Subwoofer HSU VTF-2 MK5 or SVS PB12-NSD which one better?

[fu sica]

Which of those 2 better for home theatre?
Usable SPL at low?
Faster & Accurate?
Reliability?

Dont compare the price of those 2 or looks.

Thanks

 

[everettT]

I haven't seen them race, but they are both good subs, at their price point. Which do you think is better?

 

[fu sica]

Reliability seems SVS PB12-NSD
The other factor i am not sure thats why i asked here.

 

[shadyJ]

Audioholics has thorough reviews of each. PB12-NSD here, VTF-2 mk5 here. Performance-wise, they are pretty close in deep bass, but at 40 Hz and above the Hsu does have a significant advantage. I think the SVS 2000 subs would be a better comparison. Here is a guy who compared the VTF-2 mk5 against the PB-2000 back to back. Keep in mind the 2000 is a higher-performing sub over the PB12-NSD.