J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 23, 2022 #1 Hello All, I am in the process of putting together a home theatre in our living room/play room. I'm going for a 5.1.2 system. The mix of music/video is about 40% music and 60% video. But I'm not sure if I'll use the subwoofer for music or not. My floor standing speakers have a frequency range down to 28hz. The dimension and general layout of the room can be seen in the below image. The TV is above the fireplace, and located at a very comfortable height, especially when reclined on the recliner. As the title suggests, I'm currently considering between the Arendal 1961 1S and XTZ 12.17 Edge. The XTC is €723 delivered and the 1961 1s is €899 delivered. I'd much rather spend €176 less on the XTZ. I realise that the 1S is sealed and that the XTZ edge is ported. so what would you suggest, given the room size and price difference? I'd also be open to any other options not more than the 1961 1S. thanks, Jason
Hello All, I am in the process of putting together a home theatre in our living room/play room. I'm going for a 5.1.2 system. The mix of music/video is about 40% music and 60% video. But I'm not sure if I'll use the subwoofer for music or not. My floor standing speakers have a frequency range down to 28hz. The dimension and general layout of the room can be seen in the below image. The TV is above the fireplace, and located at a very comfortable height, especially when reclined on the recliner. As the title suggests, I'm currently considering between the Arendal 1961 1S and XTZ 12.17 Edge. The XTC is €723 delivered and the 1961 1s is €899 delivered. I'd much rather spend €176 less on the XTZ. I realise that the 1S is sealed and that the XTZ edge is ported. so what would you suggest, given the room size and price difference? I'd also be open to any other options not more than the 1961 1S. thanks, Jason
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 23, 2022 #2 I'd probably save the cash between these too. The XTZ turnings give you the flexibility to have the sub behave like a sealed unit if you wanted to change the turnings for different source material. Reactions: jbminger
I'd probably save the cash between these too. The XTZ turnings give you the flexibility to have the sub behave like a sealed unit if you wanted to change the turnings for different source material.
S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Oct 16, 2006 12,053 0 113 May 23, 2022 #3 The Arendal sub is very good, but I would go for the extra deep bass headroom given by the XTZ sub. Reactions: jbminger
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 23, 2022 #4 Thanks for the replies. Would the XTZ be overkill for my room size ?
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 23, 2022 #5 jbminger said: Thanks for the replies. Would the XTZ be overkill for my room size ? Click to expand... No such thing as over kill lol and no, neither would be technically.
jbminger said: Thanks for the replies. Would the XTZ be overkill for my room size ? Click to expand... No such thing as over kill lol and no, neither would be technically.
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 23, 2022 #6 The XTZ 12.17 edge is currently listed “on sale” for €683.88, reduced from €795. Is this a real sale or is this the normal price?
The XTZ 12.17 edge is currently listed “on sale” for €683.88, reduced from €795. Is this a real sale or is this the normal price?
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 23, 2022 #7 jbminger said: The XTZ 12.17 edge is currently listed “on sale” for €683.88, reduced from €795. Is this a real sale or is this the normal price? Click to expand... Kinda hard to tell, as MSRP for all retailers is an arbitrary number. It definitely is a good price for sub of it caliber regardless of sale or not.
jbminger said: The XTZ 12.17 edge is currently listed “on sale” for €683.88, reduced from €795. Is this a real sale or is this the normal price? Click to expand... Kinda hard to tell, as MSRP for all retailers is an arbitrary number. It definitely is a good price for sub of it caliber regardless of sale or not.
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 23, 2022 #8 I agree it’s a good price, I was more questioning if I need to order it now or if I could wait a few weeks or a month…
I agree it’s a good price, I was more questioning if I need to order it now or if I could wait a few weeks or a month…
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 23, 2022 #9 jbminger said: I agree it’s a good price, I was more questioning if I need to order it now or if I could wait a few weeks or a month… Click to expand... Did you google the sub and check the history? I've gotta imagine that the price has gone up in the last two years, but haven't researched. The manufacturer being direct, I'd expect that any sale is reflected of their normal price.
jbminger said: I agree it’s a good price, I was more questioning if I need to order it now or if I could wait a few weeks or a month… Click to expand... Did you google the sub and check the history? I've gotta imagine that the price has gone up in the last two years, but haven't researched. The manufacturer being direct, I'd expect that any sale is reflected of their normal price.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,878 0 113 Oakridge, OR May 23, 2022 #10 Curious if BK Elec subs were a consideration? Did brexit have any influence?
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 24, 2022 #11 everettT said: Did you google the sub and check the history? I've gotta imagine that the price has gone up in the last two years, but haven't researched. The manufacturer being direct, I'd expect that any sale is reflected of their normal price. Click to expand... Hi, I did Google it. It appears it is actually on sale.
everettT said: Did you google the sub and check the history? I've gotta imagine that the price has gone up in the last two years, but haven't researched. The manufacturer being direct, I'd expect that any sale is reflected of their normal price. Click to expand... Hi, I did Google it. It appears it is actually on sale.
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 24, 2022 #12 lovinthehd said: Curious if BK Elec subs were a consideration? Did brexit have any influence? Click to expand... I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed.
lovinthehd said: Curious if BK Elec subs were a consideration? Did brexit have any influence? Click to expand... I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed.
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 24, 2022 #13 jbminger said: I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed. Click to expand... Id take the XTZ for the price, performance and features. Reactions: jbminger
jbminger said: I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed. Click to expand... Id take the XTZ for the price, performance and features.
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 24, 2022 #14 everettT said: Id take the XTZ for the price, performance and features. Click to expand... That was my gut feeling the XTZ would be a better choice. Reactions: everettT
everettT said: Id take the XTZ for the price, performance and features. Click to expand... That was my gut feeling the XTZ would be a better choice.
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,619 0 113 New Joisey May 24, 2022 #15 jbminger said: I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed. Click to expand... Never seen a single bad review about the BKElec sub, that said on this side of the pond they aren't very common for obvious reasons. Monolith Plus should be around the same money and performance as the XTZ sub, but available in more finishes and optionally as Down firing version - likely be important for places with little kids not shoving toys into sub ports.
jbminger said: I previously looked at bk elec subs,, but I seem to remember mixed reviews? Any advice between the XTZ and BK elec? Brexit would have a bearing on things, but I have family in Northern Ireland (UK) so I could get it delivered there if needed. Click to expand... Never seen a single bad review about the BKElec sub, that said on this side of the pond they aren't very common for obvious reasons. Monolith Plus should be around the same money and performance as the XTZ sub, but available in more finishes and optionally as Down firing version - likely be important for places with little kids not shoving toys into sub ports.
everettT Audioholic Spartan Apr 7, 2016 5,695 0 113 61 May 24, 2022 #16 jbminger said: That was my gut feeling the XTZ would be a better choice. Click to expand... They're both good units and with your room size, either will make you happy. The dollar difference and the tunings (shady's comment about deeper extension) would be my reasons for choosing it.
jbminger said: That was my gut feeling the XTZ would be a better choice. Click to expand... They're both good units and with your room size, either will make you happy. The dollar difference and the tunings (shady's comment about deeper extension) would be my reasons for choosing it.
J jbminger Audiophyte May 23, 2022 8 0 1 46 May 25, 2022 #17 everettT said: Id take the XTZ for the price, performance and features. Click to expand... Ordered! Reactions: everettT
