus's
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    SVS products are in transition. I don't think you'll be seeing anymore /2s. This is a guess, not knowledge. Should be hearing some news shortly.

    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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