Happens every time... Sub Recommendations

[dpnaugle]

I always end up spending more then I budget. Grrrrrrrr.

Anyway, I am trying to decide on a sub. One I can use to grow with my room size. Currently my room is 1800 cu ft with 1000 cu ft directly adjacent. I expect it to be a more dedicated 2500-3000 cu ft within the year.

I have auditioned and like the:

M&K MX350 THX - kind of a beast, but my dealer says he will let a floor model go for 1300.

Velodyne DD12 – I really like it. Beautiful! but no price break and it’s about 1000 more then I want to spend. But I really like it. A lot

SVS PB12-plus/2. Have not auditioned it but it has some pretty good reviews.

Any suggestions out there

DN

 

[chpwaman]

It won't be hard to find a lot of information on those various subs, you might want to check out HSU Research...especially if you are looking for high value and staying within a budget.

 

[Ryan8886]

It won't be hard to find a lot of information on those various subs, you might want to check out HSU Research...especially if you are looking for high value and staying within a budget.

Hsu should definately get a look. The VTF-3 Mk II was on my short-list when I was looking.

Really depends on just how serious you want the room, house, mansion or mansion and guest house to shake; and how much $$$ it's worth to you.....divided by what you're used to. If you're coming from a little HTIB sub, any on your list will be like a drink of water to a man in the desert! I find my 25-31PCi handles my 3000 cubic feet well enough to shake the wall hangings.....others may say it's not nearly enough!

Either way, give Hsu a look. Excellent on the budget!

 

[j_garcia]

In your rough price range I think the Plus/2 would be a great choice, and from HSU I'd say the VTF-3 HO.

 

[no. 5]

have you listend to other Velodyne models?

 

[JimP]

have you listend to other Velodyne models?

As a Velodyne owner, I'm somewhat bias towards Velodyne, but I'd be looking at a 15" model. There is something more precise about a forward firing closed box that sounds better to me than a down firing ported sub.

 

[InTheIndustry]

I always end up spending more then I budget. Grrrrrrrr.

Anyway, I am trying to decide on a sub. One I can use to grow with my room size. Currently my room is 1800 cu ft with 1000 cu ft directly adjacent. I expect it to be a more dedicated 2500-3000 cu ft within the year.

I have auditioned and like the:

M&K MX350 THX - kind of a beast, but my dealer says he will let a floor model go for 1300.

Velodyne DD12 – I really like it. Beautiful! but no price break and it’s about 1000 more then I want to spend. But I really like it. A lot

SVS PB12-plus/2. Have not auditioned it but it has some pretty good reviews.

Any suggestions out there

DN

If you want the Velodyne product, find a dealer who's not such a tightwad and get a good deal on it. That product has some room for a markdown in it.

M&K makes a great product. Chances are good that the reason he is selling you the floor model is because he can't get a new one in-stock. M&K has been having some brutal supply problems for a long time now. My only concern if you go with the M&K (a really really nice sub) is that they eventually won't be here to service you long term.... that's been the word on the street at least.

Without a doubt, though, the M&K 350 is a great sub and gets my vote because of the markdown the dealer is willing to take to move it, and regardless of my speculating on the company's future.

A little history on the M&K350: It was the featured sub used in the dedicated theatre for Home Entertainment magazine's "Project of the Year"; Jan/Feb 2006. In the article, Bliss Home Theaters & Automation (who did the design & integration) even mentioned the stock supply problems M&K was having. They mentioned having to purchase the 350 twenty at a time due to fear of M&K not getting anymore in.... ever.

 

[dpnaugle]

Dealers price on the Velodyne floor models this is 2300 for the DD12 ands 1300 for the SPL 1000R.

DN

 

[Peter Marcks]

DN, I'd say that the DD-12 would do a great job filling that size a room for your dedicated theater room!

 

[kramskoi]

I always end up spending more then I budget. Grrrrrrrr.

Anyway, I am trying to decide on a sub. One I can use to grow with my room size. Currently my room is 1800 cu ft with 1000 cu ft directly adjacent. I expect it to be a more dedicated 2500-3000 cu ft within the year.

I have auditioned and like the:

M&K MX350 THX - kind of a beast, but my dealer says he will let a floor model go for 1300.

Velodyne DD12 – I really like it. Beautiful! but no price break and it’s about 1000 more then I want to spend. But I really like it. A lot

SVS PB12-plus/2. Have not auditioned it but it has some pretty good reviews.

Any suggestions out there

DN

with a view toward the future, and if music is your main dish then i'd say M&K though it won't do the job underneath for HT with enough ummph!...that leaves the SVS as value, output and extension...note that the Velo is the single driver in this group and it will be limited in a larger room...i have an 1800ft3 space also but i went a different route...good luck to you.

 

[mike c]

if you're gonna use it mostly for HT ... you don't need the DD-12 (believe me)

there are other ways of finding a good location for your sub: Room EQ Wizard software, SPL meter, and your PC is a great start. (very cheap too)

personally, I'd go for the SVS plus/2 + Velodyne SMS-1 (only because I'm too lazy to learn the Behringer Feedback Destroyer as EQ) ... this combo will boom the DD-12 out of your house. [remember this is for HT usage]

I also have a 2600 cu.ft. room. The velodyne DLS-5000R is already way too much, it gives craploads of SPL - something 90% of the people look for.
The other 10% of the people read these forums and then want lower frequency extension (upgradeitis is contagious btw ... it is internet borne). but you're not gonna get your money's worth. you have to pay a lot more to get a little more. again, value is relative to your budget and how infected you are with upgradeitis.

since your budget is around 1300 and you want to get maximum benefit for your money. I would recommend the SVS plus/2 which coincidentally is 1299 bucks. (oh, and so I wouldn't be accused of being an SVS adboy, check out HSU research also).

 

[KC23]

Been studing this a lot as I'm also in the market with a similar room size, but on a budget.

So far the HSU VTF-3 Mark II seems to be the best value IMHO.

 

[dpnaugle]

After three days of subs I went with one I have not heard. I just ordered the SVS SB-12-Plus-Piano. I think it should do me just fine. $799 + 49.05 shipping.

I cant wait to play

here is a review.
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-subwoofers/3485-svs-sb12-plus-subwoofer-mouse-roars.html