DR.Spec.. Spec this out... svs subs

faster100
faster100 Posts: 6,124
edited March 2003 in Speakers
I really am thinking of the SVS subs as alot of people are, and after Hbomb got his and the rave reviews, I would like one, Not now but maybe in the months to come.. and proving i could unload my like new 404. I can afford the pci 20-39 for 599.00 regardless of what i need, that is what i could ever buy... Now i have a 12 x11 room =with 8 foot ceiling.. Would this work??

I have no plans of this purchase soon, but i have never actually asked Spec what size he thought would work for me, or really if the one i want will work.. I know it will, but just the thoughts of another,

Nap time for wife and kids so i am sitting in silence and thinking, enjoying the peace.. Let me know what ya think
MY HT RIG:
Sherwood p-965
Sherwood sd871 dvd
Rotel 1075 amp x5
LSI15 mains
LsiC center
LSIfx surround backs
Lsi7 side surrounds
SVS pb12/plus2

2 Channel Rig:

nad 1020 Pre-amp
Rotel 1080 stereo amp
Polk sda 2B
kenwood grunt Tuner
realistic lab 450 TT
Signal cable IC
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2003
    We listen to music everyday, and movies mostly on weekends.... But we really appreciate watching movies and will most likely want the more oomph for movies , and music second
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • nellis8166
    nellis8166 Posts: 292
    edited March 2003
    I'm probably going to purchase an SVS with tax money soon...geez SVS ought to be cutting Dr. Spec commision checks for the business he has sent their way.

    -N
    RTi10
    CSi5
    RTi28
    SVS PB12-ISD2

    Denon 2106(pre/pro)
    Adcom 5503(200x3)

    Audioquest Diamondback ICS
    Kimber Kable 8tc biwire(mains and center)

    "Don't let your silly dreams fall in between the crack of the bed and the wall."
    -J. James
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2003
    Spec is very knowledgable and they cut "us" discounts for his hard work when we ask i think
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited March 2003
    he got them to throw a prety good deal for me and i didnet even get 1 of their subs. i thing that dr just gets us good deals beacues we use him as a referance. theirfor the more peeps who ask him to hook them up the more likeley svs would do it.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2003
    That's a tiny square room - almost a sure thing for standing waves and a ragged FR. Have you ever run a sweep on the 404 to see how it looks in the room?

    Anyway, the 20-39PCi will fill that room with more volume than you can stand. In fact, why not go for the 16-46PCi and get the extra extension because you sure won't need all the volume either can deliver.

    No, I don't get a commission for referrals. SVS DOES appreciate customer referrals and the only reason I do support this company so strongly is because I believe they are unique in the audio industry for several reasons and I really dig their business ethic.

    And while SVS always tops my list of recommended subs, I always include excellent and respected alternatives such as HSU, Velodyne, Paradigm, Adire, etc.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2003
    What more can a company like SV ask for than a customer that promotes their product plus has the technical expertise to assist in proper settup. What more can us folks on the forum ask for than the assistance Doc offers to us/Me in particular making a huge capital expendatures. If I spent that kind of dough and was dissapointed because I had ZERO assistance available my wife would KILL me.

    Thanks Doc and I received the package and instructions. I wanted to run sweeps today but I got a surprise visit from executives and it trashed my day. Oh well? at least I have a job I guess...

    HBomed
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2003
    Originally posted by ATCVenom
    Unfortunately my listening area is quite small and I feel SVS will simply be over-powering and would not mesh well at all. Sean

    Only one way to find out. 45 day no questions asked return policy.

    The nice thing is they are very flat through the mid range (room-induced problems aside) and blend seamlessly with the mains. Ask HBomb what he thinks of the blending in his new system.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited March 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec

    Ask HBomb what he thinks of the blending in his new system.

    I have a long way to go regarding subs and layout but I was completely amazed at how NON Directional these subs are. With my PSW350 I could look at and point to where the sound came from. With these subs you just can't tell... Its just there! I can't describe it any better than that.

    HBombed
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited March 2003
    Originally posted by HBombToo


    I have a long way to go regarding subs and layout but I was completely amazed at how NON Directional these subs are. With my PSW350 I could look at and point to where the sound came from. With these subs you just can't tell... Its just there! I can't describe it any better than that.

    HBombed

    You know why?

    Your PSW350 was producing harmonic distortion and the second order at your filter point of 80 Hz is 160, which is easily localized.

    The SVS produces essentially no HD, and that makes it hard to localize at 80. Some people can still localize at 80, but I suspect part of that might be 2nd order HD.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2003
    Thanks Dr. Spec

    I know my room is really small, we plan to hopefully either move or buy this place and add on a theater room, But that will be a year to 2 years down the road.. So i want something that will grow with my me but not overpower me/us.. Thanks for the advice and NO i still havent down the sweep, I actually would have but when i burn the sweep on cd it gets all messed up and not in order. I have built computers for years and burned cd's for ever and for someone reason i keep **** the CD up.. Go figure.. i will try and get it figured out and do the sweep..... and let ya know the result.. Thanks guys
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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