Subwoofer hunt

SVS and USU are "OK"... REL makes a far better sounding subwoofer for music.  Try and get it used.  For a home theater setup, the JL stuff is great.

Don't EVER hook up your main speakers THROUGH a subwoofer - the sound will suffer.... let the speakers roll off naturally.  Most of the filters in subwoofers are not that great to begin with and you are just adding another connection point and more speaker cables.

Good point af32. A good way to filter the very low bass from your main speakers without going through a x/o is with the simple installation of a capacitor (the value of which can be determined from the formula available all over the 'net) on the input jacks of your power amp. That creates a 1st order-6dB/octave filter below whatever frequency you choose. Your speakers will be cleaner with the 20-40Hz octave rolled off, and your amp will have more power available for them with that octave removed from it's signal. Perfectionists have been bi-amping the original Quads this way for decades.

When comparing subs, the total system cost is important.  For $4k do you get 1 sub, or a pair of subs and $1,500 worth of acoustic treatment and a high quality digital equalizer?

I've yet to see or hear a sub that is better in this regard than a Hsu.

For those looking for specmanship and independent reviews and I point you here:

http://www.data-bass.com/systems

For those looking to learn about subwoofer measurement and integration, I suggest the Room EQ Wizard forums will overwhelm you with information. :)  Good luck.

Best,


Erik

Rythmik's are very musical and integrate well with the mains but depending on your room size, may not have enough weight/ punch. I had the E15hp.
I currently use seaton Submersive hp+ master and slave sub. It's every bit as good as Rythmik sealed subs but a lot more potent in output, specially mid bass.