@ artemus_5 thanks for the response. The 9i is listed at -6 db at 29 hz. That's really not the direction I want to go and prefer a product more advanced on the phone control technology side.
@ oldhvymec thanks for the response. There is one in every crowd, isn't there?!
@ m-db Thanks for the response. I am aware they are alive and well and producing and selling new product. What I don't see is any advances in phone app control tech. The NHT C doesn't even have a damping setting (movie, music) so beyond the really nice NHT black piano lacquer finish I think I can do considerable better. . I made a conscious decision to upgrade both rooms low frequency response rather than try and get something repaired in Miami. Boxing and shipping a 15 year old sub for repairs didn't seem to make much sense to me either and I have already given it to a friend who likes to try to do repairs like this would most likely entail.. It's already been picked up......I kept the screw in spikes and power cord.I like NHT gear.... I have a bedroom system which has their original video tower 5.1 set with their 12 sub which I bought after two Velodyne's failed right after their warranty expired. I think 3 NHT powered subs in one house may be enough. :-)..