Jay481985 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I'm looking forward to getting a complete home system. I think i want the rf7 which online cost as complete set 2600 without the rsw 15, I was wondering if online is safe cause they said they will honor the warantee and what would be a good estimate on a set of rf7 at a authorized store two towers a center and the surround, no i cannot afford surrounds being the rf7 like THEEAR but i was wondering rsw 15 or svs pb2+ as they fall around the same price? I want the svs for the deep punch but now i been hearing rsw 15 has punch according to new tests. What would be your decision. and what type of reciever also is good i was looking for the denon 3803. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Since we live under BIG brother's watch and the Klipsch police is rampant,making arrests around the forum I am FORCED to point the RSW15 Let democracy be true and allow me to point a SVS PB2-Plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 which is better tho? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 also that system will be for a college dorm LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 For a dorm... any one of these two powerhouse subs will do.You may get evicted The SVS has more deep bass power and digs deeper,the RSW15 has tremendous punch and still serious low end output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I own an RSW-15 and love it. It has plenty of low end, looks that kill the SVS, and sounds wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 If it's for a college dorm I'd definitely get the PB2+. Its built like a tank. Its pretty much party proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterT Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I own an RSW-15 and it really kicks ***!! When I listen to Linkin Park on DVD Audio I'm always afraid that the walls in my living room are going to come crumbling down. I haven't had the privledge of auditioning an SVS sub, but the way the guys here talk about them I sure would like to. I have to agree with RICKB though on the toughness issue. The RSW-15 is a giant square box (it could double as a coffee table) and whenever I have lots of people over I am constantly paranoid that somebody is going nick or scratch the beautiful real wood veneer. The SVS stands upright and takes up way less space. I think in your case the SVS is a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnovaZero Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Well I'd say the RSW-15 has that one up for parties...why? Because it has incredible punch in the 50-80hz area, where most rap/dance bass resides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickB Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I wasn't talking about the way they sound. Soundwise you would be happy with either one. They are both great subs. I was talking about durability. If someone spilled beer or puked on a PB2+ it wouldn't do much damage. But as nice looking as an RSW-15 is I would be too paranoid some drunk would spill something on it or just have to touch the pretty woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 thanks guys i think svs it is but i have the nagging rsw feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thors1982 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I just came to the same question a month ago.... My signature won't move to multiple lines for some reason, but if you read it It says March 6th for my RSW-15 :-) I am So Excited!!!! I heard so so many good things about SVS it was a tough choice. I heard the SVS was much better for movies and got much deeper and a much bigger punch. But, I also heard the RSW-15 was better for music and very clear. Granted I never listened to a SVS :-( so all my opinions take with a grain of salt, I am sure if anyone knows which is better its TheEar :-) But, another big kicker was the Cherry color..... Got to match the rest of my system. Plus the cherry is so pretty. The other kicker was I can't and won't be able to demo a SVS... although I know everyone on here knows more than me.... I like to hear stuff before I buy it. Same reason I own a Denon instead of Harmon Kardon. I don't think you will be dissapointed with either product based on everything I have read. Correct me if I am wrong......... anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Sorry if I bust some bubbles. I don't know how much I'm allowed to say on a Klipsch forum. I guess I'll find out. I've demo'd both (and you can tell by my signature what I went with). Unfortunately, it was a night and day difference. The SVS PB2+ is hands down the beast of these two. I think a previous poster (masterT) to this thread has the cylinder mixed up with the box SVS versions. The PB2+ is larger than the RSW 15 with a bigger footprint. The output and low end of the SVS is almost unbelievable. It just doesn't stop. It truly (no exaggeration) tests the structural integrity of my house. I'm quite sure I can shatter the glass on my end table clear across the room. If I want to crank it up I have to remove the glass top or it would break. Watching movies at reference plus levels shake my teeth and eyeballs so that the screen is hard to watch. I mean no disrespect in this statement, but there is really no comparison between these two. Also, don't forget the clarity; it really sounds like it isn't even there. It's just an extension of my mains. But don't take this the wrong way. It's not like it's really a fair fight to begin with. The enclosure is larger, both woofers are active, and the amp is much larger with (I think) over 3000 watts dynamic going to the drivers. Klipsch makes a wonderful product (as you can see all the rest of my speakers are Klipsch and I love them). But as far as subs go, those SVS guys just make an out-of-this-world product for a very cheap price. If you can demo a PB2+ you won't believe your ears. You'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcuron Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I am the proud owner of a PB2+ (for a couple of weeks) and am amazed. It is a great!!! sub. I would not hesitate to order another sub from SVS someday. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Maybe it's just my f*cked up ears, but to me the RSW-15 didn't hit the subsonic notes deep and hard enough. It lacked the authority the PB2+ did. My vote is the PB2+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 thanks guys i guess svs pb2+ or i can wait a bit and get a svs PB2 ULTRA??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 though i hesistate on 1000 more for upgraded woofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 As good as you can afford, and ONLY what you can afford, my man. That's the golden rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 You're not gonna plug thes in to your ultra are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 imagine if i did lol, no i want the rf 7 set too with a denon 3803 reciever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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