New subwoofer(s) recommendation?

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BjornB17
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So I have the setup in my signature. My theater room is about 16'x16'x10'(H). I had to relocate my Velodyne CHT-12 to my home office to replace a CHT-8 that just bit the dust, so that leaves my home theater without a subwoofer. I'm actually open to the idea of having two subs as well, but I might buy one now and a second later. I don't have a particular budget in mind but maybe less than $1000 would be ideal. Is there a go-to sub for that price point that would work well in my room size?
KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    SVS or HSU
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
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    A pair of SB-13 Ultra's looks awesome :o
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,871
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    tonyb wrote: »
    SVS or HSU

    Can't go wrong. They have a great return policy and upgrade policy. They usually have some great deals. Or buy used.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
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    May also want to look at Rythmik and Power Sound Audio.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,454
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    Can't go wrong with this http://hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-3mk5HP.html

    Amazon has an SVS for $400 if you want to go dual https://www.amazon.com/SVS-SB12-NSD-400-watt-Controlled-Subwoofer/dp/B009F8Y7SO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481683509&sr=8-3&keywords=svs
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2016
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    "Amazon has an SVS for $400 if you want to go dual https://www.amazon.com/SVS-SB12-NSD-400-watt-Controlled-Subwoofer/dp/B009F8Y7SO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481683509&sr=8-3&keywords=svs"

    I'm getting one of these delivered in a few hours, for the price it's hard to beat.
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  • larlane
    larlane Posts: 28
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    I recently went with SVS dual SB 2000's. $1300 from SVS new. I found a gently used gloss black and ordered another gloss black from OneCall for $1100 total. These are part of a downsizing I did. I had a huge Elemental Designs A7S-450.

    They are EQ'd with my Denon X4000. I did boost the levels a bit to suit my liking. They are paired with LSIM 705's. Really happy with this as they do a fine job with music and are very capable with action movies.

    Buying new is a plus because of the return policy, but you can generally find at least one for sale used and buy another "open box" if you want to save cash. Plus OneCall has an Amazon store and you can use Amazon credit to spread out payments with no interest.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,434
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    Dang Cathy, good heads up on this!
    I've always been curious to try the smaller sealed SVS subs.
    cfrizz wrote: »
    "Amazon has an SVS for $400 if you want to go dual
    I'm getting one of these delivered in a few hours, for the price it's hard to beat.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
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    rpf65 wrote: »
    May also want to look at Rythmik and Power Sound Audio.

    Just following up on this thread years later. I bought an SVS sub, which was okay but a bit underwhelming, but was able to recover most of my cost by selling it. Recently bought a Rythmik F12 (turns out they are local to me), and I've been in audio heaven ever since. The servo system and ultra deep frequency response really are awesome.
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,316
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    Trust your ears, B. They never lie.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,085
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    BjornB17 wrote: »
    Recently bought a Rythmik F12 (turns out they are local to me), and I've been in audio heaven ever since. The servo system and ultra deep frequency response really are awesome.

    It’s Christmas, buy another one!
    If you’re still in the 16 x 16 room, one should be plenty. Otherwise, get another F12
    Rythmik is very good stuff
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    Recently bought a Rythmik F12 (turns out they are local to me), and I've been in audio heaven ever since. The servo system and ultra deep frequency response really are awesome.

    It’s Christmas, buy another one!
    If you’re still in the 16 x 16 room, one should be plenty. Otherwise, get another F12
    Rythmik is very good stuff

    I'm in the process of moving, so all I have is my little 2.1 system in my signature hooked up to my PC in my home office, great system for a 11'x10' room. I'm building a new house with a 26'x'18'x10 home theater and I'll be getting dual F18's :#
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    BjornB17 wrote: »
    The servo system and ultra deep frequency response really are awesome.
    I guess sometimes the journey takes time. Hard to go wrong with Rythmik.

    Been strongly considering one or two myself.

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  • mpitogo
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,085
    edited December 2019
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    BjornB17 wrote: »
    I'm building a new house with a 26'x'18'x10 home theater and I'll be getting dual F18's :#

    2 should do it… B)B)

    For those unfamiliar with the F18

    http://www.rythmikaudio.com/F18.html

    btw congratulations on the new digs!
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,002
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    Congratulations on the Rythmik. I don't think I've ever read a bad thing anywhere about their subs. Those 18's are beasts!
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • BjornB17
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    TEAforONE wrote: »
    Congratulations on the Rythmik. I don't think I've ever read a bad thing anywhere about their subs. Those 18's are beasts!

    Thanks! The only thing I would like is if they used a real oak veneer (like the black Polk RTi's have) instead of the vinyl oak wrap, but the fit and finish is still excellent regardless.
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    BjornB17 wrote: »
    I'm building a new house with a 26'x'18'x10 home theater and I'll be getting dual F18's :#

    2 should do it… B)B)

    For those unfamiliar with the F18

    http://www.rythmikaudio.com/F18.html

    btw congratulations on the new digs!

    Thank you!
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • GlennDog
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    BjornB17 wrote: »
    The only thing I would like is if they used a real oak veneer (like the black Polk RTi's have) instead of the vinyl oak wrap, but the fit and finish is still excellent regardless.

    Contact Jim Salk at salksound.com
    he’ll construct a dead silent, furniture grade cabinet in any finish you can imagine

    I have an F12 in one of his “standard finishes” that I’m quite pleased with.
    I’m seriously thinking of another F12

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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,085
    edited December 2019
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    You cannot go wrong with Rythmik! I wouldn’t be contemplating a 2nd sub if I thought the technology wasn’t spot-on

    However, I understand the F18 and F25 (might be others, too) are only available in the XLR3 plate amp
    treitz3 wrote: »
    They are not the easiest to dial in but once they are? Holy Smokes Batman!!!

    I am a huge proponent of “ease-of-use“
    The XLR2 amp allows you to use multiple subs as slaves to the main/master sub. Set-up should be a breeze with multiple subs using XLR2s

    Might want to reach out to Brian at Rythmik and pick his noodle

    Good luck!
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