Subwoofer debate b+w asw10cm s2?

[WILLIAM R]

I have the bowerand and wilkins asw10cm s2 got it for $650 instead of $1500 retail has anyone used this and think it is worth keeping and getting another or mixing with say a hsu vtf 3 mk2 i can get used for $400?

Please weigh in and thank you all in advance

I have heard that this bw cm series is much better than most if anything it will be garage sale fodder and ill get two hsu’s please help

 

[shadyJ]

I would expect the Hsu to outperform the B&W sub. I wouldn't be so sure you could sell it for a profit either, the B&W subs aren't exactly in hot demand. I wouldn't bother with the B&W sub personally.

 

[WILLIAM R]

I would expect the Hsu to outperform the B&W sub. I wouldn't be so sure you could sell it for a profit either, the B&W subs aren't exactly in hot demand. I wouldn't bother with the B&W sub personally.

Can you mix subs or no? I want to have a pair either way

 

[shadyJ]

You want the subs to be of a similar design to mix them. They don't have to be identical. The B&W subs and the Hsu are too different to mate well, in my opinion. Very different designs and performance targets.

 

[WILLIAM R]

You want the subs to be of a similar design to mix them. They don't have to be identical. The B&W subs and the Hsu are too different to mate well, in my opinion. Very different designs and performance targets.

What subs pair do you suggest?

 

[shadyJ]

You will want subs that have similar performance and designs. Like, if you get ported subs, get subs that have similar tuning frequencies and roughly similar output capabilities. For example, if you get a VTF-3 mk2, you can match it with another ported 12" that has tuning frequencies in low 20 Hz range or high teens. almost any of these would make a good match for the VTF-3 mk2, except perhaps for the SVS SB-2000 since it is a sealed design.

If you decide on a sealed sub like the B&W, match it with other sealed subs of roughly the same performance. The SB-2000 would probably make a good companion for the B&W sub, since I am guessing it will have similar performance characteristics.