Hmmm, there's a lot of info to process and both subs sound like winners.
What I like about the HSU subs is made in USA.
The direct servo sounds like a great way to clean up reradiated bass in the Rythmik.
I will be purchasing my AVR 1st, then a subwoofer. After Christmas, I can use a bonus for a second woofer.
I should ask at this point…what are high pass inputs…amplified signal from amp? if so, how amplified are we talking?
That's one thing the HSU has going for it, but the Rythmik has a lot of tuning tools. Like I said, a lot of info to sort through.
I noticed that immediately and wandered if I was missing something.
…but doesn't the Rythmik have the same ability, particularly with the AVR bass mgt?
This info is precisely where I was going with this thread, thank you. OP asking if I could do better for less.
But…is one really better than the other? They both have great attributes, and this my friends, is the only
form of auditioning of them I can do, based on your experiences with them, and knowledge of the product as a whole
That is, aside from the 30 day in home Guarantee trial period which I'd rather do it right the 1st time especially with
adding a sub down the road…matched.
Ok the HSU, TLS, isn't that a ported sub? You said I needed to go with a sealed sub to accompany my speakers.
Secondly, though my speakers aren't real "loud" if I open my Eq and start subtracting the bass curve I normally run
I can easily run some 750W peaks and the neighbors down over the hill raise Cain. I would for that, consider this
VTF-2 MK4 @ 250W continuous a little under par to accompany and enhance my speakers.
(750W peaks are visually watching the onboard analog power meters, not a digital power meter)
The HSU sub graphs dual and single port frequency response, but not with the sealed option.
I wander why?
jcparks recommended the ULS 15, a bit more than I need, but I'd rather more than not enough.
The Dayton kit is a no go for me.
Also TLS I understand I cannot use an active sub with my current setup. I'm just saying, that if I were to get 2 subs
I could not afford to do HT and they would have to be passive subs. Then HT surround would be, well, different, but doable, later .
This being able to bypass the subwoofers crossover and use the AVR is really genius. If a sub is capable of 220Hz
why do they only cross up to 90 Hz on the sub itself?
I have this CD from Carver from when I got my speakers and db meter to help setup the 15x30 living room
at my parents house back then. It's the Carver Sonic Holography Test Disk found at their site and might be
of interest for test tones for someone out there.
http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=407
It was pretty cool back then and I'm sure has a place nowadays too, though AVRs make setups a snap as compared.