HSU STF-2 vs. Mirage-S8

[nosferatu]

i just got a new Denon av recever AVR-688 time to move on to the speakers . The day before that my subwoofer blow out it was one of the cheap Infinity . so it comes down to the HSU vs. Mirage both in the same price range . I haven't heard any of them yeat but your opinion will help . my room is small

thanx

 

[j_garcia]

I'd go with the HSU.

 

[Seth=L]

HSU by a landslide. Just a larger more powerful subwoofer overall.

 

[gliz]

yes I would agree HSU all the way. Dont forget about svs though but tfor 5 bills the HSU is tuff to beat

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Go with the Hsu. Trust me. I love mine.

 

[rnatalli]

I have heard some really good Mirage subs and some not so good. Every sub I've heard from HSU has been awesome. Another vote for HSU.

 

[gus6464]

HSU sub hands down.

 

[nosferatu]

well HSU than it is i will go and listen to mirage anyway at magnolia store , but i have read a lot of reviews about both subs and most ppl go eather with hsu or svs but in a 350$ price range i haven't seen many subs other than mirage and hsu. ( what about polk subs ? )

ps off topic does any one know where can i get setup microphone for my denon avr-688 my was open box and it didn't come with it.

 

[speakerman39]

I believe the STF-2 is more comparable to the Mirage S-10. As a former Mirage S12 owner, I can say the the Omni subs are very good indeed. But, given the choices you listed my vote would easily be the Hsu. Good luck in your decision.

 

[skizzerflake]

I recently bought a STF-2 for a small room. It is quite impressive. In both music and movies I didn't know what I was missing until the Yamaha started making rattling noises and I bought a HSU. The bottom is fairly deep, clean and musical, not just a one-note boom box.

 

[nosferatu]

"speakerman139" so if you will have to chouice S-10 and Hsu STF-2 witch one will be ? thay selling S-10 on ebay brand new for as much as Hsu

 

[speakerman39]

"speakerman139" so if you will have to chouice S-10 and Hsu STF-2 witch one will be ? thay selling S-10 on ebay brand new for as much as Hsu

Honestly, from what I have read here as well as on other forums my vote would easily be the Hsu product. Not sure really how the Mirage S10 performs but can tell you the S12 is awesome. My preference is on MUSIC first and foremost but I also want good ht performance. The S12 has been the most blanced of the two extremes I have owned to date. That is, the S12 was much better musically than both the SVS PB10-NSD and the SVS PB12-NSD. Furthermore, the S12 was just as good as the PB10 with ht. However, the PB12 really kicked but with ht offering more visceral impact down low. Not that the PB10 or the S12 was any slouch. If the S10 performs closely to what the S12 does then the STF-2 would have to be stellar to out do the S10. Perhaps others here can offer more insight than me specifically between these two. Personally, I am ordering a 3.3 tomorrow if that tells you anything. Good luck in your choice. Happy Hunting!!!!!

 

[nosferatu]

thanx for your help. i still have few days before i get one . well the way i look at it HSU is not as know and advertised product outside the forums ( unless im wrong) vs. the mirage line of speakers . But everyone is pointing to to the HSU so .... also as far as sub cable goes whats my best options out there ? i seen monster cable like that or schoudl i look in to other cables

 

[speakerman39]

thanx for your help. i still have few days before i get one . well the way i look at it HSU is not as know and advertised product outside the forums ( unless im wrong) vs. the mirage line of speakers . But everyone is pointing to to the HSU so .... also as far as sub cable goes whats my best options out there ? i seen monster cable like that or schoudl i look in to other cables

Hsu Research is well known here as well as many of the other various forums out there. They have been around a while and are highly praised. That has to say something in and of itself. As far as cabling goes, I would recommend you take a close look at the Dayton offerings over at partsexpress.com. Personally, I believe Monster is way over-priced. Lastly, I think the Mirage subs are not known as well as the Hsu offerings. But, I could be wrong.

 

[rnatalli]

www.monoprice.com is a great place to pick up good cables for low cost.

 

[Seth=L]

It is noteworthy that HSU is not online only (though it is cheaper to buy direct from HSU) and they do sell their products in a few select retail stores. We only have one store in town that has them, "Stucky Brothers", which I believe is local only.

 

[nosferatu]

so spending 50-80$ on a toslink or cox cable is way too much??? i seen ppl talking about cables that cost 10 -20$ but will that give me a good quality that i need for DVD or my new sub ?

 

[Seth=L]

so spending 50-80$ on a toslink or cox cable is way too much??? i seen ppl talking about cables that cost 10 -20$ but will that give me a good quality that i need for DVD or my new sub ?

Yes, same quality. Spending 50-80 on any Cables is crazy IMO, unless they are 1000 feet long.

 

[rnatalli]

Coax Digital:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10236

Toslink Digital:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10229

Don't buy into the hype and marketing that this cable or that cable will make a difference. The Monoprice cable will have the same quality as a $80 Monster cable. The old saying you get what you pay for doesn't apply in this case.