Just Ordered a VTF-3 MKII in Rosewood!

[ZoFo]

Got a B-Stock for $700, not a bad deal!

This is my first B-stock purchase, it comes with a full waranty so I should be safe; anyone else have experience with B-stock from Hsu?

Right now I am using an Athena PS-400 10" and 150W I think, from what I have read this sub should be a nice improvment, think I will buy "War of the Worlds" to break it in with!

 

[jaxvon]

"Nice Improvement" would be an understatement. That's a beast of a subwoofer. You should be able to get true 16Hz response in your room with the VTF-3 MKII.

 

[Sheep]

Got a B-Stock for $700, not a bad deal!

This is my first B-stock purchase, it comes with a full waranty so I should be safe; anyone else have experience with B-stock from Hsu?

Right now I am using an Athena PS-400 10" and 150W I think, from what I have read this sub should be a nice improvment, think I will buy "War of the Worlds" to break it in with!

The AS-P400 is 100WRMS and 400peak.

And yes, this is a major improvement, considering the P400 has no output below ~27hz.

SheepStar

 

[ZoFo]

16Hz?

I thought it only went down to 20Hz in it's "Max Extention" mode?

What's the deal with "Max Ext" and "Max SPL" modes anyway; if you have it in Max Extention mode what's it matter if it is a few db lower? Does it really make that much of a difference, being able to tune it or do most simply put it in one mode or the other and leave it like that?

I was set on getting the VFT-2 but they seemed to think that it would not be near enough for a 19' X 19' room with vaulted ceilings that opens into a couple of halls and a kitchen. It really did not take that much to convience me to get the bigger one though, it never does!

 

[agarwalro]

Got a B-Stock for $700, not a bad deal!

This is my first B-stock purchase, it comes with a full waranty so I should be safe; anyone else have experience with B-stock from Hsu?

Right now I am using an Athena PS-400 10" and 150W I think, from what I have read this sub should be a nice improvment, think I will buy "War of the Worlds" to break it in with!

I am so jealous. I have been saving for a new sub. I should be in a good shape sometime in January.

Jealous. Jealous.

 

[jaxvon]

Well, the anechoic -1dB point is 20Hz, the -2dB point is 18Hz. That's in anechoic space. In-room, you should get flat response to 16Hz or lower. As far as the variable tuning goes, it depends on your taste. Some people might plan on using their sub for music listening where there's nothing way down low, so the extra few dB the get in max-output mode is the way for them. If you're using yours for a lot of movies or for classical organ music, then max-extension is the best choice. Another member here, brian32672, has a VTF-3MKII in a 30x17x8 room (no vaulted ceiling) and he says that his sub is awesome with the volume dial on 3. That's at 3/10. So needless to say, you should have a lot of sub on your hands. Here's his review of the sub he got. He bought a Rosewood one off eBay, but without warranty.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14865

 

[majorloser]

ANOTHER PERSON I HAVE TO BE JEALOUS OF

I got to personally "play" with Brian's VTF-3 rosewood before he sold it (he now has two, yes TWO , VTF-3 piano blacks)

THEY KICK BUTT

 

[ZoFo]

I think I will be in for a surprise

I just recently hooked up the Athena sub and what I have been using most is a Mirage LF-100 8" sub that I can hardly hear; should be a nice change! I have never been a big bass-head and in my older years no longer listen at ear-splitting levels, what I wanted was good acurate bass that is not boomy. Not liking high-vollumes and things falling off the wall I was a little worried about getting a fairly big sub but I guess I don't have to crank it up right? I am looking for acurate, non-boomy bass at low vollume levels and hope this sub will do that.

 

[Matt34]

ANOTHER PERSON I HAVE TO BE JEALOUS OF

I got to personally "play" with Brian's VTF-3 rosewood before he sold it (he now has two, yes TWO , VTF-3 piano blacks)

THEY KICK BUTT

I should have one next month, most likely in matte black, but there might me a turbo attached to it the following month.

 

[brian32672]

Another member here, brian32672, has a VTF-3MKII in a 30x17x8 room (no vaulted ceiling) and he says that his sub is awesome with the volume dial on 3. That's at 3/10.

Sorry jaxvon - that is a little misleading.
What I had said to Matt was that in a room that is 30x17x8, is that this sub will easily fill that size room (will be apprx. my new room dimensions)
My room now is 19.5x13x8. However that is open to all other rooms, 2 hallways, and the kitchen which has a pass-through window.
So in actual terms my open areas would even be more than the 30x17x8.

I got to personally "play" with Brian's VTF-3 rosewood before he sold it (he now has two, yes TWO , VTF-3 piano blacks)

THEY KICK BUTT

Unfortunately, since I live in a condo - Dave did not get a real chance to see what these things can do.
However, he could feel the extension that a single one can do at low to moderate volume levels.
And when he heard it (yes the gain was set at 3), he was impressed.

But yes, now I have 2. (well Rosewood was just sold - to get another PB version)
The gain level on both subs were set at 2 1/2 for the Rosewood and 2 3/4 for the PB.
(EDIT:: Also that is with the receiver set at -10 trim level for the subs)
Just an awesome experience - to have that much headroom for the subs.........
Blows a movie theater away, I am totally serious......

Right now I am using an Athena PS-400 10" and 150W I think, from what I have read this sub should be a nice improvment, think I will buy "War of the Worlds" to break it in with!

This will be an understatement, trust me - You will come back here and state - 'I have been missing out'
The problem is that HSU bass is addicting - so hide your wallet.

I just recently hooked up the Athena sub and what I have been using most is a Mirage LF-100 8" sub that I can hardly hear; should be a nice change! I have never been a big bass-head and in my older years no longer listen at ear-splitting levels, what I wanted was good acurate bass that is not boomy. Not liking high-vollumes and things falling off the wall I was a little worried about getting a fairly big sub but I guess I don't have to crank it up right? I am looking for acurate, non-boomy bass at low vollume levels and hope this sub will do that.

This will be exactly what you are looking for. My normal listening is at 78db with 84db peaks.
And the clean bass that you hear and feel even from this low volume is just awesome (yep, I am still in awe)
(EDIT:: Granted I have had it much higher, just sweeeeeet.)
Jaxvon, gave you the link to my Rosewood
Here is the link for the Piano Black - http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16263
I did just make one more new edit on that first post.

I should have one next month, most likely in matte black, but there might me a turbo attached to it the following month.

Ah, slow down Matt. You may not need the Turbo. But then again, it can't hurt.

 

[kjohn]

I also have twin VTF-3 MKII's in Piano Black and let me tell you your in for a hell of a ride I have had mine a month now and I am still amazed at the quality of bass I am getting the Piano Black finish is just BEAUTIFUL I have a SMS-1 also this combo is unreal music is a new experience and movies well I just can't tell you its something you have to hear for yourself and with the turbo upgrade coming LOOKOUT!!!!!!!!!!