Forum question/help

[everettT]

Gotcha... again, just looking for clarification: does the SDS-12 meet the mini requirements you would consider for this space, or would a pair these be inadequate in your opinion? Thanks for your assistance and patience.

No not at all, if you want a compact sub to handle that room size, it come at a steep price. The HSUs will crush the sunfire subs.

 

[Pittsburgh Tony]

Got it - loud and clear. Thanks, man - much appreciated!

 

[lovinthehd]

Thanks for the recommendations, guys... F2's, huh? Nice! Unfortunately, price is a factor. How do you suggest I try to properly size the subs? Let's say I want to stay under $1,500 for the pair... would moving up to the Sunfire SDS-12 be enough of an upgrade? From a spec/performance perspective, would a pair of these subs be sufficient? I understand you guys like the other brands, I'm only trying to get a sense of scale (e.g. the SDS-10 v SDS-12 in my space).

As for the power... I wish I could be more specific in defining poor power beyond inconsistent power (spikes and brown-outs). My reasons for this equipment was to protect equipment and improve sound. Perhaps I'm making a something out of nothing. I appreciate the questions, I will spend time looking at these line items closer.

I threw the Seaton out there to see what you might say about budget

The Sunfire subs are very meh compared to the suggestions you're getting....they're just not a player (the original Bob Carver Sunfire was an amazing sub in its day, but doesn't relate to their current company/lineup AFAIC). The website is deceptive, they tout the SDS10/12 as dual drivers when there is only one driver and a passive radiator (essentially a ported/vented design but without port chuffing). The F2 is a true dual driver 15", far more potent than the Sunfire in any measure.

If your budget is $1500 for the pair I'd think about stretching it a bit with Everett's suggestion (duals though).

I think for the most part a surge protector strip will do what you want, if you really need more surge protection, then whole house surge protection is the way to go.

 

[shadyJ]

Monitor Audio is usually quite good. Sunfire subs, no way, these measurements are not very good for anywhere near that price! If your budget is 1500, get a couple of Hsu ULS-15 mk2s. They will have about three times the performance of the top of the line Sunfire sub for less than half the cost. If you can exceed your budget a bit, get the Hsu VTF3 mk5s, they will have stronger deep bass than the ULS subs.

 

[Pogre]

listen to these guys. you won't regret it. I just bought a pair of svs subs suggested here a little while ago and I'd never go back to anything less. the extra money spent is very audible in clarity, control and power. a pair of those Hsu subs that's been narrowed down would work very well in a room your size and it's not too far off your budget.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

Define poor power. What do you think the conditioners will do for your system? Never found a use for such, more curious why you think you need them. Can buy a lot of gear for the price of that stuff.

So you just plug everything into the wall, using power strips?

 

[Pittsburgh Tony]

Well, I just ordered the VTF-15H MK2 DualDrive package... stretched the budget a bit. I plan to keep the rest of the equipment on my list unchanged. Thanks to all for input. I'll post a new thread with pics when the system is installed. Thanks again.