If 2 subs are good, and 4 even better, what do you call 9?

[theJman]

I call it my living room! This is what it looks like in my house right now:







About a year ago I said to myself "ya know, I want to see what it's like to evaluate subwoofers". Seemed harmless enough at the time, but I should have known better; between my inherent tenacity, and being type A to begin with, this is how it turned out. That's not all of them either; I have three others boxed up waiting for call tags so I can send them back. For those counting that's an even dozen subwoofers, and that doesn't include the ones I've already reviewed and sent back. Well, sort of; three of them in the picture I have reviewed, two of which I now own. I also own a third sub, which is among them as well, but I'm not telling which it is. Yup, it's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

And before anyone asks... no, my living room is not where I store them. I have a spare bedroom that I use as a staging area, but it was too small for me to line up that many subwoofers and get a picture - I just couldn't back up far enough.


So how about a little contest? Think you know your subwoofers? Can you guess what they are? See if you can at least get all the manufacturers, or if you're feeling brave go for the model too. Betcha no one gets every one of them...




Front Row (left to right)
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4:
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Back Row (left to right)
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3:
4:

[Almadacr]

Well if you don't have room in your living room i'm all open to charity .

Regarding the subs brands ... i lost

[theJman]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Regarding the subs brands ... i lost

Not a one? Not even a guess?

[Raynist]

I see a XV15 there, last one in the back row.

I currently have 13 at my house and unfortunately I do no reviews

See sig for current subs.

[theJman]

Originally Posted by Raynist

I see a XV15 there, last one in the back row.

Right church, wrong pew.

Originally Posted by Raynist

I currently have 13 at my house and unfortunately I do no reviews

You have a bakers dozen?? At least I have an excuse for having that many subs. All but 3 are going back too, because they aren't mine. You need medicine I'm afraid, or at least a 10 step program...

[Almadacr]

I know at least 3 the others i would cheat

[Goat1]

Originally Posted by theJman

Not a one? Not even a guess?

I think the 2nd one from the right is a Jamo 650?
Which sub is your favorite? Is it really the Power sound? And why?

[theJman]

Originally Posted by Goat1

I think the 2nd one from the right is a Jamo 650?
Which sub is your favorite? Is it really the Power sound? And why?

Nope, not a Jamo. I'll give you a big hint though; the company who manufacturers it has an ocean in their name.

BTW; when did I say the PSA sub was my favorite?

[timcat4843]

If you had a Krell Evolution 707 3D Surround Processor, you could hook up
eight of those subs, using y-connectors. The 707 has four subwoofer outputs.

[theJman]

Since it appears as though the guesses have ceased, perhaps it's time I disclose what the 9 subwoofers are. So, here they are...

Front Row (left to right)
1: RSL SpeedWoofer 10
2: Simply Sound Audio Rumba 12
3: Phase Technology WL-12
4: Atlantic Technology 444SB
5: Source Loudspeaker HVS 10

Back Row (left to right)
1: XTZ W12.16
2: EbenLee Audio ELA-4
3: SpeakerCraft V12
4: PowerSound Audio XS15

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by theJman

Since it appears as though the guesses have ceased, perhaps it's time I disclose what the 9 subwoofers are. So, here they are...

Front Row (left to right)
1: RSL SpeedWoofer 10
2: Simply Sound Audio Rumba 12
3: Phase Technology WL-12
4: Atlantic Technology 444SB
5: Source Loudspeaker HVS 10

Back Row (left to right)
1: XTZ W12.16
2: EbenLee Audio ELA-4
3: SpeakerCraft V12
4: PowerSound Audio XS15

So from those and you tested them all , what is the one that really surprised you from sound wise and quality/price ?

[Troy73]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

So from those and you tested them all , what is the one that really surprised you from sound wise and quality/price ?

Good question. I would be interested to read your thoughts on that myself.

[theJman]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

So from those and you tested them all , what is the one that really surprised you from sound wise and quality/price ?

I figured someone was going to ask me that question sooner or later...

Three of them I own -- Simply Sound Audio Rumba 12, XTZ W12.16 and EbenLee Audio ELA-4 -- so that should tell you something about those. With the ELA-4 I was directly involved in the design though, so that ones a bit different for me. The RSL SpeedWoofer 10 and Source Loudspeaker HVS 10 are still waiting for me to do their review; they haven't even been hooked up yet. The XS15 I did use for about 0 hours, because I was curious, but you'll have to wait for the review on that one.

Of those that I've actually put through there paces the Rumba 12 sticks out for value perhaps more so then the rest. The driver, cabinet, attention to detail is all surprising for what it costs. Words like "stout" and "indestructible" spring immediately to mind. It wouldn't be my first choice for music though.

The XTZ has gorgeous paint work and one very impressive amp. You can tune it myriad ways with port bungs and EQ switches on the amp. Everything about it exudes quality. It handle music and HT with equal aplomb, but it's not the end-all-be-all of either; it's darn good at both, but not excellent at either.

The AT 444SB doesn't come across as much, but when you listen to it the story changes. The dynamics are wonderful, with a clarity and precision to the bass that I definitely like. If they had a 15" version I might have already bought one. AAMOF, that's probably what the Conclusion of my review will say. It's not weak, mind you, but I like that extra kick. There's very little to fault it on, quite frankly.

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by theJman

I figured someone was going to ask me that question sooner or later...

Three of them I own -- Simply Sound Audio Rumba 12, XTZ W12.16 and EbenLee Audio ELA-4 -- so that should tell you something about those. With the ELA-4 I was directly involved in the design though, so that ones a bit different for me. The RSL SpeedWoofer 10 and Source Loudspeaker HVS 10 are still waiting for me to do their review; they haven't even been hooked up yet. The XS15 I did use for about 0 hours, because I was curious, but you'll have to wait for the review on that one.

Of those that I've actually put through there paces the Rumba 12 sticks out for value perhaps more so then the rest. The driver, cabinet, attention to detail is all surprising for what it costs. Words like "stout" and "indestructible" spring immediately to mind. It wouldn't be my first choice for music though.

The XTZ has gorgeous paint work and one very impressive amp. You can tune it myriad ways with port bungs and EQ switches on the amp. Everything about it exudes quality. It handle music and HT with equal aplomb, but it's not the end-all-be-all of either; it's darn good at both, but not excellent at either.

The AT 444SB doesn't come across as much, but when you listen to it the story changes. The dynamics are wonderful, with a clarity and precision to the bass that I definitely like. If they had a 15" version I might have already bought one. AAMOF, that's probably what the Conclusion of my review will say. It's not weak, mind you, but I like that extra kick. There's very little to fault it on, quite frankly.

Thank you for your honest answer , now i just wished that these internet based company's would take a serious thought and move some merchandise to Canada without the killing shipping fees .