HSU or SVS?

[l300lover]

Which sub would be better suited for 80% movies?
HSU VTF3 MK4 or SVS PB12-NSD?

 

[ImcLoud]

your not going to go wrong with either of them subs, how big is your room?



whisper "HSU VTF3"

 

[l300lover]

Well I was gonna go with VTF 15H but since the VTF 3 MK4 is on sale I am gonna buy the HSU 12" now and another down the road. Room is 25'x 15' x 8'

 

[shadyJ]

I'd go with the VTF3 between those two. Digs deeper, and will be more fun with variable tuning.

 

[jliedeka]

I have a Hsu VTF 3 Mk 3 and it's total overkill for my 12x16x8 room. I do appreciate the extension. You probably won't really need more sub than that. Hsu subs are good to begin with and you won't need all its power so distortion will be a non-issue.

Jim

 

[l300lover]

Cool Im gonna buy the HSU next payday.

 

[rnatalli]

The HSU will definitely dig a bit deeper and will have more output particularly above 30hz. I personally would go with the PB12-NSD as it has the advantage in build quality, warranty, and flatter response; it also comes in about $50 as it's on sale right now for $699 shipped. That said, you really can't go wrong with either.

 

[Pyrrho]

Here is a review of the SVS:

SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer Review | Audioholics

Here is a review of the MK3 version of the Hsu:

HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 Subwoofer Review | Audioholics

Given that Hsu gives links to reviews of the MK3 version from the MK4 page, I would imagine that it is similar in performance.

I personally would go with the SVS, but read the reviews and decide for yourself. And most likely, you will be happy with either one.

 

[billy p]

Yup... just another vote for Svs...you jut can't beat their linearity as a baseline found in all their subs...JMO.

 

[GFOViedo]

How about Power Sound Audio PSA-XV15 for $800 shipped