Quote Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
I was looking at the new PC13 Ultra by SVS.

Kex, you think HSU is better? Have you played with any REL, what do you think of their hook up?

I'll check that link, AA.

If it's the plate amp I would want an exact replacement. I don't want to ship the thing but may have to. There's a place in town that sells Velodyne and their service department repairs them but I went out there on a Saturday, got there a half hour after they were supposed to be open waiting another half hour and finally left. This rubbed me the wrong way but I will eventually suck it up and take it in, just call to make sure the door is open first.

I saw a Velodyne CT-150 on CL but it was sold before I could get to it. I saw another HGS-12 but they were asking $750.00 which seems too high even though it's a series higher than the SPL, plus it's about as old.

I'll say one thing SVS really sells their product. They make it sound like they are the best game in town. I am just entertaining getting another one. I use a sub for HT only. Velodyne has all new models now. One advantage of REL is I could borrow one for audition. I just don't know if they would work with only a single LFE input since they recommend that plus a high level connection. It's a bit pricy but I was looking at the R-505
Several years ago now, but I used to own a VTF-2, at the time I was thinking of an SB-12 (I think going on memory here) from SVS. I didn't only use my sub for HT though. But yes, the HSU was a bit better IMO. HSU doesn't market themselves nearly as much, as big, as flashy, or as well as SVS. Not that SVS doesn't have substance behind the glitter, but I think that sways decisions as much as anything.

Of course, after spending $1200+ on my last sub, I was able to achieve far better performance for my money building my own so I've been out of the commercial sub game for awhile now. The old REL I looked at was a Strata III. It was much better for music than most of the other subs I could find from the likes of Velodyne, Paradigm, and even HSU or SVS, but I wouldn't say it was the loudest or necessarily the best for HT use.

I don't think you can make a mistake with any of those 3 brands. I haven't kept up on what HSU's been doing, I think Worf also has an HSU sub and swears by it.

How much you looking to drop? I wouldn't be surprised if a replacement plate amp runs you $500-$700 anyway. I've found that dealer mark-ups on replacement parts is ridiculous. Might be able to talk them down some.