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So a while back my 8 year old Klipsch RW12d died on me. I debated going the DIY route, but I've scrapped that idea. I just don't have the time and I'm missing some important tools to complete the job which would make it an expensive and time consuming venture.
What I'm left with now is purchasing something decent for my roughly 1800 cubic foot sealed theater. I'd like something much better and that digs deep. My use is primarily for movies and only occasional music (other than movie scores). The theater seats 5-6 in two rows with the option for a third row of bar stools in the back that are rarely used. I have chunk bass traps in the front corners which smoothed out the bass of the RW12d nicely.
I'm in Canada so many of the internet direct companies are a little pricey after taking in to account the exchange rate along with added shipping, duty and taxes I have to pay. SVS is a viable option with a couple distributors to choose from in Canada that offer free shipping. I'm seriously considering a PB-2000. My budget is around that price (~$1100) maybe a touch more, but not lots more. I've read that dual subs offer a great sound so to add to my list would be two SVS PB-1000's but that pushes my budget to its limit.
Then to add another sub choice to my dilemma, I read a review of the Klipsch R-115SW that rates it very similar to the PB-2000. All of my other speakers are Klipsch so it makes a good cosmetic match and it has a larger 15" driver. Another plus for the Klipsch is that I can acquire it from a local vendor. It's priced in between the two other options.
I'm having a very hard time deciding. The PB1000's are the most expensive option but should offer the most level FR in the room especially after running Audyssey MultEQ XT on my Denon 4311ci. I'm thinking however that the PB2000 or R-115SW will dig deeper and offer a more visceral feel.
SVS's "Bill of Rights" with warranty are much better than Klipsch's 3 year. I will 99% not be upgrading within a year unless I win a lottery (figuratively or literally). The same goes for buying one sub now and another later. Not going to happen. I've appeased my wife with an expensive camera so I can get what I want now (the mighty WAF).
If anyone has any opinions or advice I'd love to hear it.
What I'm left with now is purchasing something decent for my roughly 1800 cubic foot sealed theater. I'd like something much better and that digs deep. My use is primarily for movies and only occasional music (other than movie scores). The theater seats 5-6 in two rows with the option for a third row of bar stools in the back that are rarely used. I have chunk bass traps in the front corners which smoothed out the bass of the RW12d nicely.
I'm in Canada so many of the internet direct companies are a little pricey after taking in to account the exchange rate along with added shipping, duty and taxes I have to pay. SVS is a viable option with a couple distributors to choose from in Canada that offer free shipping. I'm seriously considering a PB-2000. My budget is around that price (~$1100) maybe a touch more, but not lots more. I've read that dual subs offer a great sound so to add to my list would be two SVS PB-1000's but that pushes my budget to its limit.
Then to add another sub choice to my dilemma, I read a review of the Klipsch R-115SW that rates it very similar to the PB-2000. All of my other speakers are Klipsch so it makes a good cosmetic match and it has a larger 15" driver. Another plus for the Klipsch is that I can acquire it from a local vendor. It's priced in between the two other options.
I'm having a very hard time deciding. The PB1000's are the most expensive option but should offer the most level FR in the room especially after running Audyssey MultEQ XT on my Denon 4311ci. I'm thinking however that the PB2000 or R-115SW will dig deeper and offer a more visceral feel.
SVS's "Bill of Rights" with warranty are much better than Klipsch's 3 year. I will 99% not be upgrading within a year unless I win a lottery (figuratively or literally). The same goes for buying one sub now and another later. Not going to happen. I've appeased my wife with an expensive camera so I can get what I want now (the mighty WAF).
If anyone has any opinions or advice I'd love to hear it.