I need better sub than MA RS-W12

[caper26]

Hi all. My current theater setup is 3 X Energy Take FPS; 4 X LCR; MA RS-w12 Sub . I just bought 2 X Energy RC-70 which will be used for music upstairs. I would like to move my Monitor Audio RS-W12 [specs] upstairs with them since it is fantastic for music, and get a new one for the theater. I know there are better performers out there for less $$. I will still be playing some music on this system, but it will be used mainly for movies. A few retailers that come to mind are SVS (PS/SB12-NSD although the sealed seems light at 40lbs shipped?) and HSU. At HSU there is a VTF-2 and VTF-3 with, at a glance, the only difference is 250/350 watts RMS and both extend to 18Hz where the MA I have goes to 21. I would consider shipping from the US (eD - A2-300, A3-250, A5s-300, A3-300??) as well if the price/performance is right. Let's say budget is around $800. Will also consider an easy DIY kit as well as a used sub. Suggestions please?

 

[GranteedEV]

Two CSS Trio 12 drivers
A single fan modded Behringer EP2500 amp
One Elemental Designs EQ.2 high pass filter

Then it's just a matter of box/port tuning and we can really help you would with that.

 

[lsiberian]

Hi all. My current theater setup is 3 X Energy Take FPS; 4 X LCR; MA RS-w12 Sub . I just bought 2 X Energy RC-70 which will be used for music upstairs. I would like to move my Monitor Audio RS-W12 [specs] upstairs with them since it is fantastic for music, and get a new one for the theater. I know there are better performers out there for less $$. I will still be playing some music on this system, but it will be used mainly for movies. A few retailers that come to mind are SVS (PS/SB12-NSD although the sealed seems light at 40lbs shipped?) and HSU. At HSU there is a VTF-2 and VTF-3 with, at a glance, the only difference is 250/350 watts RMS and both extend to 18Hz where the MA I have goes to 21. I would consider shipping from the US (eD - A2-300, A3-250, A5s-300, A3-300??) as well if the price/performance is right. Let's say budget is around $800. Will also consider an easy DIY kit as well as a used sub. Suggestions please?

Just about every sub you listed is better than what you have. 40lbs is not light for a subwoofer. I would stick with SVS. They have excellent finishes, quality drivers and great customer service. SVS subs have tested extremely well.

DIY is for a hobbyists or woodworker if you are neither than get a commercial sub.

 

[caper26]

Someone in another thread recommended the TRIO12_APR15 kit. A benefit is not shipping a huge box from the US, but rather the driver & amp within Canada....
I may even join a wood hobby club just to build it...how hard can building a "wooden box" actually be if you have the tools and someone experienced with building wooden things? I am very handy, even with things I haven't done before...

 

[caper26]

I would stick with SVS. They have excellent finishes, quality drivers and great customer service. SVS subs have tested extremely well.

Also, I am going to have to call Sonicboomaudio (Canadian SVS outlet) and see what they have since the site seems to be messed up a little in where I click on a sub, then it comes up "product not found" for a few items.

@ lsiberian ->> So you are saying any of the SVS 12" subs will dig deeper than the MA? Even the sealed ones? Because if I can get a sealed sub that will outperform the MA, I am going for that one since I will still be playing music on that system.

 

[rnatalli]

How big a room are we talking about?

 

[caper26]

I didn't give dimensions because the MA was good enough for me, all I really need is a better performer relative the RSW12 in the low end. However to answer your question, it is approx 23X14X7.5 ish...(I am at work)

 

[lsiberian]

Also, I am going to have to call Sonicboomaudio (Canadian SVS outlet) and see what they have since the site seems to be messed up a little in where I click on a sub, then it comes up "product not found" for a few items.

@ lsiberian ->> So you are saying any of the SVS 12" subs will dig deeper than the MA? Even the sealed ones? Because if I can get a sealed sub that will outperform the MA, I am going for that one since I will still be playing music on that system.

Yes the SVS subs will outperform.

 

[caper26]

Yes the SVS subs will outperform.

The answer I was looking for in my OP. Much thanks. Any others I can consider?