Hsu VTF3 MK3 subwoofer

camtah
camtah Posts: 128
edited November 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Hsu VTF3 Mk3 Subwoofer for sale. Asking $575/obo +shipping

I am the original owner. The unit was purchase 02/2007 and the HT that is it installed in is used 3 or 4 times a month. I have the original shipping box. I prefer local buyer due to shipping costs. I will consider limited delivery in the Chicago-land area for an additional fee. Picture available upon request
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  • mak99
    mak99 Posts: 362
    edited November 2009
    Pix? Also, what color is the finish - black, rosenut, etc.

    Dare I ask shipping $$ to Seattle 98108?
    Main HT:JVC DLA-RS45135" Elite Screens fixed frame, 1.1 gainMarantz SR7007 (operating as pre-pro)Emotiva XPA-1 x3 (L+C+R), UPA-7 (surrounds)Oppo BDP-103D/BDP-83Toshiba HD-XA2Panamax M5410 Pro x3Polk LSiM707s, LSiC706, 80 F/X-LS, 65-RTSeaton Sound/MCCA MFW "Turbo" + custom Dayton SA1000 sub amp (orig. AV123 MFW-15)Velodyne SMS-1I/Cs: MP 12ga/4-cond (fronts); MP 12ga (surrounds), MP HDMI (all sources), some BJC sprinkled thruoutHarmony EliteSalamander Triple 40 C/B* still need to sell older but mint gear!!
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Sorry the pictures aren't the greatest. The finish is satin black. The shipping weight is 90lbs and the package(27x23x33) qualifies as oversize from UPS so it bumps the weight up 106lb class. You are looking at close to $130
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    ALL:

    I have reduced the price to $525 and will ship for a flat $100 (CUS only).
    Will accept PayPal for Total Cost + 3%
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  • mak99
    mak99 Posts: 362
    edited November 2009
    Hm, if this sub wasn't so big! Nice sub though, wish I had the space for it...I hope she sells quick for you!
    Main HT:JVC DLA-RS45135" Elite Screens fixed frame, 1.1 gainMarantz SR7007 (operating as pre-pro)Emotiva XPA-1 x3 (L+C+R), UPA-7 (surrounds)Oppo BDP-103D/BDP-83Toshiba HD-XA2Panamax M5410 Pro x3Polk LSiM707s, LSiC706, 80 F/X-LS, 65-RTSeaton Sound/MCCA MFW "Turbo" + custom Dayton SA1000 sub amp (orig. AV123 MFW-15)Velodyne SMS-1I/Cs: MP 12ga/4-cond (fronts); MP 12ga (surrounds), MP HDMI (all sources), some BJC sprinkled thruoutHarmony EliteSalamander Triple 40 C/B* still need to sell older but mint gear!!
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Thanks..I am picking up a couple of Epik Sentinals and this Hsu must go. Nothing wrong with it, I just wanted to go to dual subs and Epik is local to me.

    Christmas is coming. I have the box already for wrapping !!!!
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2009
    Where are you in the chicago area? I may be interested.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Naperville
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  • mufsoman
    mufsoman Posts: 635
    edited November 2009
    Camtah, do you work during the day? I will be in the Naperville area tomorrow about noon. If your available, could I stop by for a sound demo? What part of Naperville do you live? I'll be by 88 and Highland. Thanks
    Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
    Front: Rti12's
    Center: Csi A6
    Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
    Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
    APC H15
    Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
    The rest is TBD.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    I'm using the driver taken from HSU's older VTF-3 HO model in a DIY sub and it absolutely rocks everything here.

    The VTF MK3 uses the same enclosure/etc. (minus 500watt amp n diff driver) but looking at the numbers they shouldn't differ too much, maybe just a little less output and extended frequency down to only 18hz.

    What I'm trying to say, this subwoofer is a beast and I bet that it'll please anyone that's been on the look out for an SVS or EPIK subwoofer at this price range. Deep, powerful bass for HT yet amazingly accurate for music given it's characteristics.

    Anyway, goodluck with your sale! And free bump!
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    mufsoman: check your PM
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Last chance before I e-bay it. Then the price is going up...
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited November 2009
    someone buy this sub! before I bought my VTF-3, I auditioned it side by side with an SVS, and picked the HSU. The sound quality and musicality of this sub is MUCH better than the SVS, while having an enormous amount of headroom. Its the cleanest sub you'll ever hear!
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    I think these are better pics...This is a great sub and you won't be disappointed
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  • gtu2004
    gtu2004 Posts: 620
    edited November 2009
    mystik610 wrote: »
    someone buy this sub! before I bought my VTF-3, I auditioned it side by side with an SVS, and picked the HSU. The sound quality and musicality of this sub is MUCH better than the SVS, while having an enormous amount of headroom. Its the cleanest sub you'll ever hear!

    which svs sub?
    Onkyo 805, RtiA5s, Csi5, Rti6s
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,818
    edited November 2009
    gtu2004 wrote: »
    which svs sub?

    Exactly. Pretty "broad brush" statement...
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited November 2009
    gtu2004 wrote: »
    which svs sub?

    I had a PB12-NSD for 2 weeks. The HSU is much more accurate, musical, and clean... with AT LEAST as much head-room as the SVS. Powerful bass, without the slightest hint of boom...just straight up compressed air shaking up the room. It really is unlike anything I've heard from a subwoofer.
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    I've heard SVS subs, and honestly I'd lean more torwards HSU research if you're looking for a double-duty sub. A polk member here took the sub I built using the HSU driver, and he too thought it was very clean, accurate, and fast for music and just as powerful for HT.

    I've heard the older 12" model as well as cylinder-models, never the ultra's so don't get me wrong when I say that I think the HSU sounded better. Just a personal opinion, someone needs to jump on this sub!
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited November 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    I've heard SVS subs, and honestly I'd lean more torwards HSU research if you're looking for a double-duty sub. A polk member here took the sub I built using the HSU driver, and he too thought it was very clean, accurate, and fast for music and just as powerful for HT.

    I've heard the older 12" model as well as cylinder-models, never the ultra's so don't get me wrong when I say that I think the HSU sounded better. Just a personal opinion, someone needs to jump on this sub!

    Almost all of the people who have had the chance to listen to both, prefer the HSU on the basis of sound quality. The accuracy of the bass provides benefits outside of music too...as subtle LFE details that are either overdone or missed altogether by the SVS are brought to life very gracefully with the HSU

    Another big plus to the VTF-3 is the variable tuning...allowing you to switch between a lower extension, and higher output. While the SVS did a great job of extending into really low frequencies.....the output in the upper LFE frequencies (around 50-80hz) were lacking in my experience . The same is the case for my VTF-3 running in max extension mode, which is why I run mine in max output mode. And the extension is still very good in max output mode. I measured down to 15hz in max output mode...it'll go very close to 10hz in max extension mode.

    So another big push for someone to pick up this sub. You won't regret it!
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Polkies:

    Thanks for the kind push for this sub. I spent a lot of time and research and the Hsu fit the bill. Originally, I was looking for another companion to this great sub, but decided on another direction after I found a lack of this model on the used market. I have heard the SVS and it is no slouch, but for me the HSU was a tad better in music as well as HT.
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  • camtah
    camtah Posts: 128
    edited November 2009
    Sold sold sold
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