jwadd21 Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I can get an SVS 25-31CS and a Marantz MA700 300w amp for $480 shipped. Or I can get an M&K 125MX for 600.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I haven't heard M&K subs for a long time - but I can tell you that the SVS deal is well worth the money. I can't imagine getting better quantity and quality of bass for under $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 And, IMHO, a $500 SVS should be compared to a $1000+ anything else... Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 SVS goes deeper and will play louder.Plus its less expensive. M&K will be a better match for compact bookshelf/monitor speakers. What is more important to you? TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 "And, IMHO, a $500 SVS should be compared to a $1000+ anything else..." Reality check Did you hear everything else? Very probably NOT. This being said there are a few makes that bring this level of performance for little money too. HSU(had the TN1220 at home a few years ago),Adire RAVA,Paradigm PW2200(purchased one for under $700 Canadian...this is less then 450USD! Sorry to ruin the party. LOL Its not like I want to steamroll SVS.Just giving choices here TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I have an M&K MX-100. It's very tight and very musical. But my long term upgrade plans involve adding an SVS as a second sub, as the M&K doesn't have the impact of an SVS for home theater applications. Regards, Colin ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I use an M&K Volkswoofer with my Cornwalls - this sub exceeded my expectations. The sealed design is very good with music and gives a seamless transition to the main speakers (which are run full range, BTW). The sub is quite accurate and goes deep (flat to 20Hz according to my spl meter). My sub is used for almost exclusively for music and is outstanding for that application. If works fine for home theater as well, but if your system is geared more for home theater and you want loud, pounding effects (usually in lieu of accuracy), I would recommend a different sub. For a nicely blended, accurate, fill the bottom octave, music dedicated sub, I do like the M&K. Opinions vary widely here - just my 2 cents. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I've haaad an M&K 200 for a couple of years and run it with my Kornerhorns. Of course it can't meet the 124 db level of the Kornerhorns but I never play the horns that loud anyway. The M&K 200 mates very well with the horns and keeps up very well at loud enuf for me levels. The M&K 125 is a close brother to the 200. It uses about the same cabinet size but a smaller power amp, they both use 2 12" woofers (both active) but I think that the model # of the woofers is different. I'd consider it a good buy. To each his own. ------------------ Jim McClung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I'd go SVS. ------------------ Receiver: Sony STR-DE675 CD player: Sony CDP-CX300 Turntable: Technics SL-J3 with Audio-Technica TR485U Speakers: JBL HLS-610 Subwoofer: JBL 4648A-8 Sub amp: Parts Express 180 watt Center/surrounds: Teac 3-way bookshelfs Yes, it sucks, but better to come. KLIPSCH soon! My computer is better than my stereo! For JBL related subjects and more fun, click: http://www.audioheritage.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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