Having a problem deciding

[TMan454]

Hey guys, first time Threader, would really enjoy your feedback

Having a problem deciding on a sub, Ive narrowed it down, really like svs. PB10NSD, would be willing to buy 2 or PB12 NSD I could almost get 2 it would be getting alittle pricey but almost doable.(Maybe one of each) I would be willing to get PB12 plus for 1. I really want it to pound hard. A friend of mine has a Klipsch RW10D he loves it, the problem i have is that the port is downfiring and I have carpet, is that going to make a big difference. And Like I said I really like svs but the NSD series is an older sub. In comparison to the Klipsch witch is digitally controlled. (I know I think I just compared Klipsch to SVS) The room I am using is 12x15x8 and is open to the kitchen by about an 8 foot opening.

Thanks alot TMan

 

[Davemcc]

I like the way you think regarding dual subs. However, your room is similar in dimension to mine and my PB12-Plus rocks my room. When I say rocks my room, I mean literally shakes everything and vibrates stuff off my coffee table if I want to play at that level. I keep the power level on the sub at less than a quarter to blend with my mains so there is actually a ton more capability in this sub that I am not using. I kind of think in a room that size, the PB12-Plus on it's own is more than sufficient. IMHO.

Also, carpet has no effect on a subwoofer's output. The wavelength at these frequencies can be like 20 feet of more and you would need several inches of dense acoustic material to have much effect.

 

[sholling]

You'll want to include the kitchen into the room size calculations.

 

[Mister House]

I am a huge fan of Klipsch speakers. However I am not a fan of subs made by big name manufacturers like Klipsch, Yamaha, Polk or Pioneer. I really feel that they just basically make subs just to have something else to sell to you. I have had much better experience with subs made by independent distributors such as Epik, eD, SVS and HSU. I would totally recommend the SVS sub if you are thinking about it. If you have a large room then 2 subs is the way to go. If you just want to rock a small room then a larger single sub it much better.

 

[bandphan]

FWIW the PB10s will be on back order till may, if that matters And dont believe the marketing hype around the Klipsch.

 

[TMan454]

So then would 2 pb10's be better then 1 pb12 plus

 

[bandphan]

I recommend that you call svs and speak with them, as they will give the best advice possible.

 

[lsiberian]

So then would 2 pb10's be better then 1 pb12 plus

The ideal home theater has 4 subs. I'd say 2 subs are much better than 1, but aesthetics do need to be considered.

 

[Patrukas777]

FWIW the PB10s will be on back order till may, if that matters And dont believe the marketing hype around the Klipsch.

He could always order the PB13 I ordered one a week ago and shipped a day later