swissy Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 After many hours of research, I think I have narrowed it down to the RW-10. However, I am still open to suggestions for subs. Unfortunately, my proximity to a LR is limited. Therefore, many of my choices are faith based. I am into Klipsch and have been for a while. My setup currently is: RC-25 Frazier Fronts Model #? (These are hand me downs. Changing to RB-35. Also a $400 limit on fronts) Junky Sony Rear (RS-25 coming in this month) Junky Sony 50W sub Yamaha V2300 (Formally Sony STR-DE475) As you can see, this is a large upgrade from my initial system. While it might not be Home Theater Extreme, it does have the WAF. She may not understand, but the budget has been set. I wanted an SVS 20-39 PCi, however, this price was shot down and there is no compromise on the fronts to make up the difference. I can't imagine going to RB-15 in order to get the SVS. This is for 80% HT, but treat it as 100%. Please do not say Well, for $500 you could get the XXXXXX. The budget is set and can only move for shipping. There is a sketch of the room attached. As you can see, it is a little challenging. Any suggestions are welcome, even on the fronts. Sorry about the misspelled topic header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfrankie Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hey Peter, I'd buy the Adire Rava. If you take a look at the recent post by Music Lover, he said he called Adire since they were out of Shiva's(the 12" driver in the Rava) and they were substituting the DPL-12 12" driver instead. This driver is much better suited for use in a sealed enclosure and in most room should have very good output from ~25hz and up. The RW10 is really no competition for a Rava with the DPL12 and it comes in at $399. Just call to verify this and do it quick before the Shiva gets back in stock . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissy Posted November 4, 2003 Author Share Posted November 4, 2003 Thanks for the reply Frankie. That post is what got me on this alternate sub kick. I looked up the Rava earlier and it was listed at $399 or $424 w/ DPL12. This was an attractive offer and people here and on other forums seem to like it. The only problem is not being able to test drive it. I have a Klipsch dealer within an hour and can test the RW-10, but going back to my first post, this may be a faith-based purchase. Thank you again and the Rava w/ the DPL12 is starting to take the lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire pinch Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 The Klipsch RW-12 too??? I think Ive read a post on this forum of a guy who is able to purchase one for around $400. But I didnt heard yet the Klipsch RW series of sub so I dont know too much if it would be better for HT than the Rava in that case. I think, just think that yes because the RW-12 is ported and even with a woofer which has less excursion or a bit less, it could have an advantage for the punch factor in HT. But I will let others to tell you if the RW-12 can be a good choice. Frankie can certainly tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissy Posted November 6, 2003 Author Share Posted November 6, 2003 The least expensive I could find the RW-12 was $430, but the shipping was an additional $55. Not a real deal when they make it back on shipping. Besides that, it is an Unauthorized dealer. Not that I mind that, but there are only a few UD's that I trust. At any rate, the Rava seems like a good choice. I imagine anything is better than my current sub. How about it matching the RB-35? Is the RF-15 better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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