boricua2480 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I'm looking for people to send me way down the subwoofer rabbithole and provide me with suggestions on higher end models since I've been out of the loop. Im mainly interested in 15" or 18" models, but will consider 12's or whatever also. I'd love to start down this rabbithole again so send me in deep. My current 7.1.4 gear is listed below and I use it 80% for music and 20% for Movies/TV. Pre/Pro - Lexicon MC-10 Amps - two Bryston 8B-ST's + Lexicon DD-8 Front L/R - Klipsch CF-4's or KPT-456's depending on mood Center - Klipsch KV-4 Side & Back Surrounds - Klipsch KPT-200's Atmos - Klipsch R-1650-C's Subwoofers - Klipsch R-115SW's Conditioner - Panamax MR5100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Anything from SVS in their larger subs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrofan Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Jtr. I have the captivator 2400 and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 You asked for higher-end: https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/speaker/subwoofers/ken-kreisel-dxd-12012-dual-12-push-pull-subwoofer/. Two 12" have more cone area than one 15" and slightly less than one 18". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Velodyne DD-15, DD-18 Servo subwoofer. Cleanest and deepest bass around. Velodyne has been making subwoofers far longer than SVS or any of the competitors. I use three in my all Heritage 9 channel HT. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrofan Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Look at databass website for unbiased tests and reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 i second the JTR line. Power Sound Audio and Rythmik as well. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inMotionGraphics Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Shiva said: i second the JTR line. After watching @Youthman's video last night, I so badly want two of these bad boys as well! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boricua2480 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Cool, I've heard of a couple of these brands and the others are new to me. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, inMotionGraphics said: After watching @Youthman's video last night, I so badly want two of these bad boys as well! I couldn't watch it after seeing that picture. Lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I use 2 Captivator 1400s and their output is ridiculously obnoxious. Not as good for music but for movies I have not heard better. I'd rather watch a movie at home than any theater. I went with the 1400 only because I found one locally for $1,000. Ordered a 2nd one new so for less than $3,500 I have bass like I never dreamt I'd have. I think there is a chance I would be happier with 2 Captivator S1s only because they "should" do better with music while still preforming well in my 200 sq ft room for movies. I have no reason to chase that improvement though because luckily I have Chorus IIs in another room for music. With proper setup of the electronics I could probably dial them in better for music but for now I am happy. With your listening needs I'd lean towards sealed subs. An added bonus to having a system with truly substantial bass capability it makes nearly everything better. There is so much more to hear when watching tv that you never knew about with a system that cannot dig ultra deep. Even though I bought all of his plans I never got a chance to build a large Bill Fitzmaurice horn sub and now I don't have a reason to 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 boric2480, JTR's shop is somewhere near Chicago so if you went with his offerings you may be able to save a fair amount of money if you could pick them up locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boricua2480 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 19 hours ago, finallygotmyheresies said: boric2480, JTR's shop is somewhere near Chicago so if you went with his offerings you may be able to save a fair amount of money if you could pick them up locally. Nice! I'd definitely pick them up since I go to Chicago often to see family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Olson Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 2:09 AM, wuzzzer said: Anything from SVS in their larger subs. would you take a svs sub over say a spl 115? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 8:35 AM, Robert Olson said: would you take a svs sub over say a spl 115? Yes. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 All things being equal a 12" should be quicker than a 15" and a 15" should be quicker than a 18". Less mass to start moving. A 15" is considered going lower than a 12". IMHO I think a 15" is a good comprise as far as the size of speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrofan Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I disagree with the myth that a smaller speaker is "quicker" a larger speaker doesn't have to move as much as a smaller one. There is no such thing as fast or slow bass. Only accurate or inaccurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, nitrofan said: I disagree with the myth that a smaller speaker is "quicker" a larger speaker doesn't have to move as much as a smaller one. There is no such thing as fast or slow bass. Only accurate or inaccurate. Correct. Its more about motor strength than cone size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 4 hours ago, nitrofan said: I disagree with the myth that a smaller speaker is "quicker" a larger speaker doesn't have to move as much as a smaller one. There is no such thing as fast or slow bass. Only accurate or inaccurate. Though I do believe this theory/fact, it sure seems like my RSW-10d(before it crapped out) is "faster" than both my SB13 Plus and B15. Then, after my RSW took a dump, I moved the Revel B15 in with the Yamaha/RB-75 rig and that shot any notion that the 10" was faster than the 15" right out of the sky. Room acoustics and integration was the key. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Olson Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 5:15 AM, willland said: Yes. Bill cuz ive got a 112 sw klipsch now and wanna upgrade was between two spl115 and a pair of svs sb3000. sale on the 115 now 750 a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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