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getech wrote:
 I am trying to decide if I should sell my SVS Plus 2 sub and go with a JL Audio Fathom F113. Does anyone have an opinion whether I would get a big "boost" in performance switching?
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like Sonnie said...it may not be worth the price (i don't totally disagree)...IMO it offers a no nonsense uber-solution for persons who are'nt comfortable with DIY...here the road diverges...DIY'ers (like myself) could take the cost of the fathom and fashion something incredible...however there are those that think that mfg have the edge with expertise and sota modeling software, not to mention the engineering experience...the belief, among these individuals, is that DIY can't achieve comparable levels of performance...but...DIY'ers are'nt afraid to take raw materials and convert them into something "personalized" for their individual space...which no commercial sub can do with the same degree of accuracy.
That said, JL audio has hit the mark with the f113...the consensus is that SVS is not in the same league in rendering the level of detail that the Fathom does...using a sealed alignment with a 4" peak-peak excursion envelope largely negates the output advantage of the dual vented SVS subs...with the displacement of a typical 15" driver, the Fathom can belt out some serious spl and do it with detail and slam...it has the displacement and it has the power.
Craigsub's reviews put the f113 above even the DD-18 from Velodyne, a fact that, for some, is hard to "fathom"...i'd personally enjoy the opportunity to A-B them myself
I can tell you that i've seen this coming...with the advent of super drivers from TC Sounds and Adire Audio...the commercial world is only now finding out what DIYers have known for some time...the sealed alignment is'nt the ugly duckling anymore...with linear motor topologies, linkwitz transform and cheap power, the sealed sub is closing the gap on its vented bretheren...it is no wonder that SVS is raising the ante' with the introduction of their new 13" drivers...the writing is on the wall.
The question becomes what is an acceptable price to pay for the quality and detail of such a subwoofer...for some it will indeed prove to be cost prohibitive...that does'nt mean that uncompromising persons won't sell their souls to procure one...or two for that matter
My advice is to demo a fathom and decide for yourself is it's worth the price...only way you'll truly know...good luck.