Kman Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 SUB crossover : off 80hz level : 3 o'clock phase: 0 extended mode one port plugged SVS sound path feet installed sub cables: blue jeanRECEIVER YAMHA 3060: sub level at: -5 AVR settings (Options) Tone control] {bass} 3.5 (Options) Tone control] {Sub trim} 3.5 EXTRA BASS TURNED OFF monoral x 2ROOM 3220 CFT. carpet floor base: wood framed ( room on main level of house) location: one subwoofer on each side wall about a third of the way towards front of roomVERDICT: Excellent! These subs are built with HDF and weigh 98.5lbs each. Impressed with the construction and feel of these things. Packaging was very good and double boxed. Adjustment on the back of sub are pretty much straightforward. Making adjustments on my AVR was necessary to get them where I wanted them. tweaking the levels on the AVR options and sub gain made a big difference in subwoofer output. . Bass is super tight, clean and very punchy. exactly what I was looking for. Not sure how much the sound path feet contributed to this. I would not call my self a bass-head. I don't need or want everything in the room to shake and move ( it shouldn't the way I had it built). The subs performed as i was hoping they would. No chuffing no after rumble, bass starts and stops exactly when it should. These things really slam when needed with zero effort. I am sure I will still be tweaking here and there. but I can live with the results I have now for sure. curious to see after a break in period how they perform. THE BAD The sub feet that come with subwoofer are just crazy small. they seem to overbuild everything else but not the feet. not a deal breaker for sure front grill: doesn't seem to go in very easily. just be careful and line up holes and gently push into each section. again, not a deal breaker. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks for the review! More pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 few more with grill off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 That looks like one helluva sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, teaman said: That looks like one helluva sub! they are pretty beefy, especially for 12 inch subs. I almost went with the 15's but I'm very content with these. I was originally going to go with the SVS PB-2000s- but my curiosity got the better of me and after reading some great reviews on the Monoliths and I just had to see for myself. They didn't let me down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 26 minutes ago, Kman said: they are pretty beefy, especially for 12 inch subs. I almost went with the 15's but I'm very content with these. I was originally going to go with the SVS PB-2000s- but my curiosity got the better of me and after reading some great reviews on the Monoliths and I just had to see for myself. They didn't let me down. They look a lot like the SVS subs and so far all of the Monolith gear has been reviewed favorably. I hope you find it's final resting spot first time around, nothing like a sub crawl with a 100 lb sub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 well I didn't have a lot of options for placement. had the room set up for either front left and right corner or left and right side walls. the sides give me a smoother bass response overall without sacrificing the slam. Keeps the bass punchy and accurate without any boominess. I also like having the options of plugging both ports if needed, gives me a bit more flexibility in how it sounds and performs. It is quite a task getting subwoofers to behave like we want them in our own rooms. So much tweaking. but once its done, its done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kman said: So much tweaking. but once its done, its done! It's never done 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: It's never done 😉 Ha, it is for me ( for now-might have to tweak again if I end up getting the RF7III's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 These Monilith subs are sending waves across the subwoofer forums, especially the 15. It seems the value and performance ratio is inline with SVS was about 8 years ago, which is a very good thing for us consumers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 12 hours ago, K5SS said: These Monilith subs are sending waves across the subwoofer forums, especially the 15. It seems the value and performance ratio is inline with SVS was about 8 years ago, which is a very good thing for us consumers! true- I guess thats why the 10 and 12's have been sold out and won't be back in stock until September. They must have underestimated their popularity and didn't make enough of them. the 15's are still available though. Of course their performance speaks for itself. Takes everything you throw at them with ease. https://www.soundandvision.com/content/monoprice-monolith-12-and-15-thx-ultra-subwoofers-review 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 So I'm looking at dual HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP but these seem super nice...I'm guessing dual 12" wont be as nice as the HSU 15"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Kalifornian said: So I'm looking at dual HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP but these seem super nice...I'm guessing dual 12" wont be as nice as the HSU 15"?? HSU makes great subs no doubt. always gets good reviews. If you are going with dual 15's you should be more than satisfied I would think. Of course the price jumps up some. really depends on your room size, location and personal preference. are you a huge bass head? some guys love it when everything in the neighborhood rattles, regardless.. Me I like a smooth, accurate, punchy, slam bass. One of the reasons I moved the subs to the side walls and went with duals. I'm sure you would be happy with either or. here is some reading material. https://www.avsforum.com/forum/113-subwoofers-bass-transducers/2973756-hsu-vtf-3-mk5-hp-vs-monoprice-monolith-12-a.html https://www.avsforum.com/forum/113-subwoofers-bass-transducers/2961040-800-900-diy-18-vs-hsu-vtf-3-mk5-vs-monolith-12-a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I am 50/50 movies and music. Movie MUST have insane bass, music MUST have tight clean bass....impossible to achieve? Over 10,000 sq ft room with multiple open halls/rooms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 sq.ft? or cubic ft. 10,000 sq. ft is like one massive house! if cubic ft. its still a big room. could easily go dual 15.s- even 18's. PSA, JTR I believe both make 18" subs. Now your talking much more money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 34ish'x34ish'x10' with two hallways and one bedroom door. Its an "open concept" house...dual dayton HF15 with crown amp is decent but want more....and dont want DIY anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Kalifornian said: 34ish'x34ish'x10' with two hallways and one bedroom door. Its an "open concept" house...dual dayton HF15 with crown amp is decent but want more....and dont want DIY anymore... Budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalifornian Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 less than 2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Are you also keeping the Dayton subs? That is a massive room and I think even 2 15’s would get lost but if you had the 2 new 15’s and dual Dayton 12’s, you might get away with it. That is a nice budget in most rooms, just not a room as cavernous as that one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Kalifornian said: less than 2k Probably not going to get insane bass in that room at that pricepoint buying new, prebuilt subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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