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szeh

Audiophyte
Looking to add a second sub to my room. The problem is that the room is 13x15x20 with some open areas on one side. Really sucks. I have a HSU STF-2 positioned behind my sofa and it really does a good job with music and movies if not pushed to hard. I know....need a bigger sub. I wanted to add an inexpensive 12" for primarily movies just to move pictures around. I was trying to keep in the $350 range.

Was looking at either a Klipsch Sub12, or the new BIC VK12. Both are in that price range. Or should I just get a 2nd STF-2?

Any comments or experiences with those subs?

Thanks for any help!
 
Midcow2

Midcow2

Banned
Get a second STF 2

Looking to add a second sub to my room. The problem is that the room is 13x15x20 with some open areas on one side. Really sucks. I have a HSU STF-2 positioned behind my sofa and it really does a good job with music and movies if not pushed to hard. I know....need a bigger sub. I wanted to add an inexpensive 12" for primarily movies just to move pictures around. I was trying to keep in the $350 range.

Was looking at either a Klipsch Sub12, or the new BIC VK12. Both are in that price range. Or should I just get a 2nd STF-2?

Any comments or experiences with those subs?

Thanks for any help!
Usually, when you get a second sub it is best to have two alike , if that is possible. The Hsu STF-2 is a very good sub, but it is designed for medium size rooms and you have a large room. Two STF-2s should solve your problem.

Good Luck!

MidCow2
 
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szeh

Audiophyte
Thanks... I can get the HSU and the Klipsh for about $379 total, or the BIC VK12 for $319 at a local dealer. I just thought maybe a 12" with some decent power might be a good filler for HT applications.

Pete and HSU have been great to deal with! You all are right...cheaper and bigger isn't always better and that also goes for liquor and women! ;)

I'm going to be calling eD audio tomorrow...looks to be a good possibility!
 
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Seth=L

Seth=L

Audioholic Overlord
The HSU is bound to be better than the Klipsch subwoofer. I had a 10" version of that subwoofer Klipsch offers, they have extremely pathetic amplifier sections, no real dynamic headroom. I would also venture to say that the BIC wouldn't be able to keep up either.

Get another HSU, or, sell your HSU (they have good resale) and apply those funds to your subwoofer fund to get something truly better.
 
WmAx

WmAx

Audioholic Samurai
Yes, get a 2nd of identical model. This will give you about 2x the output, and give you better sound quality in the room if you put each in a different section of the room, measuring and finding the place that averages the response out as smooth as possible. Depending on your crossover frequency(if it's like 70 Hz or above especially), you would gain substantial sound quality by placing each of two matching subs within 3 or so feet of each main L and R channel, resulting in better integration of transition points from mains to subs. Employ a device like the Behringer DCX2496 into the mix, and you can definitely get optimal response with multiple subs. But that is an extra expense and ideally you should use an outboard amp for the mains so the DCX can handle both the main and sub xover and correction filters. It's a far more sophisticated/powerful device than any receiver's internal xover/filter system.

-Chris
 
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szeh

Audiophyte
Thanks for all the help. Decided to go with the second STF-2.


Polk RTi8...Mains
Polk FXi3...Rears
Polk CSi3...Center
2-HSU STF2...Subs
Yamaha RX-V663...Receiver
Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray
Samsung 56" HL-S5687W
 
Seth=L

Seth=L

Audioholic Overlord
Thanks for all the help. Decided to go with the second STF-2.


Polk RTi8...Mains
Polk FXi3...Rears
Polk CSi3...Center
2-HSU STF2...Subs
Yamaha RX-V663...Receiver
Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray
Samsung 56" HL-S5687W
Sounds like a nice setup, I've got rig envy.:D Believe me, I know how good the STF-2 is, I had one and I wish I still had it.:(
 
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