Infantwar Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Just curious since the SWS is apparently going to disappear completely soon. The SWS linking feature was a big part of my purchase decision on the Ultra 5.1's and now even if I managed to scrounge up some SWS's I'd essentially be SOL if I needed a replacement or something. So is that SWS link on the back of my Ultra sub pretty much useless now or could I attach a different Klipsch sub to it or...? My hope is that Klipsch will, of course, put out a 'revised' version of the SWS or something similar to attach to this port, but we'll just have to see. Thoughts from anyone (including, 'Haha, sucker!)' are still obviously appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 it works with any sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infantwar Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Good! Oy. I was gettin' worried about that. I managed to find some other threads where people talk about putting different subs into this config as a partner to the Ultra 5.1 sub, but people are also talking about underpowering and overpowering things, etc. I have to admit I'm a little lost when it comes to knowing what sub would be a good partner to this one. I'm more than willing to drop as much as $500-570ish on a pretty nice one. And yeah, I know I could buy a whole other set of 5.1's and have money to spare with that price, but I hate bottoming out subs in front of people and well, the Ultra sub has kinda spoiled me. No HT subs in my ownership to make it jealous, so I wouldn't know better. Also, I don't want to snag some sub that for whatever reason hurts my Ultra sub. Any recommendations for a sub to go with it? Any recommendations for good places online to look? Is there a specific connection on a specific cord I will need? I've been wanting to take my speakers to a friend's house and use it for their party. But I want a little more bass first. Yeh, I'm immature, sue me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 well i'm the same boat, I wanted to buy a few SWS's but I only grabed one before the stoped making them. I'm pretty set on a klipshc RW-12. I found it for 429 dollars off www.brandnamez.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Get a SVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZ0 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 007, a word of caution. Brandnamez doesn't seem to be staffed. I ordered a minisystem off them and recieved the worst customer service I have ever seen in my life. They don't update their page. It has been the same for a year and a half. They don't answer or return phone calls. And they did not respond to several emails and only finally responded when I told American Express to void their charges. A week later they offered to sell me the damn thing. (Yes they emailed me and said they were finally ready and willing to *gasp* sell a product.) I decided I should get it as I couldn't find another retailer who had it in stock. But surprise, that email must have been a hoax as they never replied to my other emails when they charged me $60 over the limit for overnight shipping which I both did not ask for and did not recieve. Once again they did not respond untill I threatened to revoke my payment. Alot of online store raters spell out similar stories about Brandnamez. They have good prices, but at a cost... If you order from them I certaintly hope you have better luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 well i have orded stuff from there, and i have got emails back, i agree tho, its very ghetto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson_ngo Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 ---------------- On 3/31/2004 12:43:03 PM Jay481985 wrote: Get a SVS ---------------- SVS for a MM system?? don't u think it's too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infantwar Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 Yeah, an SVS, while definitly choice, would A.) be a wee bit out of my price range, and B.) be a little bit much for what I'm looking for currently. When I put together a little HT system later this year, THEN I'll start looking to SVS for their subs. I'd rather not drop upwards of $800 on a subwoofer that is 'only' going to be used with my computer and occasionally hauled to parties. Plus if I went all out right now and bought a SVS PC-Ultra (what I'm looking at for my HT setup) and was coerced into bringing it to a party with me to help with the oof of sound there, I'd sit next to it with a shotgun making sure no one bumped into it, spilled something on it or looked at it the wrong way for the remainder of the shindig. I'm just looking for something no more than $600 (TOPS) that will work optimally with DVD playback and games. Music sounds good already on my 5.1's and is a tertiary concern AT BEST. Concise hits and a nice low end are my main goals. The RW-12, regardless of where I purchase it from is looking like my best bet right now. Though I'm still open to other similar subs of other brands. Oh, any thoughts on the RSW-12 as an option to compliment the Ultra Sub? *sigh* I should probably move this topic into the Powered Subwoofers section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Infantwar, im in the same boat and i'm considering these subs Klipsch RW-12 HSU STF-3 Infinity PS 12 SVS PCS 25-31 the SVS is prolly the best sub but its the most money. And its small enough i can still take it to parties. But if i got an SVS box sub I can forget about moving it. My first choice is still the RW-12 which i can get for 429. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinipig523 Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 007, look at the hsu vtf subs too. i think that the vtf-2 mark2 will kill th eklipsch rw-12... no doubts about it. 499 with free shipping direct from HSUresearch.com. if u want a bigger beast.. look at the vtf-3. i am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Maybe it will, but its only a 10 inch sub with only a 250 watt amp. The rw-12 featuresa 12 inch driver with a 300 watt amp. Klipsch would really suck if it got owned by something with a smaller driver and less power and I doubt Klipsch sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson_ngo Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 u guys are thinking of all the high end HT subs just to replace the SWS. Why not just add a cinema sub? it should give u enough kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 cinema sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson_ngo Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 ya, the klipsch KPT-684 is one of them. It's classified under PROFESSIONAL CINEMA. With it's dual 18" driver, it should be enough for most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love_hertz Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 just a question 007, I am only 4 years older than you, I live in New Orleans. I dont understand your signature, what does it mean? Thought my "lingo" was up to par-guess not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 LOL about the New Orleans part, I agree. Its a quote from another person on the forum from when he was drunk and talking about his Z680's which are notorious for having loud boomy obnoxious bass. If Klipsch was not so "nazi'ish" I would italicize it correctly, but they don't allow HTML or Bullitn Code in signatures anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juba310 Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 ---------------- On 4/2/2004 12:34:30 AM 007 wrote: And its small enough i can still take it to parties. But if i got an SVS box sub I can forget about moving it. ---------------- The SVS tube subs are pretty huge as well. Even the 25-31 is 31' high. with a 16' diameter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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