ACI Maestro a good choice?

[Inertia]

I am contemplating instead of buying a new SVS PB12-Plus buying a used ACI Maestro for around 800 bucks. Is the Maestro a good sub and should i go with it instead of the SVS sub? The Maestro comes with the new Ice amp.

 

[j_garcia]

I have heard good things about their subs, so I would say it isn't a bad choice. Having never heard one I couldn't compare it to a Plus, but I would say you can't go wrong with either of them.

 

[Ron Temple]

Craig scored it highly, especially for music. I'd think the SVS would have more output and the new rev should have better SQ. IDK, I'd be tempted to give ACI a try just for it's music capability.

 

[Warpdrv]

How can you compare the Plus to Maestro..., not in the same price range, but I would agree with the latest statement, I have read a few people had them, and stated they were a very clean sub.. but no slouch either... Maximum output at 20 Hz: 107.8 dB < 10% THD But the New upcoming Plus lineup with likely have amazing SQ, if not better then the Maestro.

This is old, but I found this http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/maestro/reviews/craigchase.htm

I have owned the PB12-Plus, and it had plenty of output for movies, but I would state that I wasn't thrilled with the SQ, but I have to also state my tastes have grown towards craving tighter, cleaner bass. The PB12-Plus was replaced with a Fathom F112
I must also disclose I have 2 - SVS PB12 Plus/2' and a SB12-Plus in my house.

I think the Maestro for $800.00 is a pretty good deal, and might offer better SQ then this version of the PB12-Plus, but I doubt it will sound better then the upcoming preorder Plus...

Are you looking to upgrade your subwoofer?
What is your room size, related equipment list, budget for a sub?

Are you looking for Sealed or Ported ---- % of Music/HT

 

[mazersteven]

Over on the Sound and Vision Mag Forum. Some of the members passed a ACI around for auditioning. You might want to look for reviews over there.

I just looked and it was the Emerald XL compact speaker, and Force XL subwoofer. Sorry

http://forums.soundandvisionmag.com/audiovideo/board/message?board.id=40&thread.id=79301&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

http://forums.soundandvisionmag.com/audiovideo/board/message?board.id=40&message.id=83770&query.id=329#M83770

 

[Inertia]

I read more about the Maestro and I tihnk I am gonna go with the SVS subwoofer.