hsu sub deal of the century!?! - Blu-ray Forum

arrt vandelay · 01-12-2009, 11:27 PM

so, i have been in the market for a new sub for a week or so to replace my psw10. i had pretty much narrowed it down to a hsu stf-2 or an ed a2-250(i know the 300 is the better performer, but space is definitely as issue). either one is really more than i need now. the living room in my townhome is pretty crowded as it is. so yesterday, i decided to check ebay just for kicks. i found someone selling a stf-1 for a "buy it now" price of...$60! i really couldn't pass that up. the stf-1 should fill my needs nicely for now, and when i move out of the townhome, i can definitely make my $60 back and them some. the only thing i'm worried about is the fact that it may not be legit. there were no actual pics of the sub, but the guy has 100% feedback and pretty much has said it's in good condition, only a few months old. so i suppose i'll just be anxious until it arrives. either way, i used paypal so i should have some sort of buyer protection if i've been screwed...

Driver_King · 01-13-2009, 02:26 AM

Good deal.

aramis109 · 01-13-2009, 03:21 PM

$60 would be an absolute steal. How much was shipping? Take pics and post back when you get it!

arrt vandelay · 01-13-2009, 05:36 PM

shipping was 19.99, consistent with the price of one of the hsu website($25)...it will be shipped tomorrow, so we'll see. i'll report back once it gets here.

OkoPeeKee · 01-13-2009, 05:40 PM

If it turns out to be legit, you just got yourself the "deal of the century." I wish you luck!!!

Driver_King · 01-13-2009, 05:54 PM

Could you link us to the auction?

JJ · 01-13-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

Could you link us to the auction?

...so we can take it...

arrt vandelay · 01-13-2009, 09:18 PM

here's the link to the auction...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ies%26_fvi%3D1

aramis109 · 01-14-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

here's the link to the auction...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ies%26_fvi%3D1

7 day return policy. I say you got a steal. If it doesn't work, just return it... FAST.

ixlegitballinxl · 01-14-2009, 02:05 AM

HSU makes a very nice sub, good find

arrt vandelay · 01-15-2009, 04:04 PM

too good to be true...I got an email last night from the seller saying that he had "dropped" it while packing it for shipping, and it no longer powers on. Full refund is on the way. Ah well, it was worth a shot. So now I'm back to my decision between a hsu stf-2 and ed a2-250...decisions decisions...

aramis109 · 01-15-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

too good to be true...I got an email last night from the seller saying that he had "dropped" it while packing it for shipping, and it no longer powers on. Full refund is on the way. Ah well, it was worth a shot. So now I'm back to my decision between a hsu stf-2 and ed a2-250...decisions decisions...

Ah damn. Well, it was worth a shot. Personally between those two I'd recommend the STF-2.

arrt vandelay · 01-16-2009, 02:33 AM

any reason the the hsu over the ed?

T-Town Oil · 01-16-2009, 02:54 AM

outlaw audio has some bad ass subs

aramis109 · 01-16-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

any reason the the hsu over the ed?

Well, if you said a2-300 I'd vote for it even though I don't like some things about it. However, all things being equal, the Hsu is (in my opinion) a nicer looking sub with a smaller form factor. Both are quality subs.

arrt vandelay · 01-16-2009, 04:24 PM

thinking this through, I think my final choice will end up being the HSU VTF-1. To be totally idiotic, I made a paper model of the a2-250. I'm planning on putting the new sub just a few inches away from the couch; I'd be able to fit it, but like you've said, aramis, it would look rather odd. So now I just need to save 100 more bucks...

DavidAg02 · 01-16-2009, 06:54 PM

I have an STF-2 and it is a great sub. Extremely well made.

Honestly, either option is a good one. Both get great reviews wherever you look.

arrt vandelay · 01-16-2009, 06:59 PM

OK, I'm an impulse buyer...just ordered a brand new STF-2 from work. I couldn't justify the xtra $100.00 on the VTF-1 for just an added extension feature. Now I have to face the wife...

garageinc2001 · 01-16-2009, 07:08 PM

Congrats on the purchase! Let us know if the wife lets you live.

gearyt · 01-16-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by arrt vandelay

Now I have to face the wife...

take her shopping... key word is "Coach"

01-12-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	hsu sub deal of the century!?! so, i have been in the market for a new sub for a week or so to replace my psw10. i had pretty much narrowed it down to a hsu stf-2 or an ed a2-250(i know the 300 is the better performer, but space is definitely as issue). either one is really more than i need now. the living room in my townhome is pretty crowded as it is. so yesterday, i decided to check ebay just for kicks. i found someone selling a stf-1 for a "buy it now" price of...$60! i really couldn't pass that up. the stf-1 should fill my needs nicely for now, and when i move out of the townhome, i can definitely make my $60 back and them some. the only thing i'm worried about is the fact that it may not be legit. there were no actual pics of the sub, but the guy has 100% feedback and pretty much has said it's in good condition, only a few months old. so i suppose i'll just be anxious until it arrives. either way, i used paypal so i should have some sort of buyer protection if i've been screwed...

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01-13-2009, 02:26 AM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Good deal.

01-13-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
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01-13-2009, 05:36 PM	#4
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	shipping was 19.99, consistent with the price of one of the hsu website($25)...it will be shipped tomorrow, so we'll see. i'll report back once it gets here.

01-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#5
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	If it turns out to be legit, you just got yourself the "deal of the century." I wish you luck!!!

01-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Could you link us to the auction?

01-13-2009, 09:18 PM	#8
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	here's the link to the auction... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ies%26_fvi%3D1

01-14-2009, 02:05 AM	#10
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	HSU makes a very nice sub, good find

01-15-2009, 04:04 PM	#11
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	too good to be true...I got an email last night from the seller saying that he had "dropped" it while packing it for shipping, and it no longer powers on. Full refund is on the way. Ah well, it was worth a shot. So now I'm back to my decision between a hsu stf-2 and ed a2-250...decisions decisions...

01-16-2009, 02:33 AM	#13
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	any reason the the hsu over the ed?

01-16-2009, 02:54 AM	#14
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	outlaw audio has some bad ass subs

01-16-2009, 04:24 PM	#16
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	thinking this through, I think my final choice will end up being the HSU VTF-1. To be totally idiotic, I made a paper model of the a2-250. I'm planning on putting the new sub just a few inches away from the couch; I'd be able to fit it, but like you've said, aramis, it would look rather odd. So now I just need to save 100 more bucks...

01-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#17
DavidAg02 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:46	I have an STF-2 and it is a great sub. Extremely well made. Honestly, either option is a good one. Both get great reviews wherever you look.

01-16-2009, 06:59 PM	#18
arrt vandelay Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:6	OK, I'm an impulse buyer...just ordered a brand new STF-2 from work. I couldn't justify the xtra $100.00 on the VTF-1 for just an added extension feature. Now I have to face the wife...

01-16-2009, 07:08 PM	#19
garageinc2001 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:177 Trading Score:27	Congrats on the purchase! Let us know if the wife lets you live.

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