Hsu svs

mailman23
mailman23 Posts: 93
edited January 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I called and talked to HSU and SVS.I have a room that is 3500 cu feet, and a $800 budget.Hsu you said to go with the vtf3 mk3 ($730) shipped. SVS said to go with PB12 NSD ($650) shipped. Anyone with any experience with these models?
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  • HHStuart
    HHStuart Posts: 263
    edited January 2009
    I haven't heard either one but you might want to consider the ED A5 350. It's in the same price range ($650) and it's rated higher in Craigsublist than the other two. I've been looking at subs in that price range quite a bit lately.
    Front - Polk LSiM 705, Center - Polk LSiM 704c, Rear - Polk LSi 7
    Subwoofer - Epik Legend
    Receiver (as Preamp) - Sony STR-DA3400 ES
    Amplifier - Outlaw 7125
    Television - 58" Samsung Plasma PN58B860
    Blu Ray - OPPO BDP 83
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  • donedroolin
    donedroolin Posts: 225
    edited January 2009
    Mailman23, Look into something in the VELODYNE family, You will not be disapointed.
    TV- 52 inch LCD SONY BRAVIA XBR6
    TV- 42 inch PLASMA HITACHI ULTRA VISION
    AMP- PARASOUND HALO A-51
    CONTROLLER- PARASOUND HALO C-2
    FRONT SPEAKERS- LSi15's and LSiC
    REAR SPEAKERS- LSi7's
    SUBWOOFER- VELODYNE DD15
    BLU RAY- LG SUPER BLU BH200
    BLU RAY- SONY BDPS350
    GAME SYSTEM- NINTENDO Wii
    MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER
    WIRES- AUDIO QUEST and MONSTER
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2009
    I'd get the most expensive SVS you can afford.
    Never Forget
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2009
    The PB12NSD of PC12 are roughly equivalent to the Hsu for output and sound quality. Craig's ratings are for older revs of each model. The latest PB12 that Craig evaluated would have scored in the 95-96 range, but SVS didn't want him to continue since he had formed his own company (it was never added to the list). Hsu's 3.3 w-w/o Turbo have been improved as well, so give it the benefit of the doubt and get the one that's size or finish appeals better.

    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    I had a HSU 3 3 T in my 4200Cf with 1800cf opening that was excellent for music but in my room I was bottoming out for movies, room was just too big. It is a great sub. I now have the SVS PB13U which handles everything I can through at it but thats not your question.

    I think you would be happy with either one and above all they have excellent customer service.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • mailman23
    mailman23 Posts: 93
    edited January 2009
    I ordered the svs pb12-nsd today.Thanks for all who replied.It's also nice to know that craig's rating was not the rating for the current pb12.Now I can't wait till it gets here.
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