Subwoofer For Main System

[3db]

I have Rythmik's entry level sub, the LV12-R which is a ported box sporting a 12" paper cone driver. You would not be to tell that its ported or that the driver is paper cone just by listening to it. I run it 3db hotter than what YAPO set it too becuase the bass is just that clean and tight. I would not get hung up on what the driver material is made of. Rythmik knows what they are doing.

[Mr Peabody]

I am a SVS fanboy due to being absolutely happy and impressed with my PC13 Ultra. I paid the same money for it as I did the Velodyne it replaced, the SVS was so much superior I couldn't believe it. It's a true "sub" tuned at 20Hz and by plugging the ports it can go even lower. I have no doubt you'd be happy the model you're looking at. My room is about 14x24 and large open doorway in the back, it pressurizes the room fine, you can feel it in your body, intense in movies like Saint Andrea's Fault and the like. Besides a free audition, what's to lose.

I really like the results from aluminum woofers. If a paper cone is highly efficient it will actually outlast some of the space age cone material as the paper don't have a surround to pull away and being high efficient the cone barely moves. If you've ever seen a Klipsch with paper drivers or a pro driver you'll notice the large woofer is hardly moving.

My friend is a Legacy user and the best sub he had was JL Audio. He currently uses Legacy subs but I think out of loyalty or consistency, my opinion there is better. Cool you have Legacy, that center is killer. My friend had Focus SE's but recently popped for the V's. But this reduced his system components so he can sell somethings. I digress, LOL

[bfalls]

No fans for HSU. Prices seem competitive. I've also heard the Legacy subs. I think the're impressive, but over-priced and definitely not in my budget. Saw a couple of Legacy Deep Impact subs for $600/$700. I was interested until I thought about shipping. Too heavy. Right now I'm leaning towards the Rythmik. I like the idea of the servo control, but still not 100% decided.

[blackraven]

No fans for HSU. Prices seem competitive. I've also heard the Legacy subs. I think the're impressive, but over-priced and definitely not in my budget. Saw a couple of Legacy Deep Impact subs for $600/$700. I was interested until I thought about shipping. Too heavy. Right now I'm leaning towards the Rythmik. I like the idea of the servo control, but still not 100% decided.

You can't go wrong with the Rhythmik. I don't think that you could do any better unless you spend $1500 or more. There are many options for it as well with balanced connections, a PEQ and others.

[bfalls]

If I go with Rythmik it would probably be either the L22 for it's smaller footprint, or the LVX12. Both have roughly the same output although the L22 has 600W and the LVX12 400W. Now to get the wife to sign off. I may need to contact Doctor Phil for advise there. I've searched the web for reviews, but found only a few. Any here have an L22 and would like to share their experience?