definitive technology supercube vs. SVS

[lpeepsou]

I have been listening to different subs to use in the living room of a new house we are building. The room has mostly glass walls. It is 18X18 with 12 foot ceilings. I had a passive cerwin vega for years and got tired of its muddy thumpy sound. I have listend to klipsch, B&W, velodyne, mirage and others at big box stores and frankly have not been impressed. These are all in the $500 - $1000 range. I did like the sound of the definitive technology supercube I. It was tight, clean, and responsive. And I found an online retailer selling remanufactured supercubes at about $600. But then I stumbled across posts on this forum talking about how great SV Sound subs are. I am a bit leary of buying online without having heard the product.

Anyone have any advice for me? Budget is $500-$1000.

We are still designing the millwork for the room so I could put the sub anywhere in the room.

 

[SopRage]

Man, if it was me I'd pick up one of those new Hsu VTF-15Hs and be done with it. Hsu is another internet retailer, and they also offer in-home auditions with full refunds (minus shipping) if you're not impressed.

Their VTF-3s and VTF-2s are also probably more than enough for that room and substantially cheaper.

Having a room with glass walls, I'm thinking subwoofer choice will be the least of your problems...

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I did like the sound of the definitive technology supercube I. It was tight, clean, and responsive.

The only thing that matters is the sound in your room.

I wouldn't worry too much about how everyone else thinks.

 

[AVRat]

I agree with SopRage. Most of the on-line retailer offerings will best the DT SC I. It is a great little performer, but if you desire a more visceral HT experience, there are better options in your price range.

SVS products are not the bang/buck they were in the past, but they are excellent performers and the newly designed PB12-NSD should perform well in your space.

Another option would be the Epik Empire. http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/empire.html

Or one of these Rhythmiks: http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/subs/subintro.html

 

[bread29]

I have to second Soprage's comments and recommend Hsu. I ordered the VTF3 MK3 without hearing it first and was blown away when it arrived. I have plans to upgrade soon to the 15H's!

 

[krzywica]

The only thing that matters is the sound in your room.

I wouldn't worry too much about how everyone else thinks.

Don't listen to him he's a Def Tech fanboy by trade. Just look at his sig!!!!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Don't listen to him he's a Def Tech fanboy by trade. Just look at his sig!!!!

What?

No.

None sense.

Don't know what you're talking about.

Normally, I would actually say a $400 HSU sub would do.

However, knowing that the OP has disliked a few subs already, I would think that he might just get a sub that he has actually listened to and liked.

I have listend to klipsch, B&W, velodyne, mirage and others at big box stores and frankly have not been impressed.

It's the ONLY way to be sure.

 

[celtic]

subwoofer advice

The only thing that matters is the sound in your room.

I wouldn't worry too much about how everyone else thinks.

I presently have the following system fronts def tech mythos st's center mythos 10 sub def tech supercube reference surrounds nht classic 3 rear centers nht absolute zero's receiver denon 5800.I would like to improve my rear bass and add two def tech supercube 3's and use there speaker level inputs would this work

 

[ZeGhostbear]

I have been listening to different subs to use in the living room of a new house we are building. The room has mostly glass walls. It is 18X18 with 12 foot ceilings.

A lot of glass walls in a square room? That sounds like an acoustical recipe for disaster. Fighting the acoustics would be a nightmare, even with room treatments. Almost would not matter what kind of equipment you put in it. Is there any way you can make a different area your primary listening room?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I presently have the following system fronts def tech mythos st's center mythos 10 sub def tech supercube reference surrounds nht classic 3 rear centers nht absolute zero's receiver denon 5800.I would like to improve my rear bass and add two def tech supercube 3's and use there speaker level inputs would this work

Improve the bass for the rear surround channels for movies?

I don't think a lot of bass is sent to the surround channels to begin with.

Using a SC-3 for each of the rear surrounds would in effect make them "full range".

But I think you are better off just adding the rear subs to the Sub-output of your AVR-5800.

 

[lpeepsou]

Thanks for all the feedback. I am thinking i will get in touch with hsu and see what they recommend.

 

[celtic]

rear subwoofers

Thanks I'll try that but how can I wire the rear subs since I only have 1 sub out on the 5800.

 

[j_garcia]

Thanks I'll try that but how can I wire the rear subs since I only have 1 sub out on the 5800.

A splitter.........

 

[lsiberian]

an SVS Ultra is the way to go if you have the space and funds.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Thanks I'll try that but how can I wire the rear subs since I only have 1 sub out on the 5800.

You will need 2 Y-Cables (1Male-2Female type) $3.49 each x 2 (free shipping):

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Cable-Store-Composite-Splitter/dp/B003UE4IHE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1294322425&sr=1-3