myram Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Here is my home theater equipment list..... Klipsch Quartets Klipsch KV 3 Klipsch KG .5's Denon AVR-1601 and currently a Cambridge Soundworks Basscube 10. My question is if I sell the Cambridge sub, what would be the best replacement to get for this system? Any ideas or experiences would be helpful. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Myram, I have a similar set-up. Those quartets should do a great job with bass, but I know that that 1601 lacks a bit in this department. My KSW-12 is OK, but I wouldn't recommend it, unless you are on a tight budget, as they can be had for ~300 on the net. I would consider those SVS subs, as they sound like quite the bang for your buck. My brother has a paradigm, that really kicks ***, too. Good luck, Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted March 16, 2001 Author Share Posted March 16, 2001 I have heard that Definitive subs are good, Paradigm are good, but I would really like to stick to an all Klipsch set up.....so would a KSW-10 or 12 be good? Is there any other Klipsch subs from past or present that would be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Hi Steve... I have been using an old Klipsch SW12II sub with ChorusII's for a long time now. This sub and the Chorus's sound VERY GOOD together, (they both use passive radiators) This sub does not automatically power on with a signal like the newer ones, so I have had it plugged into a switched outlet on the back of the receiver and it works fine. This sub would be GREAT with those Quartets if you can find a GOOD used one. You'd LIKE it alot! Take care Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostMan Posted March 17, 2001 Share Posted March 17, 2001 Go with the KS-15, you will not be disappointed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted March 20, 2001 Author Share Posted March 20, 2001 Well for size constraints, and budget limits, it looks as though I am going to shoot for a KSW-12. I can get one for $300 on the net, and my local dealer can't come below $400 on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPahl Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 I just recently replaced my SW12II, (teamed with Chorus II's),with a dual 16-46 SVS package. These subs are incredible. I would suggest the smaller SVS passive system, I think they are 21-39's. If you have an old reciever, you can use this to power the sub, or buy a CHEAP receiver from BB. The subs are priced well below there performance level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 JPahl - dual 16-46's??? OMG - you da man!! Obviously you're new here. Care to give us a synopsis of your SVS subs and a bit o' info about your system and the room that those SVS babies shakes? Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 I have the KSW-12 also with the Chorus IIs and they sound soooooooo good together.... ------------------ Cruzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPahl Posted March 20, 2001 Share Posted March 20, 2001 Sure Tom, here goes: Mains - Chorus II's Center - Academy Surrounds - SS1's (weak link ?!?) Subs - Dual SVS 16-46 w/Samson 700 Receiver - Onkyo DTR7 DVD - Panasonic A310 LD - Pioner M301 TV - Mitsubishi 70"-Not Digital Satellite - Dish Network HT Room (Family Room As Well !) 14,000 cu ft I've had the subs for about a week now. They are replacing an SW12II. The SW12 is a great sub but simply can't be compared the SVS's, and really shouldn't be. I really can't explain the type of bass the the SVS's produce other than to say they are the lowest , loudest and truest subs I have ever heard, (not that i have heard every sub !) I've read all the posts on the SVS subs (that's why I took the chance), and some are quite accurate others are a bit much ("imploding heads"). Initially I calabrated the subs and tossed in the usual test dvd's and got SPL readings in the 107db range, but the actual bass was very disappointing. A little sub reconfiguration and oh my, there's the bass ! I had them positioned one in front of the other and got alot of cancellation, side by side and WOW ! I plan on doing some more tweeking with placement this weekend to get some more accurate readings. I would be happy to post these findings if any one is interested. BTW I did get the chance to compare a single 16-46 against a KSW15 (brother-in-law just bought one), again - no comparison, SVS was much lower, flatter and louder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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