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

[theJman]

Originally Posted by Blu Steel

Hope I guess this right,

The second one from the first picture is a ML Dynamo 1000

Nope, that's not a Martin Logan. I really stumped you guys it seems.

As of tonight, here's where we stand...

Front Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

Back Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4: PowerSound Audio XS15

Lot's of empty space there.

Regarding the 2nd from the right on the front row, there's still this clue from above: the company who manufacturers it has an ocean in their name. Hopefully that helps. I'll give you another hint: I just got finished publishing a review on one of the units in the back row.

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by theJman

Nope, that's not a Martin Logan. I really stumped you guys it seems.

As of tonight, here's where we stand...

Front Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

Back Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4: PowerSound Audio XS15

Lot's of empty space there.

Regarding the 2nd from the right on the front row, there's still this clue from above: the company who manufacturers it has an ocean in their name. Hopefully that helps. I'll give you another hint: I just got finished publishing a review on one of the units in the back row.

Umm.. the second one from right on the front row is an Atlantic Technology (thanks to your hint )
Also, the first on on the left is a Cadence Mk II? I noticed their long slit-shaped port.

Rest I have no idea about

[theJman]

Originally Posted by ak_ka

Umm.. the second one from right on the front row is an Atlantic Technology (thanks to your hint )

Perhaps I made that one a little too easy, eh?

Originally Posted by ak_ka

Also, the first on on the left is a Cadence Mk II? I noticed their long slit-shaped port.

Nope, not a Cadence, but that's a pretty good guess. There are few other subwoofers with a slot port like that, and the Cadence is indeed one of them. How about another hint for that same unit? One of the manufacturers biggest claims about their sub is how "fast" it is.

With ak_ka's correct guess we now look like this...

Front Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4: Atlantic Technology 444SB
5:

Back Row (left to right)
1:
2:
3:
4: PowerSound Audio XS15

[Almadacr]

Sorry to come back at you this late but the only 3 that i can see or have a slight idea of being close to it are :

Power Sound Audio

Atlantic Technology

Alpha series from American Sound Works

[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.

[slimdude]

Do you really need that many subwoofers in a living room? That is strictly an overkill! I can see if you had a dedicated home theater room large enough to accommodate that many subwoofers, but in an average size living room? No! Where is your cocktail table placed (If you have one)?

[ak_ka]

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 ?

Originally Posted by Troy73

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

+1. Especially on the PowerSound Audio XS15. That thing looks good, and mean

[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.

[theJman]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Do you really need that many subwoofers in a living room? That is strictly an overkill! I can see if you had a dedicated home theater room large enough to accommodate that many subwoofers, but in an average size living room? No! Where is your cocktail table placed (If you have one)?

Did you read the first post? Especially the part where it says "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."

They aren't all hooked up; that's just a photo op. 2/3rd's of them aren't even mine - they're waiting for me to review them - so in a month or two's time most of them will be sent back to their respective manufacturers.

[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 .