Which sub would you pick? - Blu-ray Forum

jak · 01-13-2014, 11:24 AM

Thought I would toss this question out there since Im getting ready to upgrade my sub.I recently purchased Klipsch RF 7's and a 64.Right now Im still using my RW 12D for my sub.This is the last thing I need to upgrade.I settled on three choices for my new one.
SVS PB 13 Ultra
HSU VTF 15H
Rythmic FV 15HP
I need this for a large room and I only have the space for one.I would welcome any opinions or experiences you guys may have had with these subs.
Thanks

cchunter · 01-13-2014, 11:55 AM

All three are great subs but I personally would take the PB13 Ultra. Their 45 day in home audition and 5 year warranty are second to none. Hey if you don't like it you can return it and they pay for shipping. Whats not to like about that.

jak · 01-13-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cchunter

All three are great subs but I personally would take the PB13 Ultra. Their 45 day in home audition and 5 year warranty are second to none. Hey if you don't like it you can return it and they pay for shipping. Whats not to like about that.

SVS was my first choice. I just couldnt ignore the others with their good pricing.It's to bad I cant give them all a listen. I just wonder how much better performance the SVS would give.if any?

Silo5 · 01-13-2014, 12:55 PM

Are you limited only to those you listed? If not, then I would certainly look into Power Sound Audio (PSA) as well. Not that there is anything wrong with your selection, but just wanted to throw another viable option out there for you.

jak · 01-13-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Silo5

Are you limited only to those you listed? If not, then I would certainly look into Power Sound Audio (PSA) as well. Not that there is anything wrong with your selection, but just wanted to throw another viable option out there for you.

Youre exactly right.I forgot to add that one to the list.Their subs looked good also.I guess SVS has a little edge because you hear more about them.No matter what I do Im sure it will be a major upgrade from what I already have.

Silo5 · 01-13-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jak

Youre exactly right.I forgot to add that one to the list.Their subs looked good also.I guess SVS has a little edge because you hear more about them.No matter what I do Im sure it will be a major upgrade from what I already have.

Not to persuade you, but Tom Vodhanel and Jim Farina are former SVS guys that started PSA. You can read more about the PSA subs in their official thread. All of the subs on your list are great subs and you can't go wrong with any of them. I looked at several different options before picking the PSAs, so I know how tough the choices can be. Good luck!

jak · 01-13-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Silo5

Not to persuade you, but Tom Vodhanel and Jim Farina are former SVS guys that started PSA. You can read more about the PSA subs in their official thread. All of the subs on your list are great subs and you can't go wrong with any of them. I looked at several different options before picking the PSAs, so I know how tough the choices can be. Good luck!

I knew that about PSA and it's a great point. I'm guessing you're satisfied with them?

cchunter · 01-13-2014, 10:04 PM

SVS subs are way sexier than PSA subs IMO.

Silo5 · 01-14-2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jak

I knew that about PSA and it's a great point. I'm guessing you're satisfied with them?

Very! I ordered my 2nd one a month ago. I have two XV-15s and they perform flawless together.

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Originally Posted by cchunter

SVS subs are way sexier than PSA subs IMO.

Yeah, looks are what counts with subwoofers. Shame on me for going with performance over looks.

cchunter · 01-14-2014, 09:07 AM

jak · 01-14-2014, 10:02 AM

The looks are of no concern to me.The sub is off to the side anyways.The PSA subs are plain looking,but it's performance that counts.Im going to call them today.Online it shows xv 30 as being sold out.I will get some details and info from them.Im giving this sub some heavy consideration.

onyxbfly · 01-14-2014, 02:39 PM

I know that you said you only had space for one sub, but have you given any thought to two smaller subs?

JJ · 01-14-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silo5

Yeah, looks are what counts with subwoofers. Shame on me for going with performance over looks.

Hey, hey - sometimes that matters, lol.

Congrats on your subs.

jak · 01-14-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onyxbfly

I know that you said you only had space for one sub, but have you given any thought to two smaller subs?

I would have to stack them on top of each other. There is no way my wife would accept another sub somewhere in the room. That's another issue I have to deal with.

cchunter · 01-14-2014, 07:30 PM

And thats why a good looking SVS would please her. Who wants a big black sub with no character like PSA. SVS might be a bit more but then again you know what they say...ya get what ya pay for.

JJ · 01-14-2014, 07:37 PM

Size, low-end extension, and aesthetics required here.

SVS, with a gloss finish to appease the missus.

I'm with cchunter. Aesthetics are important, too.

cchunter · 01-14-2014, 11:05 PM

Beautiful setup JJ!! That room with the high ceilings, loft, windows...WOW!!

Silo5 · 01-15-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cchunter

And thats why a good looking SVS would please her. Who wants a big black sub with no character like PSA. SVS might be a bit more but then again you know what they say...ya get what ya pay for.

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Originally Posted by JJ

Size, low-end extension, and aesthetics required here.

SVS, with a gloss finish to appease the missus.

I'm with cchunter. Aesthetics are important, too.

PSA has plenty of character. Just listen to one. I don't have to worry about the WAF, since my setup is in the basement. If I did have to worry about WAF, then the JL Audio Fathom F113 would be my choice

onyxbfly · 01-15-2014, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jak

I would have to stack them on top of each other. There is no way my wife would accept another sub somewhere in the room. That's another issue I have to deal with.

I hear ya. Its hard to deal with when you love em so much!! They have no idea what we have to deal with to appease them!

jak · 01-15-2014, 10:55 AM

That PSA XV30F is awfully tempting. Two 15" drivers.

01-13-2014, 11:24 AM	#1
jak Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:3959 Trading Score:34	Which sub would you pick? Thought I would toss this question out there since Im getting ready to upgrade my sub.I recently purchased Klipsch RF 7's and a 64.Right now Im still using my RW 12D for my sub.This is the last thing I need to upgrade.I settled on three choices for my new one. SVS PB 13 Ultra HSU VTF 15H Rythmic FV 15HP I need this for a large room and I only have the space for one.I would welcome any opinions or experiences you guys may have had with these subs. Thanks

01-13-2014, 11:55 AM	#2
cchunter Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:249 DVD collection:8	All three are great subs but I personally would take the PB13 Ultra. Their 45 day in home audition and 5 year warranty are second to none. Hey if you don't like it you can return it and they pay for shipping. Whats not to like about that.

01-13-2014, 12:55 PM	#4
Silo5 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	Are you limited only to those you listed? If not, then I would certainly look into Power Sound Audio (PSA) as well. Not that there is anything wrong with your selection, but just wanted to throw another viable option out there for you.

01-13-2014, 10:04 PM	#8
cchunter Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:249 DVD collection:8	SVS subs are way sexier than PSA subs IMO.

01-14-2014, 09:07 AM	#10
cchunter Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:249 DVD collection:8

01-14-2014, 10:02 AM	#11
jak Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:3959 Trading Score:34	The looks are of no concern to me.The sub is off to the side anyways.The PSA subs are plain looking,but it's performance that counts.Im going to call them today.Online it shows xv 30 as being sold out.I will get some details and info from them.Im giving this sub some heavy consideration.

01-14-2014, 02:39 PM	#12
onyxbfly Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:47	I know that you said you only had space for one sub, but have you given any thought to two smaller subs?

01-14-2014, 07:30 PM	#15
cchunter Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:249 DVD collection:8	And thats why a good looking SVS would please her. Who wants a big black sub with no character like PSA. SVS might be a bit more but then again you know what they say...ya get what ya pay for.

01-14-2014, 07:37 PM	#16
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Size, low-end extension, and aesthetics required here. SVS, with a gloss finish to appease the missus. I'm with cchunter. Aesthetics are important, too.

01-14-2014, 11:05 PM	#17
cchunter Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:249 DVD collection:8	Beautiful setup JJ!! That room with the high ceilings, loft, windows...WOW!!

01-15-2014, 10:55 AM	#20
jak Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:3959 Trading Score:34	That PSA XV30F is awfully tempting. Two 15" drivers.

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