I currently have an SVS 25-31 PC and am kind of tired of the "look" of it. Also I was calibrating my system on Sat and there are some HUGE peaks and valleys in my room (the sub is also corner loaded and for some reason I can hear the direction the bass is coming from. I have the crossover set about 80hz due to my pre/pro settings of the mains. I might end up running a newer sub in the front, between my 2 mains).
I have done a TON of research on the subs over the weekend, and I will read a few good threads about one item, then I read a couple bad posts about a sub and I feel like I just end up going in circles.
At first I thought I could just contact SVS and have them send me a Sub Enclosure that I could put the driver and amp in. Well, as it turns out SVS doesn't opperate that way, I would have to by a new unit or build a DIY with my SVS driver. I would then also have to go through the confusing process of buying and setting up a BFD (and by reading the BFD set up guide, also buy another SPL meter, since my RS version isn't accurate enough......in other words, spend a couple hundred bucks on the BFD and SPL in addition to buying a new sub enclosure OR buying a new SVS).
This got me thinking about looking at other options. I am more home audio VS HT and sound quality, NOT pure SPL is more important to me. After doing the research I am favoring a sealed sub for accuracy and responsiveness.
I was looking at the following subs and was wondering what you guys think is a good option. I don't want to spend a TON of money (probably below $1500, and preferably more around $1000, new or used).
I have to admit, the Velodyne DD and SPL series are looking very attractive right now. You can get them pretty decent prices if you go slightly used or internet, they come with a PEQ that is very very easy to set up, they are small, sealed and have got some pretty good reviews. I have never really been a big velodyne fan, but his option is looking very attractive.
The others are far more expensive, my dad has the Revel B12a, it is like a $5k sub and a great piece, but a TON of money. The sub comes with set up software and an EQ, so it can be tuned, although not as easily as the Velo or JL audio.
The JL-Audio subs look very nice as well, sealed, small box, easy set up, but they are pretty expensive as well.
SVS subs are a great price, but lack of PEQ and having to spend a lot of time, hassle and a couple hundred bucks more on the BFD and SPL meter have me shying away a bit (plus I might have to get a ported sub in a larger box to compete with the subs listed above.
Anyone have good information on the Velodyne DD12, SPL1200r, Revel B12a, JL-Audio (any), or any of the SVS box subs OR ANY OTHER good OPTIONS that you might have?
btw, my room is a medium sized room, that is open to the kitchen on the side.
This is my first post here, so be easy on me
Currently Running:
B&W N804
McIntosh MX132
McIntosh MC150
Mcintosh MC7205
SVS 25-31 custom tuned to 20 Hz
I have done a TON of research on the subs over the weekend, and I will read a few good threads about one item, then I read a couple bad posts about a sub and I feel like I just end up going in circles.
At first I thought I could just contact SVS and have them send me a Sub Enclosure that I could put the driver and amp in. Well, as it turns out SVS doesn't opperate that way, I would have to by a new unit or build a DIY with my SVS driver. I would then also have to go through the confusing process of buying and setting up a BFD (and by reading the BFD set up guide, also buy another SPL meter, since my RS version isn't accurate enough......in other words, spend a couple hundred bucks on the BFD and SPL in addition to buying a new sub enclosure OR buying a new SVS).
This got me thinking about looking at other options. I am more home audio VS HT and sound quality, NOT pure SPL is more important to me. After doing the research I am favoring a sealed sub for accuracy and responsiveness.
I was looking at the following subs and was wondering what you guys think is a good option. I don't want to spend a TON of money (probably below $1500, and preferably more around $1000, new or used).
I have to admit, the Velodyne DD and SPL series are looking very attractive right now. You can get them pretty decent prices if you go slightly used or internet, they come with a PEQ that is very very easy to set up, they are small, sealed and have got some pretty good reviews. I have never really been a big velodyne fan, but his option is looking very attractive.
The others are far more expensive, my dad has the Revel B12a, it is like a $5k sub and a great piece, but a TON of money. The sub comes with set up software and an EQ, so it can be tuned, although not as easily as the Velo or JL audio.
The JL-Audio subs look very nice as well, sealed, small box, easy set up, but they are pretty expensive as well.
SVS subs are a great price, but lack of PEQ and having to spend a lot of time, hassle and a couple hundred bucks more on the BFD and SPL meter have me shying away a bit (plus I might have to get a ported sub in a larger box to compete with the subs listed above.
Anyone have good information on the Velodyne DD12, SPL1200r, Revel B12a, JL-Audio (any), or any of the SVS box subs OR ANY OTHER good OPTIONS that you might have?
btw, my room is a medium sized room, that is open to the kitchen on the side.
This is my first post here, so be easy on me
Currently Running:
B&W N804
McIntosh MX132
McIntosh MC150
Mcintosh MC7205
SVS 25-31 custom tuned to 20 Hz