RRRush Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I'm looking for a sub for the HT(90% movies, live concerts), whats is the best of the four - 1. Velodyne SPL1000/1200 2. Klipsch RSW15 3. Sunfire True Subwoofer EQ 4. SVS PC-Ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 For HT many folks around this board swear by SVS, so you may want to check them out as well. I can only comment on the RSW-15 as that's what I have, it is a great sub but may not dig as deep or with as much slam as others. I mostly use it for music though, and believe that is the strength of the RSW-15. Happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-man1 Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 i'm only familiar with the SVS and RSW-15...but am sure you cannot go wrong with either. my sub is "only" (hehe) the PC 20-39Plus...so i imagine the Ultra is a good improvement over that. MMMMmmmmmmmmmm good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton10 Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I have listened to the SVS, Sunfire True sub and RSW-15. All are excellent and will complement your system very well. My personal choice was for the Sunfire Super Junior - it packs a solid punch all the way down to 25 Hz (but I have a smaller sized living room). The Sunfire true sub is an 11 inch cube and I believe goes down to about 21 Hz of solid, earth shattering bass. I like the Sunfire subs versatility. As we all know, placement of subwoofers can be a tricky proposition for optimal output. My subwoofer "sweet spot" is mid way between my main speakers and rears, but the wall that it is on is a "focal point" of my other half's decorating. There is no way that I could have placed a RSW-15 there without it looking like a huge black box and guaranteed complaining from the wife. I like that the Sunfire subs are small and can be placed in their optimal acoustical position without much fuss from the significant other half. Something to think about.... Milton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRRush Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Milton, Thanks for the feedback. Makes sense. Hmmmm. I'll need base soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Paradigm servo 15 or a V.M.P.S. larger subwoofer, altough it will need a seperate amp, say 600 watt monoblock? hangon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 If you watch movies like you say you do then get the svs. The others don't go low enough. They are all great subs and you will probally be happy with either but they just don't rumble low enough. trust you will not be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRRush Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 Thanks, the SVS do seem popular. Probably decide soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Down to 30 Hz, the RSW-15 is a major contender. Below 30 Hz it falls off a bit. Most humans don't hear much below 30 Hz, but you sure can feel it. The SVS is the consensus on bang for the buck. I've never heard one, but the praise is consistent from the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juba310 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Another vote for the SVS. They tend to beable to go a decent amount lower than the others with more authority due to their huge size and volume. Since you say you would be using this mainly for movies, that would be your best choice... unless looks are a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Havent heard the others, but didnt the Ear say the Paradigm was a good value? If you search the forum for this common question, you will find that I recommend the RSW for better mid-bass punch and the SVS tubes for flatter, more accurate and lower bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 ---------------- On 6/13/2004 10:56:25 PM milton10 wrote: There is no way that I could have placed a RSW-15 there without it looking like a huge black box and guaranteed complaining from the wife. ---------------- These are all great subs, and I'm sure you'd be pleased with any of them. I think milton10 brings up an important point when comparing these subs for size vs output. I noticed all these units have a relatively small foot print... but do vary quite a bit in the overall size. I think this is an important choice to make which isn't directly related to audio. As you may already know Hoffmans iron law which limits the designer to balance "box size" with "bass extension" and "efficiency". You can't have it all... in other words the smaller sub will loose some low bass extension and overall output. I think the Sunfire / RSW / SVS follow this trend pretty well (OTH, I'm not familiar with the SPL series). Personally I was willing to sacrifice size for increased output and bass extension, but we don't all have the same requirements. Later... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 The Sunfire Signature EQ. is a good sub for just under 2 Grand. The Automatic room optimizing feature with it's supplied microphone is a very helpful feature. It's a 13" cube, not 11" as mentioned earlier. I have the Signature and have been pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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