OK, so I have been looking into a nice sub for a while. I've been around here long enough to know the usual recs and like what I see on those (HSU, SVS, Rythmic, Emotiva). I think the SVS is probably at the top of my list right now, however I like the dual-tuning concept on the HSU. I currently have a velodyne VSX-10 and am well aware of its limitations, especially for my large room.
But, none of these seem to have remote control operation and that would be really nice.
My L/R are Goldenear Triton 2s with the built-in subs. Those are great speakers and have plenty of low-end for 2 channel music. I only use the sub for LFE on movies. Thus, on music I have the sub either off or on a very low setting just to slightly supplement the bass from the Tritons. On movies, I want the sub up louder to get more impact out of it.
So my question:
What is the "best" sub available with a remote control? My price range is up to maybe $1300 or so, maybe I could stretch it to $1500 but I have a hard time paying that much for just a sub and would prefer to keep it around $800.
I see the new line of Def Tech Supercubes look pretty nice, reviewed very positive in Home Theater Mag, have a remote, and would seem to fit the bill. Anybody have any experience on those? Would they come close to an ID brand at all, or no contest?
Any of the ID brands have a remote operated sub that I missed? My overall concern is SQ and awesome bass, so if my best option is an ID brand and me getting my lazy a$$ off the couch, then I guess I will have to do that.
While I'm at it, any comments on the wire-less subs that give easier placement options or one of the aftermarket wire-less packages? My surrounds are currently running off the Rocketfish HD wire-less kit and for what it is (and the hassle of running wires in a difficult situation), it works fine for me.
