think it s any better

[robb99]

i ve got a modified sub from a z5500 on my stereo now with an rms of 250w. Those of you who are familiar with it? Think a stf-1 HSU or a bottom of the line SVS would hit harder or sound noticibly better? I just cant see myself spending 500 on a sub right now,,,

 

[Sheep]

Yes. The 5500 sub is designed to work with the computer speaker system. Any SVS/HSU sub will perform better then it.

SheepStar

 

[Adam]

Sheep's got you covered. Hsu and SVS make good subs, and they will be able to outperform the Logitech sub.

That said, it's not a guarantee that you'll notice a huge improvement. It depends on what you're using it for, how big your room is, and your personal tastes. I had a PC system (Altec Lansing) with a sub that could really pound. I was highly impressed. After dropping $700 on a B&W sub (much larger, much heavier), I expected it to crush the PC sub. IMO, it didn't. However, the PC sub was in a bedroom and the B&W was in a larger living room, so kinda apples to oranges. Again, it depends on your situation. My thoughts are if you don't feel comfortable spending $500 on a sub right now...don't. You've got one already. Are there better ones? Yep. If you buy a $500 SVS or Hsu, there will still be better ones. If you buy a $2000 sub, there will still be better ones. And so on.

Now, I just upgraded from my B&W to an SVS PC13-Ultra. Without question, the SVS does indeed trounce the B&W. Crushes it. I am extremely happy. However, I did wait a couple of years until I was sure about the decision and I had the money to comfortably buy it.

 

[robb99]

i appreciate it, i mean this sub that does come with it hits really hard, harder than any computer set up ive had before, i just was wondering if i was missing out on something big, sounds like I may not be. I would nt think a smaller sub with lower wattages could really perform much better, but just wanted to make sure

 

[Bloodstriker]

I'm using the Logitech Z5500 on my computer. Comparing it to other computer subs, it's great. But I'm sitting right in front of it. (I use the sub as a foot rest). But, the sub is very "boomy," and doesn't sound tight. Compared to my PSB sub, I would have to say the PSB is much better, even though the room is three times the size and I'm sitting 10 feet away. Both subs have 10" drivers.