>>>I've partially ruled out SVS due to how large and crinkle finished the sub $1000 subs are. My room is fairly large (4500 cubic feet) and I like tight, fast, musical base line that will integrate well with my main speakers and not sound like a bloated-bump-box in the corner of the room! Any comments based on personal experience?<<<
The SVS black texture is actually *very* smooth now...I can send you a representative picture if you like. Just email me at SVS techsupport. At the $1000 price point, you should also consider going with a pair of $500 units. For example, a pair of CHT15s or JBL S120s stacked in the best corner of your room would fill up your 4500 cu-ft room pretty well..
Tom V.
SVS