Need Sub help!!

[mdchambe]

Hi,

I am in the process of upgrading my sub. I currently have a paradigm ps-1200. My budget is around $1000. This sub will be primarily used for home theater use, although i would guess the split would be around 80%HT/ 20%Music.

The two alternatives I am considering right now are the following:

Option 1

DIY Adire Audio tempest design (monolith). This incorporates a 700w plate amp, the tempest, and 2 15" passive radiators all in a 36*20*26 box. This design will cost me right around $1000 I think once i have completed the enclosure. Size is not really an issue.

http://www.adireaudio.com/diy_audio/subs/monolith.htm

Option 2

This option would be a SVS PCi 25-31 or 20-39 (or pair if necessary). This would cost a little more (if two are bought), but may be worth it. Which of the SVS models would you recommend??

I am not sure of the room size that these will go in. I am finishing graduate school and will soon be moving. Either way, they will someday be used in a dedicated home theater application.

Thanks for your help!!