Got my shipping quote from SVS !!!WOW!!!

[Audioholics]

If I lived in Canada, I would investigate every Canadian sub made as an alternative. Or, I would postpone the purchase, and plan my next vacation for a visit to SVS HQ in Youngstown, Ohio.

Brokerage fees stink International shipping prices should include all those fees up front. UPS gouges you an "entry fee" and a "dispersement fee" on top of its shipping fees - and worse, they rarely disclose them up front but ask you for it at the door. UPS is the most expensive company to have ship things to Canada, so see if you have options when you ship stuff. The least expensive way to ship is to use the post office (probably not an option for a huge sub). They charge duty and taxes, but only a $5.00 flat fee on top of that.

 

[FERGUSON360]

SVS Speakers

Do anyone have any comments on SVS speakers. Shipping to Saskatchewan for a full 7 speakers and sub is only 140 us so very good. Would like comments on their speakers though?

 

[FERGUSON360]

SVS Speakers

I have been following you thread. I can get 7 speaker system and sub from SVS for 140 shipping to Sask which is a good deal. Does anyone have comments on SVS speakers - have never heard them.

 

[sbader2]

I have been following you thread. I can get 7 speaker system and sub from SVS for 140 shipping to Sask which is a good deal. Does anyone have comments on SVS speakers - have never heard them.

The sub has consistently been getting excellent reviews, one of the best for the money. The speakers are new but are also getting very good ratings. Look around for some reviews.

 

[awesomebase]

Diy

I don't know if this is a realistic option for you, but if you have the means (tools, equipment, etc.) you may want the option of a DIY sub. Most can do DIY subs with better drivers, custom-cabinets, and a finish to match your room for anywhere from 1/5 to 1/2 the price. Often times it is also considerably better, though of course SVS is superb! The point is, spending $2K on a sub is probably not the best way to use that money, especially if there are good, viable alternatives available for a lot less. You could even get a DIY kit if you don't want to do any cutting or routing.

 

[Ron Temple]

I have been following you thread. I can get 7 speaker system and sub from SVS for 140 shipping to Sask which is a good deal. Does anyone have comments on SVS speakers - have never heard them.

Here's a link from a member that heard them. We were there together listening to music exclusively. I was very impressed with SQ/value. John liked them too, but was trying to be objective.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18389

 

[warpdrive]

Hey newf ( I am a Newfie too living in BC)...this is precisely why i went for a Hsu sub as SVS was far too expensive in Canada. From my research, they were comparable and divided down the middle. i had the Psb subsonic 10 and trust me, the Hsu STF 3 kills it.

JC

You had a subsonic 10 and the Hsu kills it?

Are you talking about the same subsonic 10?

The Subsonic 10 has DUAL 12" drivers with a 500W RMS/1500W peak amp, and weighs 120 lbs. This thing dwarfs the STF-3 and is PSB's flagship sub.

The STF-3 is one hell of a sub if it beats the Sub 10.

 

[Sheep]

You had a subsonic 10 and the Hsu kills it?

Are you talking about the same subsonic 10?

The Subsonic 10 has DUAL 12" drivers with a 500W RMS/1500W peak amp, and weighs 120 lbs. This thing dwarfs the STF-3 and is PSB's flagship sub.

The STF-3 is one hell of a sub if it beats the Sub 10.

You have to remember that Hsu and SVS are not your ordinary subs. Their stated response is their TUNING freq.

I'm sure the subsonic 10 is a beast, but for 2 12's and 1500 watts, its not that impressive. on paper of coarse.

SheepStar

 

[warpdrive]

You have to remember that Hsu and SVS are not your ordinary subs. Their stated response is their TUNING freq.

I'm sure the subsonic 10 is a beast, but for 2 12's and 1500 watts, its not that impressive. on paper of coarse.

SheepStar

PSB's specs are extremely conservative. Paul Barton's products are always underspec'ed on paper. And last time I looked, their 12" 225W Subsonic 6i beat out the LFM-1 (a Hsu STF-3 in drag) in terms of linearity and output in the S&V shootout....so that's why I can't see the STF-3 beating out the Sub 10 model.

Hence I doubt that claim. I think the sub 10 would leave the STF-3 as a smeared bloodstain in the ground.

SVS and Hsu's are great, but they are not untouchable.

 

[porksoda]

PSB's specs are extremely conservative. Paul Barton's products are always underspec'ed on paper. And last time I looked, their 12" 225W Subsonic 6i beat out the LFM-1 (a Hsu STF-3 in drag) in terms of linearity and output in the S&V shootout....so that's why I can't see the STF-3 beating out the Sub 10 model.

Hence I doubt that claim. I think the sub 10 would leave the STF-3 as a smeared bloodstain in the ground.

SVS and Hsu's are great, but they are not untouchable.

well.. i have heard most of the psb sub line (x psb stratus owner)... and i tend to agree vaguely to the above comment i wouldnt say the hsu killes the psb... but i would go ahead and say i "prefer" the performance of hsu's over the psbs... this way no ones feelings get hurt...

psb are good speaker company subwoofer wise they seem to be lacking a bit in my opinion.

 

[Tone]

Brokerage fees bite - and are way too high..

 

[billy p]

My opinion

I was ready to pull the trigger on a stf3 $800.00 to my door plus GST. Two of those puppies would equal the svs big boys at a cost saving to you. Now the only reason I didn't order the stf was because svs should be opening shop in Canada soon so I wanted to check out the Canadian price list . I haven't been on the forum long but it seems to me there has been hsu & svs comparisons before

 

[Griz]

Newfiestang50 - you might want to check Audiogon

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1164821450

Edit 10/6: didn't see the date of the original post

 

[Sheep]

Newfiestang50 - you might want to check Audiogon

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1164821450

Guys, this thread is really old.

SheepStar

 

[SVS in Canada]

SVS finally in Canada!

I was ready to pull the trigger on a stf3 $800.00 to my door plus GST. Two of those puppies would equal the svs big boys at a cost saving to you. Now the only reason I didn't order the stf was because svs should be opening shop in Canada soon so I wanted to check out the Canadian price list . I haven't been on the forum long but it seems to me there has been hsu & svs comparisons before

Hello Everyone,

Just to let you know the official announcement was made just days ago on the SVS website:

http://www.svsound.com/news-news.cfm

Starting Oct 15th , our company SonicBoom Audio has the honour of being the Canadian representative of SVS products in Canada. It's been a long time coming and it'll be great to finally offer fellow Canucks a way around the huge shipping charges and UPS border fee, not to mention local 3 year warranty. We plan to take orders in a few days with the intial shipments being sent out around the beginning of November. For more info you can contact us though www.sonicboomaudio.com

 

[Sheep]

Hello Everyone,

Just to let you know the official announcement was made just days ago on the SVS website:

http://www.svsound.com/news-news.cfm

Starting Oct 15th , our company SonicBoom Audio has the honour of being the Canadian representative of SVS products in Canada. It's been a long time coming and it'll be great to finally offer fellow Canucks a way around the huge shipping charges and UPS border fee, not to mention local 3 year warranty. We plan to take orders in a few days with the intial shipments being sent out around the beginning of November. For more info you can contact us though www.sonicboomaudio.com

YES!!!

SheepStar

 

[DrPainMD]

I've been waiting for this... FINALLY!!!

 

[billy p]

wooohooooooooo

and there 15 minutes away from my house!! Now I can check out the new mts-01 floors, as well, when they are released!!
This is the best thanksgiving ever!!! Yea, it's turkey time in Canada this weekend and the svs timing is GREAT!!

 

[DrPainMD]

It's official now!!

http://www.sonicboomaudio.com/Info/LatestNews.aspx

 

[DrPainMD]

Thought I would say that I ordered a 25-31PCi from Sonic awhile back and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Movies sound so much better now.