HSU VTF-2 vs SVS PCi 25-31

[goretexpretzels]

Hi. I know there's lots of talk of both the VTF-2 and the PCi's on the web, but I coudn't really find a direct comparison. Does anyone have an opinion of the two similarly-priced subs? i'm limited on budget (as much as I'd wish for a PC+ or PB2) so I'm pretty set on either of the two, the HSU VTF-2 or the SVS 25-31 PCi. Thanks!

PS If anyone in Toronto has either, and would be willing to provide an audition, please pm me.

[Juba310]

Well I own the SVS Pci 25-31 and I highly recomend it. It fit my budget perfectly and I am more than amazed with its performance. I have not heard the VTF-2 though, so I cannot compare it directly. However, I think that most people here will recomend the SVS.

[fire pinch]

For an SVS alternative, you should look more at the Hsu STF-3. The comparison against the SVS would be better with that sub.

[pinipig523]

based on a recent review i read on the hometheaterspot... there is no comparison between the vtf-2 and the 25-31pci (custom tuned to 22.. to make it officially a 22-31pci). the 22-31pci is even better than the stf-3 and the vtf-3 according to the same review (and several others, ask ron stimpson from SVS to send u the link if u want).

i have the svs 22-31pci - and there is NO WAY the small vtf-2 can take this guy on.

[goretexpretzels]

Thanks for the comments so far. Both these subs seem to have higher customer enthusiasm than comparable (either in price or in performance, but never both in a good way) store-found subs such as velodynes, BA, klipsch (sorry klipsch I love your stuff but these subs seem to have it going for them!) etc.