The Official Hsu Research Subwoofer Owners Thread

[BluRayFiend]

Hey quick question for everyone I have my hsu plugged into a monster surge protector do I even need it or could I plug directly into the wall? But plugging directly to the wall do I run the bigger risk of blowing the fuse or amp? My outlets are standard grounded ready to go.

Also I was tempted to plug it into my APC H 15 but I read too many horror stories about plugging into the sub bank on this model conditioner

[elwaylite]

I have mine plugged into an Isobar 4 Ultra.

[Theil24]

Originally Posted by DimeMecka

Awesome It reminded me of opening a present for Christmas when I was a kid

nice

[Rustolem]

This may have already been asked if so sorry.
So right now I am using my VTF-3 MK4 with "1 port open and EQ2" which is great for music and deep bass, but lately it is too much for movies and regular tv.
I wanted other users info about what setting you might be using for your sub? As much as I like the deep bass for music I don't listen to enough to justify having it be "too much" for my movies and tv.

Thanks,
Rustolem

[MyOleKYHome]

Hi all –

I have been reading through this HSU thread and gained a wealth of knowledge from everyone. I was hoping to get feedback on my particular HT setup in regards to the HSU VTF15H. I like to call this room my 'private screening room', a 'bat cave' if you will...LOL! It is room that is off of the master bedroom, but only accessible via our walk-in closet, so it is isolated from the rest of the home. I was considering building an HT setup in the living room (Projector, 100in. fixed frame or motorized screen), but with two kids (3 year old who is extremely active & a newborn, who I'm sure will be the same way), its best if I keep my HT setup 'tucked away' in daddy's happy place to avoid any issues...LOL! My small (new) HT setup has dimensions of:

Length: 11ft, 10in
Width: 9ft
Height: 7ft, 6in










My query would be.... Would the VTF15H sub overwhelm my 'bat-cave' with it's size? Also, along those lines, how would 2 VTF15Hs perform vs 2 PB12-NSDs or 2 PB12-Ultras (just thinking' ahead a bit )

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to learning more from all of the experts here at blu-ray.com! Cheers all!

[Big Daddy]

MyOleKYHome,

As long as your speakers/subwoofer are calibrated properly and are balanced, you won't have to worry about your subwoofer overpowering the rest of your system. I prefer to have a better and larger subwoofer, even in a small room, than an underperforming lower quality subwoofer.

Buy the Hsu subwoofer, place it in the corner of the room (not too close to the side walls), and live happily ever after. If you put the subwoofer on a riser, it may improve its performance.

[sputter]

MyOleKYHome,

I think you'll find that one 15H will be plenty. If the "boundry gain" gods are with you then you'll get a solid 15hz.

[MyOleKYHome]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

MyOleKYHome,

As long as your speakers/subwoofer are calibrated properly and are balanced, you won't have to worry about your subwoofer overpowering the rest of your system. I prefer to have a better and larger subwoofer, even in a small room, than an underperforming lower quality subwoofer.

Buy the Hsu subwoofer, place it in the corner of the room (not too close to the side walls), and live happily ever after. If you put the subwoofer on a riser, it may improve its performance.

@Big Daddy -

Thanks for the feedback. I keep going back and forth between SVS or HSU. At the moment, I'm leaning towards SVS (a PB12-Plus), but for cost to performance ratio, that HSU VTF15H really is hard to beat....Hmmm....I definitely need to make a choice soon or I'll be debating for the rest of the year. LOL!

[MyOleKYHome]

Originally Posted by sputter

MyOleKYHome,

I think you'll find that one 15H will be plenty. If the "boundry gain" gods are with you then you'll get a solid 15hz.

@Sputter -

Let's sure hope so...I can only be so lucky... Too many choices...so little time!

[Barking Pumpkin]

I'm considering one or perhaps a pair of VTF15Hs for my 5400+ cu ft space, a single VTF-3 MK4 will do you justice in your space.

[timcat4843]

Originally Posted by MyOleKYHome

I was hoping to get feedback on my particular HT setup in regards to the HSU VTF15H.

Your better off buying two inexpensive subwoofers, rather than one large expensive sub.

Here's why.

[drewzus]

Originally Posted by timcat4843

Your better off buying two inexpensive subwoofers, rather than one large expensive sub.

Here's why.

Your Sound and Vision link somewhat contradicts your recommendation. As Joe Finn states, "One caveat: Spending the same amount of money on two subs that are half the price of one good one is unlikely to result in great bass.”

MyOleKYHome...as others have said, a VTF-15H will do wonders in that small room of yours. Two would seem like overkill, but there never can be overkill when it comes to bass, right?

[rpezz]

Hey guys I'm just starting to get into HT I'm looking to get the VTF-15H my room is around 2100 cf and its not a Dedicated HT room. For now I have TCP-55VT50 the Elite VSX-42 and for speakers I have are some old Bose's bookshelfs with the little Boses cubs for my rear with an very old Yamaha subwoofer that's has Dual 8's with 150watts. For you guys that have the VFT15H What are your thoughts?

[Captain Spaulding]

The low frequency limits of subwoofers are always prominently displayed but what about the upper frequency limits? For example, I'm wondering how high my STF-1 can comfortably play. Anyone have information on upper limits of Hsu subs?

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by Captain Spaulding

The low frequency limits of subwoofers are always prominently displayed but what about the upper frequency limits? For example, I'm wondering how high my STF-1 can comfortably play. Anyone have information on upper limits of Hsu subs?

It's there for each subwoofer on the Hsu site. To the right, look under "product at a glance". It tells you the crossover and crossover slope. For your sub: 30 - 90 Hz (Bypassable); Crossover Slope: 24 dB/Oct

[Captain Spaulding]

Originally Posted by Irrob

It's there for each subwoofer on the Hsu site. To the right, look under "product at a glance". It tells you the crossover and crossover slope. For your sub: 30 - 90 Hz (Bypassable); Crossover Slope: 24 dB/Oct

So does that mean if I want to use a 120Hz crossover through my receiver that the STF-1 will not go that high? It cuts off at 90Hz?

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by Captain Spaulding

So does that mean if I want to use a 120Hz crossover through my receiver that the STF-1 will not go that high? It cuts off at 90Hz?

No it wont just cutoff at 90, that's why slope (also called roll off) is noted. Refer to this awesome thread by Big Daddy for much more.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=77011

[rpneuss]

Originally Posted by rpezz

Hey guys I'm just starting to get into HT I'm looking to get the VTF-15H my room is around 2100 cf and its not a Dedicated HT room. For now I have TCP-55VT50 the Elite VSX-42 and for speakers I have are some old Bose's bookshelfs with the little Boses cubs for my rear with an very old Yamaha subwoofer that's has Dual 8's with 150watts. For you guys that have the VFT15H What are your thoughts?

I have 2 VTF 15H's and let me tell you they're worth every penny I paid for them! You definitely can't go wrong with this sub. It handles everything very well and it sounds surprisingly good with all types of music. If you have the cash to spend I would recommend it highly. There are other seemingly good options out there as well like Power Sound Audio and SVS.

[colmets123]

Originally Posted by MyOleKYHome

@Big Daddy -

Thanks for the feedback. I keep going back and forth between SVS or HSU. At the moment, I'm leaning towards SVS (a PB12-Plus), but for cost to performance ratio, that HSU VTF15H really is hard to beat....Hmmm....I definitely need to make a choice soon or I'll be debating for the rest of the year. LOL!

I am in your shoes as well. I am debating on the SVS , HSU MK3-VTF4 and the Power Sound Audio. I was about to pull the trigger on the PSA but wife saw size and was not to happy about it. So i am still looking. This sucks, LOL.

[Louisville Slugger]

I have my HSU VTF-1 on an Auralex isolation pad thingy. Do you think it would be worth it to find pads to put my floor standing Polk Monitor 70s on as well? I have a hardwood floor and the floor standing speakers have mini-feet that can easily be screwed in and taken off. I'd have to find something:

Width

7 3/4" (19.68cm)



Depth

14 3/4" (37.47cm)



Product Weight (each)

47.00 pounds

Other isolation pads seem to be too small dimension wise.