need a small sub for a large space...help!

[enigma7]

im looking to get a sub w/ small footprint for my HT room. the room is 20x16x8 but it also opens to the rest of the basement through a 8ftx7ft opening. i recently purchased the ML Depth but it doesn't seem to be providing the "OOMPH." perhaps i haven't calibrated it correctly. anyways i was thinking maybe its too small for my room and i need to go bigger ie. Velo SPL-1500R or dual SVS SB12-Plus' or dual ACI Force XLs. what would you guys suggest?



thanks

 

[Seth=L]

Well those aren't small subs you mentioned, but small subs like the ML depth don't often match similarly priced larger subwoofers like the SVS or Velodyne. Though ML has a very good reputation for a small sub designer.

 

[Nick250]

im looking to get a sub w/ small footprint for my HT room. the room is 20x16x8 but it also opens to the rest of the basement through a 8ftx7ft opening. i recently purchased the ML Depth but it doesn't seem to be providing the "OOMPH." perhaps i haven't calibrated it correctly. anyways i was thinking maybe its too small for my room and i need to go bigger ie. Velo SPL-1500R or dual SVS SB12-Plus' or dual ACI Force XLs. what would you guys suggest?
thanks

Dual SVS SB12s might do the trick. I would call SVS and ask their opinion. They are straight shooters, no BS.

Nick

 

[kgb540]

How much of your money can we spend ? The SPL-R is right at $2K retail, it that the limit?

 

[RMK!]

JL Audio

You may want to check out the JL Audio Fathom F113. I just received one and it goes a bit lower and louder than my Velo DD-18 at nearly the same SQ but at a much lower price. It is an amazing little sub (see pic).

 

[enigma7]

my budget is 1500 max......it was 1000 but you know how it is. the reason the spl-1500r is a contender is because i can get it at a really good price.

btw the JL f113 is something i would snatch up in an instant if i could swing that much money. although there is one JL dealer near by. how much do you think i could talk down the price of the f112?

 

[RMK!]

my budget is 1500 max......it was 1000 but you know how it is. the reason the spl-1500r is a contender is because i can get it at a really good price.

btw the JL f113 is something i would snatch up in an instant if i could swing that much money. although there is one JL dealer near by. how much do you think i could talk down the price of the f112?

Not sure but worth a try.

 

[kgb540]

I'd also give the Earthquake MKV-15 SuperNova a serious look. Huge SPL and very very deep extension. They can be had for less than the SPL-1500R and I would rather have the Earthquake myself.

As for the JL, you would be looking at over $2K new from a dealer.

 

[enigma7]

how would the velodyne spl-1500r compare to the Depth?

 

[kgb540]

It would perform very well comapred to the ML. The ML will probably be ultimately more musical but the SPL will certainly play louder and deeper.

 

[enigma7]

btw how is the Titan XL by ACI? could that be a possible contender?