Supercube 2 or HSU VTF2 MK3

[dewitt492]

Looking for opinion on 2 speaker options I have. HSU is having their sale right now, but also have a supercube II available. Have approx 6000 cu ft of open area in finished basement where HT is setup. Is there any other opinions on subs at $700 or less.

Front or Def Tech Mythos ones, center is Mythos 8, rears are def tech UIW 83's (in ceilings)

 

[bandphan]

If your handy just a bit....

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/elemental-designs-a5-450-kit-subwoofer-first-look

 

[shadyJ]

Neither is going to do a great job in a 6000 cubic foot room. Contrary to Deftech's claims, I think the Hsu will go deeper, although I think the supercube might be able to get louder at higher frequencies. Deftech's specs are vague, and probably a bit misleading. I don't think it would be a bad sub, however. Personally, I would go with the Hsu, just because I am offended by Deftech's dumb specs.

Like I said though, neither is going to fill that room with great bass. I would second Bandphan's suggestion of the ED kit, for the most bang for your buck. If you don't want to do it yourself, I would recommend the Epik Sentinel, it will probably have the most output for $700. The Hsu VTF3 or the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 EX would also be good. If you can up your budget by 100, I would suggest the Elemental Designs A5-350. You need as much output as you can get for that kind of space, with the Sentinel and the Supercube, you will sacrifice some extension to get there, but those subs will do more to pressurize the entire room, I am guessing. The Outlaw, Hsu, and ED subs should be able to get deeper bass though.

 

[krzywica]

Neither is going to do a great job in a 6000 cubic foot room. Contrary to Deftech's claims, I think the Hsu will go deeper, although I think the supercube might be able to get louder at higher frequencies. Deftech's specs are vague, and probably a bit misleading. I don't think it would be a bad sub, however. Personally, I would go with the Hsu, just because I am offended by Deftech's dumb specs.

Like I said though, neither is going to fill that room with great bass. I would second Bandphan's suggestion of the ED kit, for the most bang for your buck. If you don't want to do it yourself, I would recommend the Epik Sentinel, it will probably have the most output for $700. The Hsu VTF3 or the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 EX would also be good. If you can up your budget by 100, I would suggest the Elemental Designs A5-350. You need as much output as you can get for that kind of space, with the Sentinel and the Supercube, you will sacrifice some extension to get there, but those subs will do more to pressurize the entire room, I am guessing. The Outlaw, Hsu, and ED subs should be able to get deeper bass though.

I would agree.

I do not like the SC's as they look twice as good on paper than they actually are.

The VTF2 would not have enough output for 6k. I don't think even the VTF3, or the LFM-1 EX would either.

Maybe look at a the ED sub that Band linked or an AV123 MFW15.

Here is a B-Stock for $400.

http://www.av123.com//index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=354&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37

Or if you could stretch the budget 2 MFW15's can be had for $999.

http://www.av123.com//index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=189&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37