Subwoofer Upgrade

[hallb76]

Hi guys, I'm ready to replace my subwoofer or maybe just add a second sub. I have a 10x11x8 room with no openings. I'm looking for a sub to replace or run along side an stf-2 in a system for 50% home theater 50% music. I would like a sub that is at least as good as the stf-2 musically but has extension to ~15hz and more output for movies.

I am looking at the Rythmik DS15 sealed kit and the svs 16-46pci. Does anyone know how these subs would stack up against my current sub? I would appreciate any advice or opinions about a possible sub choice. I would also be open to any other suggestions in the $600 - $800 range.

[JCD]

I can't comment on the Rythmic kit as I've never actually heard them. Ikka did a test on the 12" version and seemed to be pretty positive about it.

And I don't think you can ever go wrong with an SVS. There entire line is generally considered to be some of the best at their respective price points.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

JCD

[hallb76]

Thanks for the reply! Do you think the svs will perform as well as the hsu with music and still have more output in terms of spl?

[bobgpsr]

With a native tune (and porting) for 16 Hz the SVS 16-46 PCi will deliver very low freq bass with no group delay for music bass frequencies (in other words "tight" bass). The drawback with the low tuning is a bit less max mid-bass output, but your room is small enough in volume that that should not matter. Very good choice if you do not want to DIY a subwoofer enclosure.

[hallb76]

Bob, thanks for the info. That's what I was hoping to find out. I run my sub 2ft directly behind my listening position to get rid of the boom. If need be I could corner load the svs t oget a little more mid bass output. I think the 16-46 is the sub for me but I still need to check out the rythmik DS15 kit. If there is little diferenct between the 2 subs I think I'll go with the svs.

Thanks again

[hallb76]

Thank's for the advise everyone, I just ordered a B-stock 20-39+ which sould hold me over for a few years now.