STF-2 Replacement question

[Iroczman]

Hi folks
I have been researching subwoofers ad nauseum,and cant seem to make a choice
My room is 15x 23x7,but using one end of it measuring 15x13 x7 for my setup,
I would like to replace the old HSU STF-2,for some more HT impact,but with budget in mind ,I am hung up on specs etc.
One of the contenders is the RSL Speedwoofer 10s,
I am impressed by its abilities,but would like anyones opinion on whether I would be left wanting in the lower spectrum of HT usage.
Im in Canada,so shipping back and forth would be expensive
Thanks
Shawn

 

[ryanosaur]

If you are interested in HT Impact, I think you will be left wanting.
I see that little 10" being better suited to not HT, small room listening. IIRC, they say it reaches down to 20Hz or so, but it starts rolling off in the 30s.

I get that shipping up to Canada can be a pain. Newer Hsu?, or Monoprice Monolith Subs may be a good option. Paradigm Defiance are also well regarded. That room is pretty large, and even though you do not need to pressurize the whole space, the whole space will act on the Subs ability to work well in the area you want to enjoy it.
At least with Hsu, you know they are very quality Subs, and a newer model will deliver. Same with the Monolith 12" for your room. Just don't know about cost to you.

 

[Pogre]

Are you looking at a single sub or a pair? I think at minimum you need a ported 12", and preferably 2 of them. I like all of Ryan's suggestions and might add SVS too if they're available to you. Like the PB2000-30000 series.

 

[Iroczman]

Thanks for the replies guys,I will take a look at Paradigm Defence x12 and x15,maybe Monolith 12,and PB2000 Pro
HSU are telling me that they are not shipping to Canada right now,and Rythmik are hit and miss on communication
Probably Covid related im sure.
Thanks Shawn

 

[Iroczman]

Dynamo 1100x is also been brought to my attention,(Martin Logan)
Do you guys feel the Arc room correction on these as well as the Paradigms is benificial,?
Do the Internet sub companies give me any advantages measurement and quality of bass wise over the above mentioned ?
Thanks

 

[Pogre]

Thanks for the replies guys,I will take a look at Paradigm Defence x12 and x15,maybe Monolith 12,and PB2000 Pro
HSU are telling me that they are not shipping to Canada right now,and Rythmik are hit and miss on communication
Probably Covid related im sure.
Thanks Shawn

Monolith 12 (ported) and PB2000 pro are both great subs. I wouldn't be upset owning either one. I think the Mono might have a slight advantage in performance but it's a tough call between those 2, and yeah, HSU would be off the list for you Canadians.