Need help. Rythmik FV12 or SVS PB12-NSD???

[karapuz]

Need your help and advise. Both of them are great performers, both are good for my room size. For almost the same price of $ 600 including shipping which one would you take and why. Need to respond quickly to sellers. Thank you.

 

[shadyJ]

I'd go with the Rythmik. I think the SVS would have more output at the lower end of its tuning point though, so it might do deeper bass a bit better. I think the Rythmik might be a bit more articulate than the PB12, but I say this having not heard the PB12. I have compared the Rythmik to similar ported 12" subwoofers though, and found it did have a kind of articulation they lacked. I thought the FV12 was an excellent subwoofer.

 

[timoteo]

+1 for the FV12

 

[jonnythan]

At the same price, I'd take the SVS. Love the idea of Rythmik's servo but the PB12 has incredibly even response and great output down low.

 

[karapuz]

Thank you for your responses. It's so difficult to make a decision in this case. If SVS cost almost $ 800 then there would be no question. But in case of a similarity in prices it's a tough one and I need as much help as possible to decide.
However, there's another question. I know that bass is omni-directional. With front firing subs does the placement matter? Should I put it in the corner or can leave next to my HT? Thanks again.

 

[jonnythan]

Placement matters big time. There are a million articles on sub placement, so look around.

 

[timoteo]

The FV12 is out of stock I believe so the NSD may be your better bet.

Placement of the sub in the room is paramount to how it sounds at your seat. But the differences between a front firing & down firing sub in the same location will be little to non...pretty much non!!

I like the idea of of having the servo in the FV12 but if it's a matter of time with getting them in stock & if you can front the extra money then go with the PB-12NSD.

What size is your room!??

What about HSU?

VTF-2 MK4 ($549) or VTF-3 MK4 ($699)? Both are in-stock!!

 

[templemaners]

I'd rather have a PB12-NSD if the prices were the same.