$2100 subwoofer budget

[Rc9000]

I need some help with choosing the best subwoofer for my situation. The subwoofer will be primarily used for home theater. I only have 2600 sqft but I will like to use for future larger room so having something over powered fine with me

Not taking price into consideration- which would be the best option?
-SVS PB 13 Ultra
-2 SVS PC-2000's (or I can probably even do one 2000 & one 12Plus)
-Velodyne Digital Drive 10 PLUS? (I can get the Velodyne cheaper so I thought it'd be the best for my price range no?? )

others I considered were Paradigm Seismic 10, spa XS30se, and JL E-sub e112, but I think the top 3 choices are the better options.

my budget is no more then $2,300 in total. And don't want to do DIY

 

[Steve81]

Well to start, I'd scratch the Velodyne DD10+ off your short list. In terms of raw output, its going to be lacking next to the other options. The PB13 for example is comparable in output to the DD18+:
http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/svs-pb13/pb13-measurements
http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/digital-drive-plus-18/dd18-measurements

A couple options I'd shortlist would be a pair of Hsu VTF-15H MkII's, or if you can squeeze another $50, a pair of PSA XS30se's as a high powered sealed option. Either option should rock a 2600cf space.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I nominate the RBH SX-1212N passive sub (MSRP is $1450, street price $1,000). Just add a subwoofer amp or any amp with gain control like the Crown amps.

It is 18" wide, 21" deep, and weighs 110 LBS, ~ 14,000 cubic inches in volume. So it is pretty large, yet relatively small footprint. With it's curved cabinet, it doesn't look as big.

http://rbhsound.com/sx1212n.php

 

[3db]

Well to start, I'd scratch the Velodyne DD10+ off your short list. In terms of raw output, its going to be lacking next to the other options. The PB13 for example is comparable in output to the DD18+:
http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/svs-pb13/pb13-measurements
http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/digital-drive-plus-18/dd18-measurements

A couple options I'd shortlist would be a pair of Hsu VTF-15H MkII's, or if you can squeeze another $50, a pair of PSA XS30se's as a high powered sealed option. Either option should rock a 2600cf space.

I would also add Rythmik FV15HP to that list which eeks out the SVS and the HSU according to
http://www.data-bass.com/systems

Actually, Rythmik has a sale on these and you can two and still stay close to budget (not including shipping). We have LV12R on sale for $569 shipped, FV15HP $1274 plus shipping, E15HP black matte $1024 plus shipping, and F15HP black matte for $1074 plus shipping.

Or get one Rythmik F25 for $1545.

Spec is 14 - 200 Hz (-2 dB @ 14 Hz) with LFE inputs

 

[shadyJ]

At that budget my top pick would be two new Hsu VTF15h mk2 subs. Right now they look like the most bang for the buck you can get.

For a single sub, consider a passive JTR Captivator 2400 and hook it up to a Behringer iNuke 6000DSp amp.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Between two of hsu vtf15h mk2 and a pair of reaction audio pv-15x is going to be a close call.

 

[c2k]

Might be worth it to take a look at some Funk Audio Subs. They got some 15" that maybe in your budget.

If you want a nice tight bass that keeps up with speakers, they are the way to go

They are certainly better than SVS when it comes the SQ and accuracy.

 

[Hookedonc4]

We use James loudspeakers Subs. Very nice...

This is what we have now.
EMB-12
EMB-10
2 James power pipes with M1000 amps for both.
2 210SDX with M1000
And a couple more.

 

[jbrown15]

You should take a look at Reaction Audio's new PS18x. It's a high excursion 18" driver in sealed setup using a 4000w SpeakerPower amp. It's basically right at your budget.

 

[rnatalli]

I'd have to go with dual VTF15, but all options mentioned so far are excellent.

 

[lsiberian]

At that price you should be looking a custom dual build. You can get a local cabinet maker to build the boxes for you.