JewishAMerPrince Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Hi Gang, Well, I am in process of setting up 5.1 in my master bedroom. We recently acquired a 46" HDTV and figured it would be a shame not to incorporate big sound with the big picture. So... I purchased a pair of RB15s (after experimenting with RSR5s and RF15s we decided that the RB15s were the best compromise) and a RCX4 as a center and will be installing RCR3s in the ceiling for surrounds. Now on to the all important low end. I am currently using an older Energy EXL10 which does quite a fine job of handeling the bass but is way way too big for a master bedroom. Understaqnd that we don't need the epitome of bass extension or power for THIS system. Just as long as it is clean and relatively inexpensive. Jerry Rappaport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Well, several recommendations, I have read across various forums, a good bedroom sub would be the HSU VTF or STF versions. Size and price the HSU is the winner here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Jerry, I would get a HSU STF1 or STF2,both very inexpensive and offer amazing performance for the price.If you are on a really microscopic budget i would take a good look at Reel,the 810 and 1012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Wow, you will be making some people jealous of their main system with your bedroom system. If you have kids, great way to entertain them I bet - if you have company or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Are you guys sure those subs are smaller than the Energy EXL10 (a little smaller than a 15" cube)? As a reference... the image is of the bigger EXL12 sub sitting on top of my 6ft3 DIY sub (which is about the same dimensions as the SVS PB2+) I realise that the HSUs are much smaller... but Im not sure versus the EXL10. Perhaps an entry model, micro sub, from Sunfire or Carver may be a better choice... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewishAMerPrince Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 ---------------- On 4/9/2004 1:20:18 AM formica wrote: Are you guys sure those subs are smaller than the Energy EXL10 (a little smaller than a 15" cube)? Perhaps an entry model, micro sub, from Sunfire or Carver may be a better choice... Rob ---------------- You have a good point Rob. I am trying to get something smaller than the EXL10 and so far most suggestions are for units approximatly the same size so why bother? The EXL10 is an excellent sub, just a tad too big. As for an entry level Sunfire or Carver, I understand them to be at least in the $600 or up range at best. So far my whole system cost (less the TV) is only about $800.00, I don't necessarily want to double that by adding the sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I heard this velodyne at tweeter the other day and it seemed kinda boomy but I am sure it wasn't well calibrated. http://www.velodyne.com/velodyne/products/product.aspx?ID=7 http://www.velodyne.com/velodyne/products/specs/SPL_Series_II.html 8" forward firing (6.5" piston diameter) Kevlar reinforced Resin Cone 2-1/2" dual-layer voice coil, inner/outer wound, die-cast aluminum basket 40Hz-120Hz * or bypass for Subwoofer Direct 10.75" x 10.375" x 13" (27 x 26 x 33 cm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Ken My son has his own HT with a 32 sony vega XBR, XBox and a Dell XPS. If I get my way in the room configurations his new HT will get my 42" plasma making room for a 50 inch for mine. He keeps asking when his SvS is going to be ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewishAMerPrince Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 Bruinsrme, Thanks for the Velo link. I'm going to check that one out. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Jerry, Why even bother with Velodyne SPL when the elast expensive SPL800 is over $800??? I wonder,then the carver Knight Shadow costs $600 and beats the SPL800 with ease. You want value,stay away from Velodyne's SPL series,unless you want to spend much more. I say again,HSU and the new VTF1,small,inexpensive and offers ALOT of performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekbriggs Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I second the look at the knight shadow sub. I had the chance to listen to a friends and it is quite an amazing little box in itself. The driver on this thing is very intimidating and the output and speed that it put out for its size was extraordinary..especially for its price -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Bruinsrme: You spoil your kid I guess I don't get $hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Ken, Spoil him naaahhhh. Spoil myself and give him my handmedowns, oh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Here is a review of the HSU vtf-2...............fwiw..... only 499.99...................... http://store.yahoo.com/hsusubs/vtf2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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