badbob Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I am torn between getting a 20-39PCi and a 25-31PCi tuned to 22Hz. Aside from the obvious physical size difference (39in vs 31in), is 2Hz something to get all worked up over? I realize that the difference in price is only $50, but the WAF on the smaller sub would be better! Thanks in advance. ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 bb, it would be auto for me for $50. i look at the sub to mostly work w/ that below 40hz. so given most low bass material & the room size works mostly for the 1st octave of hearing, 20-40hz, get the most you can in at least in that range, if not some below. i like having the capability & feel down to 12.5hz flat w/ the hgs-18. iow, given the narrow range where a sub should really do the work, 2hz is signif. at least to get to 20hz flat, squeeze that budget & waf til it hz. sub is really for the 1st octave; not for the 2nd octave as long as one has bigger speaks that work better to 40hz & the right crossovers & power. but that's the other direction. jmo i'd get the 20 & have 'em tune THAT lower. ------------------ My Home Systems Page This message has been edited by boa12 on 08-09-2002 at 05:03 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I mean, would your wife really get worked up about 8 inches ... You can always get the bigger one and get her somthing nice in return, you know, a trade if you will? Also, either way, it is going to be big, so I can't see there being a HUGE difference in size after all is said and done. 8" is not a HUGE difference. But really, for your sake, I wouldn't be too upset if I were you and got the smaller of the two. Both are going to give you uber bass, so just see how it works out. Good luck!!! ------------------ 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...
badbob Posted August 10, 2002 Author Share Posted August 10, 2002 boa, "squeeze that budget & waf til it hz". rat, "I mean, would your wife really get worked up about 8 inches". I do like this BB for the highly technical advice you receive! I love it! Thanks for the laughs. ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 You welcome!!! Have you made any progress yet? ------------------ 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...
badbob Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 My only objective is to get an SVS before their sale prices end on 9/21/02. Right now I am leaning toward the 20-39PCi. ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Badbob - I would get the 20-39's deeper is always better. I have them and they are great but when I go over to friends houses that have the 16-46's I say Damm that is what I should have gotten. BTW did you get the e-mail I sent out about a Klipsch gathering here in DFW. I don't know if you have changed your e-mail recently or not. Laters, ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Bigger!!! ------------------ 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...
HornEd Posted August 17, 2002 Share Posted August 17, 2002 Hmnmmm, badbob, why not acquaint the WAF with the deep-dredging 16-46... but allow that you will give up those low organ notes to cut the 46" height down to only 39"... nice guy that you are! Dolby Digital's reference level for commercial theaters is measured at 121.5 dB at 20 Hz. If you can hit that, you can produce every bass note on a Dolby Digital DVD that has been recorded for your potential enjoyment. Of course, it usually takes two Ultras in a corner to make that number in most listening environments. It's a lot easier to make $50 than it is to live without the bottom-thrilling lost two Hz... particularly if you have quality leather seating! Go for it! -HornED ------------------ This message has been edited by HornEd on 08-17-2002 at 01:20 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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