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A better alternative would be to look into some of the Klipsch in-wall units. I can't imagine an RB-35 flush mounted would sound right. You would loose a lot of the bass, not to mention what would happen to the rear sound wave coming out of the port.

Seems a little stout. What state is Orange County in?

I have a pair of RF-5's in my bedroom. I have to turn the bass down on my pre-amp. of course corner loading has a lot to do with it, but in their last location, I never felt them lacking.

---------------- On 4/25/2005 5:19:01 PM AZNracerx1989 wrote: Does the SVS ultra do good on music too??? or is it really bad? or just worst than klipsch?? i dont get it!! IS SVS DECENT ON MUSIC ---------------- Klipsch subs will emphasize the (roughly) 35 to 40 Hz region, where most of the slam for music is heard. SVS subs are extremly flat across the frequency range. It's a matter of personal preference as to what you prefer. I personally like the accuracy of the SVS subs and think that they are outstanding with music. The fact that they dig so low for HT is just a plus.

---------------- On 4/21/2005 6:45:55 PM Hardhitter wrote: Do you feel that the RSW12 or 15, or the SVS's in that size are boomy? ---------------- None of the subs that you are considering will sound boomy once the phase is set correctly and the sub is calibrated to your system. On 4/21/2005 6:45:55 PM Hardhitter wrote: Just want the best sub for the money I am going to spend. ---------------- Bang for the buck, you can not beat the internet direct sales approach of SVS. DIY is about the only thing that comes close.

If a director puts it in a movie, I want something that can accurately reproduce it. A lot of movies are dipping down into the single Hz area. I don't want my sub rolling off at 25.

First of all, I'm not posting as an expert, just someone lucky enough to have had both of the subs in question and a pair of ears. The difference in SQ was negligeable to me. Some people that have had both say that there is a subtle difference and that they favor the sound of the Ultra driver. You might hear a slight difference in a blind A/B test, but you'd really have to do some critical listening. Output however is another thing. The dual driver box with 400 more watts really put the tube in its place. At low to moderate levels I might prefer the PCU and it's PEQ. When you want to really shake the house down, I'd take the box in a heartbeat. One of the other forums I frequent has a guy that had a PCU and then added a PB12Plus2. He was really impressed with the PCU, but blown away by the PB12Plus2. "Took it to another level" I think he said. If I could only have one sub it would have to be the +2, but I watch more movies than listen to music (70/30). Carl

Between the 2, The PCUltra definately. Unless you're just hung up on a cylinder, I'd get the PB12Plus/2. For $50.00 more, it spanks the Ultra in output and SQ is right there. I've had them both and would take the +2 over the PCU hands down.

Good point Ear. I moved the SVS out to the garage last weekend to package it up for shipping. I forgot how much floorspace it was taking up! We're now debating what to do with all that room in the corner. I'm thinking media rack.........We'll have to see.

If you don't mind the fan, check out some of the Behringer amps. Great bang for the buck.

---------------- On 4/10/2005 11:54:11 PM Blackmesa wrote: I would go with the RW-12, the pb10 is capable but the RW-12 has more surface area and more power, the PB12 will dig deeper but I don't think its going to give you much over the RW-12 other than that. I also happen to own an SVS sub so I'm speaking from experience. ---------------- The reason the Klipsch has more power is to make up for it's smaller enclosure. Have you heard the RW-12 and PB10?

From everything I have read, you should only use 1 crossover. If your receiver is filtering out 100Hz and up, and your sub is filtering 80 Hz and up, I would think you would loose the 80 yo 100 range. Let the receiver do the crossover work and disable the crossover on the sub.

I'm going to start ordering equip. this week if possible. It all depends on delivery time, I'll be in FL. this week end and I don't want to have stuff sitting around my front door with nobody home. I may order when I get back.

I would put them both on the back wall at an elevation of 2' over your head in the seated position.

You should hear what they can do with a 12!

SOLD!! Time for a new avitar.

That was a long way around the block.

With the receivers we have now, plug and play is not an option. An SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter is used to measure the sound pressure (volume) of each individual speaker (and sub). The goal of using this meter is to have all speakers at the same level in the main seating position. The meters can be found at Radio Shack for around $50.00. An Avia disc is a disc played in your DVD player that will walk you through audio and video calibration. Proper calibration is essential for your system to sound good in your environment. It's not as hard as it sounds. Just google Avia and you should find plenty of places on line that sell the disc. Good luck and let us know how it comes out.

Welcome to the forum. Have you calibrated your system with an SPL meter and disc such as Avia? If not, start there. After you calibrate everything and still have a problem, let us know. It can't be done properly by ear. Start off choosing "small" for your speaker selection and follow the disc.

I would have expected just the opposite. Clipping with HT and not music. Hmmmmm. Is the receivers sub gain hotter in the stereo mode than in surround?

Now if I could just sell my last sub, I'd get started!

I'll have to agree w/scp53 on this one. The RSW's will give you more slam in the 40 Hz region and are great with music. For HT the SVS will give you more usable SPL below 25Hz. In my room, fron 20 to 16 Hz, the output actually increases slightly. The reference subs drop off substantially in this area. Not to mention the money you'll have left over if you comapre the price of the 2 Reference speakers to the 1 SVS.

Behringer EP-2500. Keep the questions coming, free bump

Oh yeah, welcome to the forum! Carl

One of mine had to be mounted in sheet rock. I used 2 hollow wall anchors. They are about 3" long with a long pan head machine thread screw. You drill a 1/2 to 5/8 hole, insert the anchor and tighted the screw. As you are tightening it, it collapses (opens) like an umbrella onto itself. When you can tighten it no more, you unscrew the bolt and the anchor is permanently affixed to the wall. I put mine up over a year ago and even had a sub on the same wall, it hasn't budged. Ideally the side surrounds are mounted about 2 feet above the head of a person seated in the listening area and a couple feet behind. Your room may make you vary those locations however.