any opinions on sunfire?

[HTADDICT]

Nobody ever talks about the sunfire subs,not even when comparing a klipsch to a velodyne or some other model, why?

How would they compare to the other high end subs out there? I have yet to hear one for myself, but they do seem like they would be impressive. Anyone out there think the same? (not that I would buy anything other than klipsch)

[boa12]

ht, i know a few on here had a sf true & used to talk about them. all i've heard is they put out some big bass for such a small box kinda like the vel hgs.

wonder if they're on the TN list under that ksw-15-best sub? thread. think i'll check that now.

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Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C-7, Cornwall I (rear)

Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer

Monsterbass 400 sub interconnects & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z-12 cable

Marantz SR-8000 receiver

Sony DVP-C650D cd/dvd player

Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv

Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr

Technics dual cassette deck

Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box

Boa's Listenin Lounge:

Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, cheap little Technics (rear)

Monster MCX Biwires

Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver

Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975)

Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3

Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer

Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge

Sega Genesis game player

Sub: None yet

rock on!

[GeorgeC]

I have a few subwoofers, a couple of less expensive ones (Dahlquist PDQ-1500 and Cambridge Soundworks original Powered Sub and Slave - both good, but better for movies than music).

Then I have the Sunfire True Sub Signature and Klipsch KLF-10s. Both are good for both movies and music. It's unfair to compare the two, as the Sunfire is a $1999 unit and the Klipsch had, I believe, a $1299 list. The Klipsch is decent, tight and musical, but not too impressive (that's the only Klipsch product I've ever said that about - and it was quickly discontinued). The Sunfire, though, is in another league. It's smooth when it should, and extremely dramatic when it needs to. It's the only piece of audio electronics I have that actually scares me! It's got too much power in a box so small, and I am a little afraid of it. But I have absolutely nothing bad to say about it. I love it.

I am excited, though, about the new Klipsch Reference subs. Especially the huge 15" one - it was beautiful and impressive looking. I would love to hear it. And I think it's price is about the same as the Sunfire Signature I have.

[HTADDICT]

Thanks, nice to know somebody out there has one, was beginning to be a mystery for me. I Like to keep all of my things matching, for me it's sony and Klipsch,but that sunfire sub does tempt me, glad klipsch is coming out with the new line. I'll post what I got one time her(I LIKE MATCHING COMPONENTS)

Sony da30es receiver, Sony a55 DD sat

Sony mdp-405gx LD, Sony dual tape,

Sony 5 disc carousel, Sony slv-798 hifi vcr

Sony 7 band eq, minidisc player & portable

Sony 32 inch trinitron tv, sony playstation2

SIMA SVS4 VIDEO SWITCHER (great little piece)

Klipsch reference line with ksw12 soon to add another klipsch sub

[GeorgeC]

Sorry, I just noticed my mistake above - I meant I have Klipsch LF-10 subs (not KLF-10s - which are full range speakers). Sorry for any confusion.

[Q-Man]

I use the Sunfire Signature with Klipschorns & LaScalas. I like it a lot. It not only can keep up with them it can get way too loud & over power them if you don't set it right. It is a sub that once you get the crossover set, you never have to change it. That's not true with the volume control. You have to adjust it for different material.It should have a remote control.

Q.

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Q-Man