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Dual SVS PB-1000 Pro versus Dual Rythmik LV12F- does Servo Technology Matter.


I have a 10 by 12 room. The room is a closed off bedroom and we plan to live in this house for 30 years or so until we can’t live independently. Equipment will be upgraded over time but we will be using the same room forever. Our AVR is a Denon 3700 and our main speakers are Monitor Audio Silver S6 with matching center. Surrounds are Primus P162. Our previous sub was a BIC V1220.

While the subs will almost certainly work hardest for home theater I do want something that also works well for serious music listening. I primarily listen to classic rock but some jazz and classical does get into my mix now and then.

I am still mostly sold on the SVS but I wonder if the servo technology of the Rythmik might give me somewhat better performance for music.

I realize that dual of either one of these will be a huge jump in performance for us but I am wondering the Rythmik might have advantages for music while still being great for HT.

Other people on other forums have also suggested Outlaw and the Hsu VTF-2 Mk5.

Any thoughts on this, please?

Thanks,
bladerunner6
big_greg
6,692 posts
 
A good sub will work well for either home theater or music.  What might be "good enough" for most home theaters might not be good enough for both however.

Then again, there are folks that take their home theater systems to pretty extreme levels where only the best will do and are just as concerned with sound quality as two channel "audiophiles".
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pedroeb
493 posts
 
Anyone who preface's their post with due respect, is obviously going to show no respect and consequently doesn't deserve any respect.

AVRs and serious music listening are entirely compatible, provided you know what you are doing. Setting up stereo is little more than plug and play, but correctly setting up a multi channel AVR to sound correct is complex. It's a myth propagated by purists unable to accept the digital era is a massive step forward over the limits of tapes and valves. It's sad they seem unable to let go of the past and keep finding excuses why analog is superior.

Here's the definitive consideration; a live orchestra at full strength never sounds soft and warm (read lacking) as does the sound that comes from tapes and valves.
havocman
350 posts
 
One of the most musical subs on the market is the Rel, check them out not cheap though about four grand for good ones.
soix
9,898 posts
 
AVRs and serious music listening are entirely compatible, provided you know what you are doing.
Uh, due respect, no. Just...no. And it’s not a matter of setup either. AVRs are designed to meet a price point the mass market will accept, which of necessity means more critical and expensive parts (i.e. power supplies, etc.) are of significantly lesser quality than those that can be incorporated into a good standalone stereo preamp, amp, or integrated. Not to say AVRs can’t sound decent and be entertaining to listen to, but no one who’s serious about sound quality uses an AVR. Period, full stop. Heck, even people serious about surround music will use a better quality AVP and separate amp, not an AVR.
It’s a myth propagated by purists unable to accept the digital era is a massive step forward over the limits of tapes and valves. It’s sad they seem unable to let go of the past and keep finding excuses why analog is superior.
Digitally-sourced and -processed music can sound fantastic, it’s AVRs that are inferior.
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