Recommend me some good subs around $600.

[nightflier]

Kex, drseid,

I should not forget to add that my testing was done some time ago using what was then pretty much the best that SVS had to offer. I've been an SVS evangelical ever since and that does cloud my better judgement. Since it is now in my HT room, it has become the family sub, rather than my 2-channel music listening sub...

As much as I enjoy the SVS, I am also realizing that my esthetic tastes are changing and I am actually looking to replace this sub because of its size to one of the box subs from SVS or any of their competitors. I'm curious to know how the sealed box subs from SVS compare to the likes of ACI, Rel, Dayton (and Rocket?) on music.

Yes, it's for the "family HT" room, but that is also the only place that I can enjoy SACD in surround.

[drseid]

Kex, drseid,

I should not forget to add that my testing was done some time ago using what then was the pretty much best that SVS had to offer. I've been an SVS evangelical ever since and that does cloud my better judgement. Since it is now in my HT room, it has become the family sub, rather than my 2-channel music listening sub...

As much as I enjoy the SVS, I am also realizing that my esthetic tastes are changing and I am actually looking to replace this sub because of its size to one of the box subs from SVS or any of their competitors. I'm curious to know how the sealed box subs from SVS compare to the likes of ACI, Rel, Dayton (and Rocket?) on music.

Yes, it's for the "family HT" room, but that is also the only place that I can enjoy SACD in surround.

I'll have to defer to Kex or others on this one, as the new sealed sub from SVS is one I have not heard yet (although it is on my list of things that I must hear soon). All of my SVS sub experience has been with the ported varieties...

---Dave

[kexodusc]

I'll have to defer to Kex or others on this one, as the new sealed sub from SVS is one I have not heard yet (although it is on my list of things that I must hear soon). All of my SVS sub experience has been with the ported varieties...

---Dave

I'm only aware of the 1 sealed model, SB-12 Plus model for $700-$800.
It's not even available yet, but it certainly LOOKS impressive and it's nice to see SVS finally offer a sealed sub. This shows me they're less concerned about the horsepower race and more about the product.
It may or may not exceed the ACI, REL stuff, I personally doubt it at that price, but the comparable ACI's for example are $1100 +. Out of many people's price range. Looking at the specs, I think it could give the 12" Titanic kit a run for it's money. The Titanic has a larger, and higher quality amp and I'm sure plays louder (they were designed with low distorion, hi output in mind), but wouldn't be surprised if the SVS sounded as good in most rooms. The price is certainly appealing, for only $200 more you get a pre-assembled, vinyl finished SVS sub that would at least be very close in most aspects to the Titanic kit. That is impressive considering SVS probably builds these for around $400 or so depending on the finish. I see a lot of $700-$800 commercial subs likely cost aroundn $200 to throw together. I can't wait to hear one, but it could be quite awhile since I don't know anyone shopping for subs in my area.

If it were me, I would consider spending $200 on a 500 watt Bash amp, mate it with a $130, Dayton Reference - Hi Fi 12" woofer (or hi-output version if so desired), and buy a $115 cabinet (or build and finish a better one for $40-$60) and for under $400 you have a provend design, 12" sealed sub that leaves $1200 sealed subs behind. If size permits, step up to a 15" woofer that would likely sound better and be cheaper (it costs money packing good performance into small packages) Or if you want to spend $700-$800, go with a 12" or 15" TC Sounds or Adire woofer or something crazy and never look back.

[46minaudio]

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