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Replacing JL Audio F112 v1

I need some advice.   I have two JL Audio F112v1 that I have had for 16 and 17 years.  I’ve had great luck with them and I think they blend and sound terrific with my focal scala utopia Evo speakers.  One of them finally died and it sounds pretty expensive to have it repaired.   I’ve been thinking of using the existing F112 that still works just for an LFE channel in my Home Theater system and buying new F112v2s for my stereo system.   This is a pretty expensive investment so I’ve been considering some other subwoofers.   
 

Has anyone had any experience with the new SVS SB-17 Ultra sealed subwoofers?  Much larger driver than my existing JL Audio but the price is good.  I just want them to blend and sound dynamic…Not boomy.  Of course I would set them up as best as possible for the best sound.

Thanks

rshad0000
g2the2nd
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Rythmic 15 in sealed

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rick_n
263 posts
 

I have Focal mains and JL F112v2s in my stereo room.  The integration is sublime.  I have SVS SB4000s in my HT room and really like them in that room.  I wouldn't even consider using SVS subs in my stereo room.  They just aren't fast enough to keep up with properly driven Focals.  If one has mid level mains, SVS or Rythmic are fine but they won't be fast enough to do the high end Focals justice.  Speed is not about how fast they make sound but actually how fast they stop making a sound and get out of the way again.  Power and grip is what's needed to make this happen and unfortunately you get what you pay for.  

rshad0000 OP
271 posts
 

Thanks Rick!  This is exactly what I was concerned about.  Appreciate your input especially since you are currently using Focal.

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