2 svs pb12-nsd vs rythmik fv15hp

[Big Gorilla]

I am looking at purchasing 2 of the new svs ultra floorstanding speakers and I was planning on getting a rythmik fv15hp to go with it. But I am wondering if I would be better of with 2 pb12nsd's. I will be mainly be listening to electronic music like dubstep and electro. Will also be watching movies but I am far more interested in which setup will perform better for music played quite loud. Your help is much appreciated. I am also wondering if I get two subs will an emotiva XDA-2 USB DAC/Digital Preamp and a emotiva XPA-2 amplifier be sufficient to run with the two svs ultras?

 

[Big Gorilla]

I am also wondering whether I would be better off getting a receiver seeing as I have just bought a 55inch sony bravia hx850 and a ps3 and satellite tv and I want to connect it all together. Sorry if this does not make much sense, I am pretty ignorant when it comes to this stuff.

 

[JonnyFive23517]

I'd ask yourself how much thump of a bass drum you want in that electronic music. I listen to a lot of electronic myself, and depending on how it is mastered, the bass drum can dig lower in frequency on some tracks and less deep on others. I prefer an accurate "stab" type of a bass drum rather than a long muddy "thwomp". To me there's just no point in having a loud/low 4/4 beat when I'm more interested in the synths that reside higher up.

That being said, I owned a SVS PC12 (ported) and switched to the SVS SB13. Musically speaking, the sealed sub winds hands down. It's much more accurate, much more agile, and never obtrusive. The ported PC12 roared, but I never liked it for music. I don't know if other people share this same sentiment as well regarding ported versus sealed subs.

If your room is small and you're looking for accurate electronic music, I might suggest a pair of SB12s. If you're room is bigger, you may need to go ported for more output.

 

[j_garcia]

I'd ask yourself how much thump of a bass drum you want in that electronic music. I listen to a lot of electronic myself, and depending on how it is mastered, the bass drum can dig lower in frequency on some tracks and less deep on others. I prefer an accurate "stab" type of a bass drum rather than a long muddy "thwomp". To me there's just no point in having a loud/low 4/4 beat when I'm more interested in the synths that reside higher up.

I agree with this. When I listen to electronic music, I find a sub that is more accurate helps out a LOT, and that "stab" or "faster" attack is what tends to sound better IMO.

That being said, I owned a SVS PC12 (ported) and switched to the SVS SB13. Musically speaking, the sealed sub winds hands down. It's much more accurate, much more agile, and never obtrusive. The ported PC12 roared, but I never liked it for music. I don't know if other people share this same sentiment as well regarding ported versus sealed subs.

That will entirely depend on the sub, because I've heard plenty of vented sub that sound good with music. I still tend to lean more toward a sealed sub for music, but then there's the whole output thing. If you want both, you will be spending a bit more on the sub. In this case, I'll say the F15HP will take care of both musicality and output. Output is important, but it isn't everything, but I do think knowing the size of the room will help with recommendations.

I am also wondering whether I would be better off getting a receiver seeing as I have just bought a 55inch sony bravia hx850 and a ps3 and satellite tv and I want to connect it all together. Sorry if this does not make much sense, I am pretty ignorant when it comes to this stuff.

You need a receiver regardless. That is the only way to hook up all of that stuff and power the speakers other than the sub which has its own amp.

 

[Jeff R.]

I would tend to agree with the above....I prefer sealed for music. It it was me I would probably go with the Rythmik. But I would do something sealed or maybe run a pair of HSU VTF-3 MK4's and run them in sealed mode.

 

[Big Gorilla]

I can imagine a sealed sub would provide the punchier drums which would make sense but I have been told many times the rythmik is very good musically and overall have heard so many good things about the rythmik I feel that might be my best option atm and then upgrade to dual rythmiks when I can afford to.

 

[Big Gorilla]

The room size is approx 15 by 30 ft but is not a perfect rectangle as the kitchen is part of the same room and it also opens to the hallway and there is no door.

 

[Big Gorilla]

You need a receiver regardless. That is the only way to hook up all of that stuff and power the speakers other than the sub which has its own amp.[/QUOTE]

Have you seen this before the Oppo BDP 105 Oppo BDP-105 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player : Castle Hill Hifi I was suggested this and although it was bit more than I wanted to spend it looks like a quality product. But I have seen them mentioned in the forums at all.

 

[j_garcia]

Have you seen this before the Oppo BDP 105 Oppo BDP-105 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player : Castle Hill Hifi I was suggested this and although it was bit more than I wanted to spend it looks like a quality product. But I have seen them mentioned in the forums at all.

Yes, it is an excellent player. It is intended for users who are interested in the analog section usually for music. They offer the 103 which is about half that price that will still give you the same video performance. You will still need a receiver as these are only players.

The Rythmik is a servo sub, so some of the "normal" rules for a vented sub are going to be a bit different: it will play a bit more cleanly.

 

[cpp]

Yes, it is an excellent player. It is intended for users who are interested in the analog section usually for music. They offer the 103 which is about half that price that will still give you the same video performance. You will still need a receiver as these are only players.

The Rythmik is a servo sub, so some of the "normal" rules for a vented sub are going to be a bit different: it will play a bit more cleanly.

another vote for Rythmik