EQ-Max 15 vs SVS PB12-NSD

[Kbarnett]

Hey all, I really need some second opinions about what route to take here. I'm certainly the type that prior to any larger purchase, I research whatever I'm considering to death. I'm lost here though.

Anyway, I'm leaning towards at the Velodyne EQ-Max 15 for it's larger 15 inch driver with the hopes that it can reach a little lower than the PB12-NSD, when combined with its 750RMS amp vs the PB's 400RMS. In addition, it comes with a mic to Auto-EQ and balance its output in your room. I have no prior experience with larger subs so it needs to be commercial built.

On the flip side, I hear nothing but positive things about the PB12's output for its size, so it seems like a safe option. The thorough written review on this website for the PB-12-NSD leaves me longing for a more thorough written review on the EQ-Max 15. The video review is just too vague.

My current sub is the one that came with my Energy Take Classic speaker set, an 8 incher @ 200W (don't know if that's even RMS), so I'm sure EITHER of these would blow it out of the water, but if I'm going to bite the bullet here, I want to get the best I can for the money (that's commercial built).

Because of the weird shape of the room, I've included three pictures to give a better idea of dimensions. Thanks everybody

 

[shadyJ]

I think you have it backwards about the sub's strengths. I think the PB12 will dig deeper but the Velodyne may have more output higher up. Lower frequencies will come mostly from the ports, and the Velodyne's ports won't be as substantial as the PB12's. I think you would be happy with either sub. It looks like you are using endtable style placement for the sub, that being the case you might want to check out the Hsu Research VTF3 and also the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 EX too, both of which are nicely shaped for that role. The VTF3 has a side-firing driver that blasts right into your seat, and the Outlaw LFM-1 EX has a glossy plexiglass top. There is also the Epik Empire, but it costs a little bit more, but I am sure that would sound massive in your room.

 

[Kbarnett]

You're probably right - I'm new to the audio scene and trying to soak it all in. Just my nature in researching things before I buy I want to educate myself as thoroughly as possible prior to purchase. I just figured that with a 15 inch driver the sub was moving more air and would be able to go a bit lower. I may be bit under a misconception that those two things go hand and hand though.

But for sure I want to place the sub in the corner of the room right behind the couch, there is about a 1.5/2 foot gap between the back of the couch and the wall. So not necessarily as an end-table as it will be behind the couch, but I think what you're suggesting about the side firing ports still applies. If not there, I want to place it where the left speaker is now, in the corner of the front of the room. I'll take a look at the suggestions you made right now. Many thanks

 

[Kbarnett]

Just read through the info about the Epik Empire - For ~800 USD, that sounds like a helluva deal. You may have just changed my mind . I certainly appreciate the heads up about the alternatives.

 

[ratm]

Im a week or so away from ordering my very own Empire. Dont forget to include shipping in the price. To south florida its going to run me $905. Still a great deal.