Which sub is best????????

[Davemcc]

After much research and thought I think I have come to terms with the fact that I can't swing a HSU or SVS sub right now. I have a large room aprox 4500sq ft. I am looking at the velodyne Dls-5000r and the Outlaw LFM-1 EX. I can get each for around 600 shipped. Both seem to be great subs but the Outlaw claims to go a bit lower. Anyone have any experience with either of these???? Need bass, please answer soon. RTi8s just aren't get the job done!!

Thanks

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Have a look at this LFM-1 for sale here for $375.
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40054
It's the same as the Hsu STF-3 which has been discontinued. I have an STF-3 and I'm quite impressed by it. For $375 used, it's a steal without being a budget breaker.

 

[Matt34]

Alright I cleaned this mess up, lets keep it on topic please.

 

[chris6878]

Just pulled the trigger and ordered my pb12+2. I hope the wife doesnt kick my ***. I told her it cost 400.00 bucks! I have one question. What is a Parametric EQ and do I need it?

 

[majorloser]

Alright I cleaned this mess up, lets keep it on topic please.

I don't know about you, but my "INSTANT BAN" button hasn't gotten much use lately.
Might be a good time to see if it still works.

Let's play nice guys!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

You should take out all the bad stuff from the other guys but leave my funny stuff. I mean, it's the only thing I contribute to the forum.

 

[Davemcc]

Just pulled the trigger and ordered my pb12+2. I hope the wife doesnt kick my ***. I told her it cost 400.00 bucks! I have one question. What is a Parametric EQ and do I need it?

The parametric eq is used to attenuate certain frequencies to compensate for the interaction of the room with the sub. To use it properly, you will need to have an SPL meter to see exactly what your frequency response is in the room. I hope you ordered that with the Plus/2.

Odds are very good that you will want to use the para/eq with that sub given the output that it is capable of. It will help to get rid of boominess from loud peaks at certain frequencies. The instruction manual of the Plus/2 will contain a full and easy to read description of exactly how to use the eq properly with the use of the SPL meter.

 

[chris6878]

The parametric eq is used to attenuate certain frequencies to compensate for the interaction of the room with the sub. To use it properly, you will need to have an SPL meter to see exactly what your frequency response is in the room. I hope you ordered that with the Plus/2.

Odds are very good that you will want to use the para/eq with that sub given the output that it is capable of. It will help to get rid of boominess from loud peaks at certain frequencies. The instruction manual of the Plus/2 will contain a full and easy to read description of exactly how to use the eq properly with the use of the SPL meter.

The para eq is only offered on the subs with the premium finish which they do not sell any more. But If I have never had a para eq, I am sure I will not miss it. I hope!

 

[Warpdrv]

Congrats on pulling the trigger on the Plus/2... that thing will shake your house something FIERCE... I have 2 of them in the same room...

 

[AVRat]

How's about an MFW-15? http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=subwoofers&product=15.1

 

[mazersteven]

How's about an MFW-15? http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=subwoofers&product=15.1

To late Rat. Pay attention.

 

[Soundman]

How's about an MFW-15? http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=subwoofers&product=15.1

I wish I had more information on that sub. I hear it's suppose to be a big improvement over the other AV123 subs, but hard to say without seeing any reviews. Of course, I should probably just stick with my original plan and keep saving up for that SVS Ultra.

 

[gus6464]

So does the PEQ on the SB12 for example work like this? Let's say I have a 2ch system but my preamp has no sub out. Do you just hook up the speakers to the high level inputs of the sub and back out to the amp through the outputs and tweak the crossover accordingly within the sub?

 

[AVRat]

To late Rat. Pay attention.

Whattayamean pay attention. I don't see where EricB1, the OP, has said he's made up is mind yet. chris6878 is the one who purchased the PB12+/2.

 

[Gasman]

Whattayamean pay attention. I don't see where EricB1, the OP, has said he's made up is mind yet.

I could have swore, that you are the second person mentioning that....?????
But now that post is gone??????

No big deal, the OP has PLENTY of choices out there.

 

[EricB1]

This is true

Correct my friends, I HAVE not purchased yet. Thanks to the feedback I have recieved here, I decided to wait a bit, do a little more research, and invest in a higher quality sub. Most likely SVS or HSU. When I do purchase(tax refund), I will def. post pictures and let you guys know what I think!

Chao!

 

[mazersteven]

Whattayamean pay attention. I don't see where EricB1, the OP, has said he's made up is mind yet. chris6878 is the one who purchased the PB12+/2.

OK see you paid attention. Good Work.

 

[newaudiofile]

Wow this sub is nice. i had like something like that but i cant afford it.

 

[gus6464]

So much for SVS customer service. I emailed them over 24 hours to ask a hookup question with the SB12 and no answer.

 

[mazersteven]

So much for SVS customer service. I emailed them over 24 hours to ask a hookup question with the SB12 and no answer.

Who did you e-mail?

Erik answers my questions within minutes, if not just a couple of hours.

Tom & Ron have been extremely busy.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Try emailing Honda, Chevy, Paradigm, GE, blah, blah, blah and see how long it takes to get a response. You could call SVS if you have a phone.

So much for SVS customer service. I emailed them over 24 hours to ask a hookup question with the SB12 and no answer.