Need some advice on buying a subwoofer...
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Originally Posted by chess
Ahhh...The infamous Joe six pack. I don't think Joe has a sub in his system at all.
I don't know if you're a car guy, but I'll use sports cars as an example. Some folks appreciate value and buy an S2000 or an MSM Turbo, both very well balanced and refined sports cars. Other folks think that a Porsche is worth twice as much as an S2000, but it clearly offers only slightly superior performance. Joe six pack is irrelevant, because he buys a Camaro or something. Similarly, I think that spending $500 on a sub when you can get one that meets your needs 99.5% of the time for half the price makes very little sense.
I know a bit about movies with a lot of LFE, as I think I have most of them (aven the crappy Michael Bay stuff).
By the way, everybody has hearing loss/damage...especially those who watch movies at reference level in their living rooms.
I don't know if you're a car guy, but I'll use sports cars as an example. Some folks appreciate value and buy an S2000 or an MSM Turbo, both very well balanced and refined sports cars. Other folks think that a Porsche is worth twice as much as an S2000, but it clearly offers only slightly superior performance. Joe six pack is irrelevant, because he buys a Camaro or something. Similarly, I think that spending $500 on a sub when you can get one that meets your needs 99.5% of the time for half the price makes very little sense.
I know a bit about movies with a lot of LFE, as I think I have most of them (aven the crappy Michael Bay stuff).
By the way, everybody has hearing loss/damage...especially those who watch movies at reference level in their living rooms.
And to the poster who questioned the quality of Velodyne - you are wrong. I used to own a velodyne and thought it was a fine sub - no problems at all. Velodyne makes great subs - some of which would kick the crap out of a SVS - in my opinion....
My advise to the OP - spend what you can afford, however if you try to skimp, you will probably regret it later.
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Originally Posted by chess
Ahhh...The infamous Joe six pack. I don't think Joe has a sub in his system at all.
I don't know if you're a car guy, but I'll use sports cars as an example. Some folks appreciate value and buy an S2000 or an MSM Turbo, both very well balanced and refined sports cars. Other folks think that a Porsche is worth twice as much as an S2000, but it clearly offers only slightly superior performance. Joe six pack is irrelevant, because he buys a Camaro or something. Similarly, I think that spending $500 on a sub when you can get one that meets your needs 99.5% of the time for half the price makes very little sense.
I know a bit about movies with a lot of LFE, as I think I have most of them (aven the crappy Michael Bay stuff).
By the way, everybody has hearing loss/damage...especially those who watch movies at reference level in their living rooms.
I don't know if you're a car guy, but I'll use sports cars as an example. Some folks appreciate value and buy an S2000 or an MSM Turbo, both very well balanced and refined sports cars. Other folks think that a Porsche is worth twice as much as an S2000, but it clearly offers only slightly superior performance. Joe six pack is irrelevant, because he buys a Camaro or something. Similarly, I think that spending $500 on a sub when you can get one that meets your needs 99.5% of the time for half the price makes very little sense.
I know a bit about movies with a lot of LFE, as I think I have most of them (aven the crappy Michael Bay stuff).
By the way, everybody has hearing loss/damage...especially those who watch movies at reference level in their living rooms.
I agree that enthusiasts in all areas have a tendency to go overboard. I'm guilty of it myself. But as the old saying goes "You get what you pay for".
As for that car analogy, you left out the all important poontang factor in your equation. The guy with Porsche is going to get waaay more action than the fellow in the Honda.
Reference level in a decent sized dedicated HT room, thats been properly calibrated isn't that hard on the ears. At least I hope it isn't.
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The parts express tiny mighty is a decent sub and gets below 35 hz I have one and an HSU designed BIC sub. I'm sure that SVS makes great subs but for those on a budget the PE sub is gangbusters for the money. For the $100 or so dollars you can always give it away when you upgrade later although I dont see myself ever giving mine away it will serve well for a computer sub or in the bedroom later.
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I guess I'm out of touch, because I consider the $500 subs to be "budget" models
I didn't pay $500 for my SVS pc20-39 including the cable and the shipping. Even though I have it on a specially built platform that is isolated from the room walls and filled with 120 pounds of sand, I can still feel the vibrations on the third floor of my house.
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Originally Posted by Brian Shannon
Nothing wrong with spending money if you have it or simply want to.
I didn't pay $500 for my SVS pc20-39 including the cable and the shipping. Even though I have it on a specially built platform that is isolated from the room walls and filled with 120 pounds of sand, I can still feel the vibrations on the third floor of my house.
I didn't pay $500 for my SVS pc20-39 including the cable and the shipping. Even though I have it on a specially built platform that is isolated from the room walls and filled with 120 pounds of sand, I can still feel the vibrations on the third floor of my house.
A friend is looking for a new sub and I told him to check out the SVS line. The one you have is basically the one he is looking at - but he can't decide between the regular or +. I believe the only difference is the + amp has more power. I have never heard an SVS, but all the reviews seem to be good, esp at that price range.
He currently has a Vel CT-120, but he wants something with more impact.
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Originally Posted by cpgator
I take it you like your sub? Did you get it used? I see it listed for $600 new. What did you use prior to getting this one?
A friend is looking for a new sub and I told him to check out the SVS line. The one you have is basically the one he is looking at - but he can't decide between the regular or +. I believe the only difference is the + amp has more power. I have never heard an SVS, but all the reviews seem to be good, esp at that price range.
He currently has a Vel CT-120, but he wants something with more impact.
A friend is looking for a new sub and I told him to check out the SVS line. The one you have is basically the one he is looking at - but he can't decide between the regular or +. I believe the only difference is the + amp has more power. I have never heard an SVS, but all the reviews seem to be good, esp at that price range.
He currently has a Vel CT-120, but he wants something with more impact.
I love this sub and it is the biggest value in my entire theater. I wish everything I had was a similar cost to performance ratio. I highly recommend this sub. I bought it based on the web feedback and I have never regretted it.
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Originally Posted by Brian Shannon
This was a new sub for my new theater. I got it from the "B" stock page at SVS which is basically a sub that has a cosmetic defect or other non performance issue.
I love this sub and it is the biggest value in my entire theater. I wish everything I had was a similar cost to performance ratio. I highly recommend this sub. I bought it based on the web feedback and I have never regretted it.
I love this sub and it is the biggest value in my entire theater. I wish everything I had was a similar cost to performance ratio. I highly recommend this sub. I bought it based on the web feedback and I have never regretted it.
Nice set up btw.
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Originally Posted by cpgator
Thanks for the reply. Do you think the bigger amp in the + series would make that much of a difference?
Nice set up btw.
Nice set up btw.
I am happy with the amp in mine (320w). Alot would depend on your room size. My room is 19x15. It already shakes things I thought were tight, I can't imagine needing or even wanting more power.
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Originally Posted by Brian Shannon
Thanks!
I am happy with the amp in mine (320w). Alot would depend on your room size. My room is 19x15. It already shakes things I thought were tight, I can't imagine needing or even wanting more power.
I am happy with the amp in mine (320w). Alot would depend on your room size. My room is 19x15. It already shakes things I thought were tight, I can't imagine needing or even wanting more power.
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Originally Posted by Frank S
To say JBL Pro subs suck is one of the most reduculous statements I have seen here in years! JBL Pro is THE speaker of choice for the pros in studios and on stage
http://www.jblpro.com/mpro/series_400.htm
Freaking unbelievable is the only way to put it. 660 watts RMS of effortless power, and that's only one of the two channels. If the person who downed JBL Pro wants to come over, I'd be glad to hold a clinic for them. I have 2 friends who have spent many thousands of dollars on their "high end" HT's. One has multiple subs on his system, and still can't compete with the MPro.
Jon
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Originally Posted by SubZeri
No Kidding! I can't speak for home theater, but I have a full JBL M-Pro PA system in my house with a Crown-powered MP-418SP.
http://www.jblpro.com/mpro/series_400.htm
Freaking unbelievable is the only way to put it. 660 watts RMS of effortless power, and that's only one of the two channels. If the person who downed JBL Pro wants to come over, I'd be glad to hold a clinic for them. I have 2 friends who have spent many thousands of dollars on their "high end" HT's. One has multiple subs on his system, and still can't compete with the MPro.
Jon
http://www.jblpro.com/mpro/series_400.htm
Freaking unbelievable is the only way to put it. 660 watts RMS of effortless power, and that's only one of the two channels. If the person who downed JBL Pro wants to come over, I'd be glad to hold a clinic for them. I have 2 friends who have spent many thousands of dollars on their "high end" HT's. One has multiple subs on his system, and still can't compete with the MPro.
Jon
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Originally Posted by hoyalawya
From the specs on the link provided, the frequency response of the subs listed cannot go down below 36 htz. They may be excellent for music (as you have stated) but many movie DVDs now have scenes that go below 20 htz. For that kind of money, I would spend it on a SVS PC+ or a HSU for a home theater application.
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Another vote goes for the SVS subs. I am the proud owner of a 16-46 PC+ and a PC Ultra that I run together as dual cylinders in my dedicated home theater room 12'x11' converted spare bedroom. I love all of the extra headroom that these subs provide while working together and they have eliminated the need for bass shakers as my whole house shakes when LFE is present.
I am a bass nut and probably represent .5% of the Home Theater owners out there, but when I watch a movie, I love to feel like I am in the movie.
Even the entry level SVS or HSU will be a bigger value dollar for dollar then other subs at that price range. Something else with SVS or HSU, I have never seen anyone who has successfully calibrated and setup their subs complain about them or be dissatisfied.
I am a bass nut and probably represent .5% of the Home Theater owners out there, but when I watch a movie, I love to feel like I am in the movie.
Even the entry level SVS or HSU will be a bigger value dollar for dollar then other subs at that price range. Something else with SVS or HSU, I have never seen anyone who has successfully calibrated and setup their subs complain about them or be dissatisfied.