Klipsch THX Ultra2 Subwoofers

danz1906
danz1906 Posts: 5,144
edited October 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi Guys,

Is anyone Familiar with the Klipsch THX Ultra2 Subs?
I heard them yesterday and they were AWESOME:D:D:D
If I had the Cash those babies would be mines:cool:

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/thx-ultra2.aspx
Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited March 2009
    Yes I have Installed 2 of them on my last Job at Tweeter, they shook the block man. Awesome woofs.

    Dan
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Yes I have Installed 2 of them on my last Job at Tweeter, they shook the block man. Awesome woofs.

    Dan

    I agree, the best Ive heard so far:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    Im getting close to getting those Awesome subs:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2009
    I would definetly listen to others in that price range to compare. There are a lot of nice subs out there for that kind of coin. :D
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  • Mike21
    Mike21 Posts: 252
    edited March 2009
    First system I've seen w/ 2 subs. Awesome. 12" x 500w = 20Hz. I'll bet the synergy between the 2 subs takes the FR down to 18Hz.

    Mike
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    Mike21 wrote: »
    First system I've seen w/ 2 subs. Awesome. 12" x 500w = 20Hz. I'll bet the synergy between the 2 subs takes the FR down to 18Hz.

    Mike

    The THX Ultra2 subs are MONSTERS:D
    The best that I have heard:)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Has anyone demo these Subs???
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Well Guys looks like I sold my Paradigm DSP-3400 subwoofer on Audiogon.
    I may pickup a used pair of Klipsch Ultra2 subwoofers this weekend.:cool:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    I agree, the best Ive heard so far:D

    The best compared to what? Have you listened to the SVS PB13U, any Velodyne subs, anything from Epik or the like? I like Klipsch gear, I used to own a KSW 12 and it was decent until I sold it and went SVS. I have not heard this sub you're buying, however there's a ton more options out there. Looks good to say the least, post your thoughts after you set them up.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    The best compared to what? Have you listened to the SVS PB13U, any Velodyne subs, anything from Epik or the like? I like Klipsch gear, I used to own a KSW 12 and it was decent until I sold it and went SVS. I have not heard this sub you're buying, however there's a ton more options out there. Looks good to say the least, post your thoughts after you set them up.

    The Klipsch Ultra2 Subwoofer system is next level. Its up there with
    the Velo dd-18 and JL audio F113. The Subs are a THX Ultra2 passive
    subs with the THX Ultra2 KA-1000 amp. The New List price for the system
    is $4000.00. But I got a smoking used local deal:D

    Check it out
    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/ka-1000-thx.aspx
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    pretty cool, looking forward to your thoughts. This is dual sub configuration correct?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    pretty cool, looking forward to your thoughts. This is dual sub configuration correct?

    I picked up the Ultra Thx2 KW-120 subs tonight,I got them set-up
    but its too late to really test them out. I will tweak them out tomorrow
    and let you know what I think.
    Yes, its a Dual sub config with 1000watts from the Ultra THX2 amp:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    The Klipsch THX Ultra2 subwoofer system is better that I thought.
    The word AWESOME comes to mind,they can play extremely Loud and go
    way Low without distortion. The pair of KW-120 subs are Mad Crazy on movies
    picking up the subterranean Bass, a bass wave that you can feel.

    The Killer part is that the Subs are very good on Music and Concert-DVD.
    Super low,quick and tight bass.They have the ability to pick out the lowest
    octaves,bass notes that I didnt know was there. BRAVO!!!!!!!

    I rate these babies a 9.75 out of 10:D:D:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Check out the Bass Driver of the KW-120 subwoofer:cool:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited April 2009
    Awesome man!

    Glad you are digging them. Pretty beefy driver!

    This is my favorite driver pic I can remember coming across --

    thors-hammer-thor-subwoofer-wilson-audio-2.jpg

    This is out of Wilson Audio's 21,000 dollar Thor subwoofer.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Awesome man!

    Glad you are digging them. Pretty beefy driver!

    This is my favorite driver pic I can remember coming across --

    thors-hammer-thor-subwoofer-wilson-audio-2.jpg

    This is out of Wilson Audio's 21,000 dollar Thor subwoofer.

    The Drivers look similiar, I sure that at $21,000 the Wilson is Much Better
    It better be for that price;)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited April 2009
    Somewhat partial to this one...:):

    13Ultrawoof.jpg

    Ultra132.jpg

    ultra_comparo_topside_compressed2.jpg



    Weighing in at 55 lbs....
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    http://www.klipsch.com/images/2024/600x600.aspx

    Check out that Magnet!!!
    Coming in at 60lbs:p:p:p
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited April 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    http://www.klipsch.com/images/2024/600x600.aspx

    Check out that Magnet!!!
    Coming in at 60lbs:p:p:p

    Actually, that one comes in at 15lbs (the magnet/motor).
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited April 2009
    Ultraagain.jpg


    Another angle....
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited April 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    The Klipsch THX Ultra2 subwoofer system is better that I thought.
    The word AWESOME comes to mind,they can play extremely Loud and go
    way Low without distortion. The pair of KW-120 subs are Mad Crazy on movies
    picking up the subterranean Bass, a bass wave that you can feel.

    The Killer part is that the Subs are very good on Music and Concert-DVD.
    Super low,quick and tight bass.They have the ability to pick out the lowest
    octaves,bass notes that I didnt know was there. BRAVO!!!!!!!

    I rate these babies a 9.75 out of 10:D:D:D

    Glad you're diggn' the new subs...
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Glad you're diggn' the new subs...

    Yep, I diggin Them:D
    But that SVS Ultra-13 is looking awesome!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited April 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Yep, I diggin Them:D
    But that SVS Ultra-13 is looking awesome!

    Get one and compare the two. I love my Ultra 13!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Get one and compare the two. I love my Ultra 13!

    I would need Two ULtra-13s for a fair comparision. The Klipsch is a
    dual sub system. I have a buddy that has a Ultra-13 on the way.
    I look forward to checking it out!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited April 2009
    When I get back into HT --

    The subs in my system will hands down be the VMPS Larger Sub -- at minimum 2 of them, at most 4 of them --

    1000 watts going to each sub...

    Each sub is rated at 120db at 20hz - all day.

    The drivers are nothing impressive to look at. Neither is the sub itself -- but it utilizes an active 15,12 and a passive 15" in a push pull configuration -- with a slot loaded bass for insane output and extention.

    Not to mention probally the most accurate bass you will hear...

    There are so many subs out there in that price range...

    sublarg.jpg
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    4 subwoofers,,,,,That sounds AWESOME:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    Those VMPS subs are monsters,,great reviews.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    Ultraagain.jpg


    Another angle....

    I listened to the SVS Ultra 13 yesterday,that sub is HUGE:p
    But it is a Awesome Subwoofer, and a Best Buy:D:D:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited April 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    I listened to the SVS Ultra 13 yesterday,that sub is HUGE:p
    But it is a Awesome Subwoofer, and a Best Buy:D:D:D

    So how did you like it? How'd it compare the to Klipsch set-up?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2009
    speakergeek wrote: »
    So how did you like it? How'd it compare the to Klipsch set-up?

    I prefer the Klipsch,but for the money the SVS ultra-13 cant be beat!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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