2nd PB1000 or VTF 3 mk5

[TankTop5]

I may add a 2nd sub soon, what everyone’s thoughts? BTW 2700 cubic foot room..

 

[ryanosaur]

How old is your PB1000?

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd tend to prefer a second identical sub for setup....

 

[TankTop5]

I’m really looking for more output, the single pb1000 just doesn’t give me what I want. The pb1000 is about a year old.

 

[ryanosaur]

Depending on your intentions and budget, you could upgrade within SVS and perhaps add a second matching Sub with them. Or, switch out to Hsu. For your room size, the VTF2 would work well by all accounts, and perhaps you could do two. The VTF 3 would be good as well, but with single subs, you'll be playing acoustics roulette.

I'll always push dual subs.

 

[lovinthehd]

A second identical sub will add maybe 2-4 dB generally, perhaps up to 6 dB when placed within a quarter wavelength of each other....(so for 20 hz that 1/4 wavelength would be about 14 ft, but as you go up the frequency range that distance becomes shorter, 60 hz would be closer to 5 ft). If you really want to step it up in spl you might be better off with two new/larger/more powerful subs....

 

[NINaudio]

I’m really looking for more output, the single pb1000 just doesn’t give me what I want. The pb1000 is about a year old.

Give SVS a call and see if they would still let you trade that one in for a higher model.

 

[TankTop5]

Give SVS a call and see if they would still let you trade that one in for a higher model.

Didn’t think they would do that, purchased from Magnolia.

 

[TankTop5]

I don’t like my PB1000 much, it’s corner loaded to give the output I want but a little boomy and muddy. I thought a 2nd would smooth it out and give me a little more gain but would it be enough? The VTF 3 I think would give me the gain but if it’s not smooth I know I’ll be disappointed. Dual PB3000’s would probably put a smile on my face but the cost is out of reach right now, how would dual VTF 2’s compare to dual PB1000’s or Dual PB3000’s?

 

[NINaudio]

Didn’t think they would do that, purchased from Magnolia.

Ahh, yeah, not sure how they'd handle that then. Can't hurt to ask them though, their customer service is great from what I hear.

 

[mazersteven]

I don’t like my PB1000 much, it’s corner loaded to give the output I want but a little boomy and muddy. I thought a 2nd would smooth it out and give me a little more gain but would it be enough? The VTF 3 I think would give me the gain but if it’s not smooth I know I’ll be disappointed. Dual PB3000’s would probably put a smile on my face but the cost is out of reach right now, how would dual VTF 2’s compare to dual PB1000’s or Dual PB3000’s?

One of these would work

EV18 IPAL

EV1812 is a powered vented subwoofer with 960W of continuous, DSP controlled ICEpower® and an 18" B&C Neodymium Driver.

www.powersoundaudio.com

 

[lovinthehd]

Wouldn't hurt to ask.... (on the SVS upgrade thing despite the BB purchase).

I don’t like my PB1000 much, it’s corner loaded to give the output I want but a little boomy and muddy. I thought a 2nd would smooth it out and give me a little more gain but would it be enough? The VTF 3 I think would give me the gain but if it’s not smooth I know I’ll be disappointed. Dual PB3000’s would probably put a smile on my face but the cost is out of reach right now, how would dual VTF 2’s compare to dual PB1000’s or Dual PB3000’s?

The corner placement might be part of the cause of the boomy/muddyness....did you try other positions? Sub crawl? Measuring of any kind?

 

[vader540is]

One of these would work

EV18 IPAL

EV1812 is a powered vented subwoofer with 960W of continuous, DSP controlled ICEpower® and an 18" B&C Neodymium Driver.

www.powersoundaudio.com

Yes that will. Op can also email PSA customer service and asked about their upcoming TV1512 similar port tune to their TV1812.

 

[Old Onkyo]

1. Always buy more bass than you think you need!

2. Check with SVS. Nothing beats a fail but a try.

3. Dual subs.

4. if it’s an option, keep the 1000 for another room. If not, try to sell it for half of what you paid = tuition!

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I don’t like my PB1000 much, it’s corner loaded to give the output I want but a little boomy and muddy. I thought a 2nd would smooth it out and give me a little more gain but would it be enough? The VTF 3 I think would give me the gain but if it’s not smooth I know I’ll be disappointed. Dual PB3000’s would probably put a smile on my face but the cost is out of reach right now, how would dual VTF 2’s compare to dual PB1000’s or Dual PB3000’s?

Email Ed Mullen at SVS directly. If he knows your a forum regular, there’s a good chance he’ll make it happen for you. If you can, I think a PB/PC2K now would be worth an upgrade, and maybe the second later. IMO a second pb1000 won’t help. It’s just not as good as the 2000 and the peq should help tame the peaks, while still increasing output and extension. Iirc the PB3000 has better numbers than the vtf 2 so you’d have to step that up. It would still be cheaper than a pair pb3k’s though. I think the 2k route will be great, especially if Ed can hook you up. I’ve seen him help other forum guys so imo it’s worth a try. He’s a great guy.
@EdMullen

 

[lovinthehd]

Email Ed Mullen at SVS directly. If he knows your a forum regular, there’s a good chance he’ll make it happen for you. If you can, I think a PB/PC2K now would be worth an upgrade, and maybe the second later. IMO a second pb1000 won’t help. It’s just not as good as the 2000 and the peq should help tame the peaks, while still increasing output and extension. Iirc the PB3000 has better numbers than the vtf 2 so you’d have to step that up. It would still be cheaper than a pair pb3k’s though. I think the 2k route will be great, especially if Ed can hook you up. I’ve seen him help other forum guys so imo it’s worth a try. He’s a great guy.
@EdMullen

Looks like Ed uses a space in his name to tag.... @Ed Mullen

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Looks like Ed uses a space in his name to tag.... @Ed Mullen

Oopsies!!!