So heres an update on whats been going on since this post...i have everything i need but for the past month ive been waiting on the SVS speakers. They keep telling me its on backorder. Im starting to get frustrated so what else can i get thats similiar to these? I dont want anything of lesser quality. I am going to wait it out for another week but soon its going to be two months and i just want to hurry up and put everything together!!!
I am asumming you have contacted SVS directly and they told you that they are on back-order? You should inform them of you frustration of having to wait so long as i do find it a bit strange that it would take them two months to catch up on orders. There customer service is second to none and I am sure they will do something for you.
Yes, i have contacted them directly. Each and everytime i call them they tell me that its going to ship out on a specific date and when that date gets here i call again and i continue to get different dates. They tell me that they do not know when to really expect them to ship out again and not to mention that most of the time...no one picks up the phone. I have to email them or leave a message.
Hello,
Truly sorry to read that your Speakers have been delayed for this long. SVS makes such a good product at such a good price, but that means nothing if they are not getting the Product out to you when promised.
Hopefully, your Speakers will get to you soon. If not, there are many other choices out there. For value, they are very tough to beat. However, Hsu offers excellent value and similar products to what you ordered.
Cheers,
JJ
for a small speaker Orb is ok however they are still small and I dont care what specifications they have you simply cant produce the lower frequencies between 120-300Hz with a speaker that size. They are in the same boat as the Bose lifestyle speaker system is, not worth the money in my opinion.
Hello,
I would check out Hsu Research. They make fantastic Subwoofers and very good Speakers.
This is a very nice Package:http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/enthusiast1.html
And for 100 Dollars more, this includes a much better Subwoofer:http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/enthusiast2.html
I know the current SVS 5.1 package retails for 1049. However, if memory serves you were supposed to get the last of the earlier generation S Series and might have been less.
Again, I am so sorry that SVS has delayed your order to the point of you canceling. I honestly feel terrible as I recommended and encouraged you to order them. It really is a shame as the SVS package is fantastic. Especially the Subwoofer.
The Hsu are showing In Stock and I have never heard of delays with Shipping of their Products.
I really do not think Orb Audio is in the same league as the SVS or the Hsu. Have you already cancelled your order?
Cheers,
JJ
I am going to listen to you guys and not even bother with the Orbs. I will definitely look into the HSU. I have not canceled the order for the SVS speakers yet. I spoke to them yesterday and the guy told me that the shipment they were expecting is being held by customs and they aren't sure how long it will take to be released. He says it can take days or even weeks so im still hoping very much that i have an answer sometime next week but i decided to come up with a back up plan in the event that it doesn't go well with SVS. I hate waiting, LOL!!
As for Mr. Jungle Jack feeling terrible...no worries! Its not like you have any control over the situation. I should of ordered them quickly instead of waiting so long but i ran into a financial situation and had to wait a bit.
Either way...I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. Hopefully they'll ship out next week!
SVS has the plate amps and some other components made here in Canada. Customs can be a huge pain and is very unpredictable to say the least. The so called "free trade agreement" is just a waist of time and just make things way more costly and frustrating.
There subs are fairly even as far as performance. I personally like SVS but thats maybe a bit bias as I have the best sub they make. Its a choice you will need to make but rest assured either of them will satisfy your needs.
In truth, I lean towards SVS and initially recommended them. I wish SVS could give you a real timetable as to when the Speakers will be available. I am somewhat confused as the Speakers you ordered were supposed to be the last of the earlier generation of the S Series and should have been in stock. Owing to the popularity of the Subwoofer, I can understand that being backordered. However, Hsu Research is no mere consolation prize. They are a legitimate alternative. Their Founder Dr. Hsu attended MIT and is truly considered one of the finest Designers out there.
Cheers,
JJ
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