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I need a subwoofer recomendation

I've got a couple KEF Q900's powered by a Yaquin tube amp and primarily play records. I'm looking for a sub that might also work for movies down the road if I ever put together a surround system. The sub needs to have speaker level inputs and I'm looking to spend $500-$700. My room is 20x20 with a vaulted ceiling and hard surfaces. I've been looking at the HSU VTF-2 Mk5 and the SVS SB-1000 and SB-1000 pro. Is there anything else I should be considering?

 

On a separate note, if I head down the surround system path, I was thinking of starting with the KEF Q250 or Q650 center speaker to start. Is there something other than KEF I should be looking at that would be a decent match with my Q900's?

jimfoto
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russ69
3,360 posts
 

The HSU subs are very good in their price category. Buy with confidence. 

missioncoonery
1,202 posts
 

Haven't you been paying attention to all the Rel post?

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jtcf
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HSU and SVS are both solid choices. I have two of the VTF 2 mk5 at present. They are easy to tweak to blend with your speakers and room.I had SVS 1000 in the past but a storm and power surge killed them:-( I liked those just fine and went with a different brand just to try something new.

soix
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The SB1000 is a solid choice, but I’d recommend saving up and getting two of them as it’ll improve you’re system significantly, and SVS gives a discount for buying two. Others will probably back me up on this, but whatever sub you get, get two!!!  SVS has a very generous and completely risk-free trial period (including shipping), so you can buy two and return one if I’m wrong.  Why not???  Best of luck. 

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