18-150Hz vs. 28-120Hz?

[progers13]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

I can lay out about $400 cash. I don't want to go over that mark. As you can see my options are limited. But anything has to be better then my Sony subwoofer which is almost 10years old 6in woofer. I think 40watts! lol

In that case, DEFINITELY go with eD A2-300. It's $350 shipped!

Read the reviews that myself and others have posted.

Elemental Designs A2-300 here.

And then save your pennies to add a 2nd down the road (like I did).

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by progers13

In that case, DEFINITELY go with with eD A2-300. It's $350 shipped!

Read the reviews that myself and others have posted.

Elemental Designs A2-300 here.

And then save your pennies to add a 2nd down the road (like I did).

If you have $400 cash, that is probably the best option for you, gift cards or not.

[Tony5272]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

If you have $400 cash, that is probably the best option for you, gift cards or not.

I'm thinking the A2-300 is too big for the space I have in mind. I know it would stand out too much in the place that its going to be. Do you guys think the HSU STF-2 is a better subwoofer then the Klipsch SW-450? I like the look of the HSU. The HSU STF-2 goes for $386 that includes S/H. It's $100 cheaper then the Klipsch! Which keeps me in my budget. I'm just wondering why the Klipsch is $100 more?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

I'm thinking the A2-300 is too big for the space I have in mind. I know it would stand out too much in the place that its going to be. Do you guys think the HSU STF-2 is a better subwoofer then the Klipsch SW-450? I like the look of the HSU. The HSU STF-2 goes for $386 that includes S/H. It's $100 cheaper then the Klipsch! Which keeps me in my budget. I'm just wondering why the Klipsch is $100 more?

I am actually between the Hsu VTF3 and the eD A2-300. I am really leaning towards the Hsu because they are very good with HT and very musical at the same time. In looking at the 2 subs Klipsch and Hsu. The info on the Hsu looks better to me, 25 hz +/-2 db, that is industry leading, and the 800 watts peak output is better then the 28 hz +/-3 db and 450 watts peak.

Hsu in a heartbeat.

[jomari]

because its a branded subwoofer.

id definitely consider Hsu's STF-2, based on previous experiences with them and their products.

as always, take frequency responses with a grain of salt. they can stipulate all they want, but it can be decieving at times. 20hz or lower, you would feel the bass, not necessarily hear it. and considering that if they 'claim' it can handle these lower frequencies, it might be for a trunciated amount of time, and not a constant signal so to speak.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

I'm thinking the A2-300 is too big for the space I have in mind. I know it would stand out too much in the place that its going to be. Do you guys think the HSU STF-2 is a better subwoofer then the Klipsch SW-450? I like the look of the HSU. The HSU STF-2 goes for $386 that includes S/H. It's $100 cheaper then the Klipsch! Which keeps me in my budget. I'm just wondering why the Klipsch is $100 more?

It's cheaper because HUS is an Internet Direct company. They can sell a better product for less because they do not have the same overhead and B&M store will have.

Get the HSU and be happy.

[arrt vandelay]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

I'm thinking the A2-300 is too big for the space I have in mind. I know it would stand out too much in the place that its going to be. Do you guys think the HSU STF-2 is a better subwoofer then the Klipsch SW-450? I like the look of the HSU. The HSU STF-2 goes for $386 that includes S/H. It's $100 cheaper then the Klipsch! Which keeps me in my budget. I'm just wondering why the Klipsch is $100 more?

+1,000,000 on the stf-2. it's a great sub for music and ht. it will walk all over that klipsch. i miss my old stf-2 from time to time...

[Tony5272]

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

+1,000,000 on the stf-2. it's a great sub for music and ht. it will walk all over that klipsch. i miss my old stf-2 from time to time...

Well thanks for everyones input. It is greatly appreciated. I've decided to buy the HSU. Thanks again

[arrt vandelay]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

Well thanks for everyones input. It is greatly appreciated. I've decided to buy the HSU. Thanks again

excellent choice!

[callas01]

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

excellent choice!

+1

I think I have decided on a Hsu also.

[DougMac]

Originally Posted by Tony5272

Do you guys think the HSU STF-2 is a better subwoofer then the Klipsch SW-450?

I have heard neither, but from what I know the Hsu would be a better deal. Hsu subs are very well regarded.

I've got a SVS PB12-NSD, but it's out of your price range. After careful room placement, it's essentially flat from 17 to 80hz, where it's crossed over. While running sweeps and tones, I found sub 28hz frequencies are easily audible. There's plenty of sub 30hz energy in modern DVD's and blu-rays. Anything under 20hz was not audible to me, although it was showing on my SPL meter.

Notice Hsu gives frequency specs within a db spread. This is very important in analyzing performance. +/- 3db in the given frequency range is considered essentially flat. Actual room performance usually nowhere near as flat.

[Tony5272]

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

+1,000,000 on the stf-2. it's a great sub for music and ht. it will walk all over that klipsch. i miss my old stf-2 from time to time...

Originally Posted by DougMac

I have heard neither, but from what I know the Hsu would be a better deal. Hsu subs are very well regarded.

I've got a SVS PB12-NSD, but it's out of your price range. After careful room placement, it's essentially flat from 17 to 80hz, where it's crossed over. While running sweeps and tones, I found sub 28hz frequencies are easily audible. There's plenty of sub 30hz energy in modern DVD's and blu-rays. Anything under 20hz was not audible to me, although it was showing on my SPL meter.

Notice Hsu gives frequency specs within a db spread. This is very important in analyzing performance. +/- 3db in the given frequency range is considered essentially flat. Actual room performance usually nowhere near as flat.

Originally Posted by callas01

+1

I think I have decided on a Hsu also.

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

another ding ding ding, spot on choice!

Just ordered the HSU STF-2 this afternoon. Hopefully by Friday of next week I'll be enjoying some old movies all over again I like the way it looks & hopefully the way it sounds. Thanks for everyones help