[Blaser]

To:bsheldon

Your comparison seems to me like saying...: a car like a small FIAT will do the same as a MERCEDES S 600: both can make me reach my destination...

Ttue! but there is a qualitative issue in this story which should not be ignored.

You mentioned a difference of 8 db difference in SPL, which FYI nearly demands 8-9 times more amp. power (assuming same speaker sensitivity), which is a huge difference!!

Moreover, concerning the fact that SVS goes deeper, also is an excellent thing, but you can only "use it" with deep bass containing materials, which completely adds weight to someone's listening experience.
FYI, bass will be cheep down to 35-30 Hz and up to 100-105 dB, but will cost a lot more to reach 20 Hz and deeper, or 115 db and Higher.

Someone may be satisfied with 40 Hz in Music and 106 db for music, but others (like me) cannot listen to music if drum kicks do not heavily contain the 20 Hz feel....

In a nutshell, my friendly comments are, the differences you see slight are for me huge, and many people will pay hundreds, and maybe thousands of dollars to have 3-4 db more in their systems at 20 Hz.

Blaser