Need help from the subwoofer experts

[Rudy81]

I'm hoping to find a solution to a problem i have created for myself. I have used an SVS 20-39 pc+ for years in my HT and listening room. I used it for both movies and 2ch. I always yearned for a better music sub, like the RSW-15. I just picked one up, brand new, never opened.

I have been comparing the two for the last few days and realize that I like the musicality and precision of the RSW-15 for music, but it leaves me wanting in the movie effects arena. The SVS kills the RSW in the movie sound.

My question, is what to do? I originally planned on selling the SVS, but am now questioning that option. My current thought is to keep them both. Seems like somwhat of a waste of available funds to me.

My current plan is to have the subs on an RCA switch and select one or the other depending on source material.

[wuzzzer]

If you can get your hands on an SVS Ultra you won't regret it. I used to have two of them and it was bigtime overkill in my small basement theater. I ended up selling one of them to free up some money when I bought my new TV and I still have tons of output for music and movies.

I used to have an SVS 16-46 PC+ and it was rotten for music and unbelievable for home theater. Your 20-39 is probably only marginally better than the 16-46 when it comes to music.

Another suggestion would be to sell the RSW-15 and get an Hsu MBM-12. I used one with my 16-46 and it was an awesome combo. I only got rid of it because the Ultra gave a ton more mid-bass slam that the 16-46 never could.

[Rudy81]

Interesting. I will have to look into the Hsu. For now, I found a simple way to use one for music and one for movies.