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You should definitely have a listen to the RBH T3s but be warned that's a HUGE speaker system. You may want to consider a T30 system which is a bit smaller and has the Status Acoustics upgraded drivers in it. The T3s will have a slight advantage in bass but the T30s mid/top end will surpass...

that model has been discontinued and we will be testing a new one to be announced at CEDIA. Don't obsess over -3dB points of subs. There are so many subs out their claiming -3dB points below 20Hz which may be true at 90dB but once you crank them you have mega compression. They also trade SPL...

The PSB is an excellent suggestion. I emailed them. I definitely want to include at least one Canadian brand since Axiom declined and Paradigm hasn't responded.

Looks like Rythmik subs wants to play: http://www.rythmikaudio.com/products.html They make some very impressive designs and I've heard so much good stuff about the quality of their products from industry professionals and competitors recently. I don't know why they've been below my radar...

Actually it will be I think. The FV15HP looks like a really nice sub!

2 of the 4 subs in my reference system are Velodyne DD15s. They are very nice subs both performance and aesthetics. They've been around a long time however so you should be able to get one at a substantial discount. The reason to go Velodyne over some of the larger fanboy style subs is for...

JL Audio hasn't been very responsive lately so I am not counting them in. I am also not going out of my way begging companies to send product for FREE press on the industry's largest audited home theater publication. Rythmik Subs seems interested so if they commit to sending product, we've got...

Actually I have a product from Klipsch that is a single driver. I enjoyed my exchange with SVS via email today. They convinced me I need to narrow the focus of the article to products people will actually purchase. Thus I am limiting the shootout to subs that are under $3k and under 6 ft^3.

Thanks but I really prefer shipping finished products from manufacturers. This has to be something easily purchased by consumers. As a side NOTE I am also welcoming participating manufacturers to submit what measurement aspects they would like included and any test methodologies or test...

Which one? We reviewed one of these in the past: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/titanic-mk-iii So I don't want double coverage.

I am getting a lot of resistance from the few manufacturers I've contacted so far. Most companies don't want to be in a face off. Despite I told the companies that each product will get its own dedicated review with the results tabulated at the end. They all fear product comparisons unless...

Update: SVS not Part of Shootout SVS graciously declined claiming all of the measured data of the PB-13 is available via IKKA's measurements at the HometheaterShack. They suggested that I use their data to compare to other subs in our shootout. We don't operate that way as we like to confirm...

Honestly, I'm even getting sick of 3D at the Theaters. Do I need to spend $15-20/head to watch a cartoon movie with the family in 3D? My kids don't even like 3D. My youngest takes her glasses off within minutes and is then watching a blurry movie for the next 1.5 hours. Some theater by my...

So far I emailed the following manufacturers: SVS: PB13 JL Audio: F212 Paradigm: Sub 1 or Sub 2 Axiom Audio: EP800 If all 4 say yes, than I just have to request 1 more sub :)

This faceoff is only for manufacturers products that are shipping not DIY forum stuff. Maybe in the future.... BTW this faceoff is being conducted in California where Paul resides.

SVS is almost always the largest sub in shootouts. Paul wants the biggest baddest subs he can get his hands on. I offered smaller/lighter, he said bring on the big. He's got a friggin forklift to move them! We will see what actually comes to fruition, I fear many of these companies won't...

We are not going to compare 1 expensive sub vs 4 cheap subs. I think I've already made that point clear about the benefits of multi subs many times such as here: Are Two subs Better than One? Also I see no reason to separate sealed vs ported. The idea here is to gauge overall performance...

Guys; Let's also make sure your suggestions are easily purchasable for consumers. Also, would you guys even consider putting a dual 18" 300lbs+ sub in your living room>? Or is a sub like the SVS PB13 or Axiom EP800 the max allowable size? thanks.

Recommended Reading In the meantime, I recommend reading the following articles related to this topic at hand: Trading SPL for Extension in Subwoofers Subwoofer Measurement Standard

We are working on a test plan now but some of the basics that will be tested include: MAX SPL vs Frequency per CEA2010 method or equivalent (using 2 meter groundplane) Distortion vs SPL Group Delay Transient Response Mechanical Noise test Subjective sound quality