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Help me choose a sub

I am trying to choose between three different sub choices. They are as follows: #1 Two Talon Roc 12's in stereo mode plus a Aerial Acoustics SW12 for LFE #2 2 SW12's in stereo mode #3 A single Wilson Watchdog My room is 15 x 20 with 10 foot ceilings or about 3000 cubic feet. I listen 50% two channel and 50% HT. I am using a Lexicon MC12 for a processor. The Rocs seem to be better for music but the SW12 goes a lot lower. I don't know much about the Watchdog except what I have read.
rivercitylad
audiokinesis
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Rivercitylad,

I know you didn't ask for other options, but given your priorities (very musical and very deep) I couldn't help wanting to chime in.

Buggtussel makes a superb transmission line sub called the Tegmentum that goes down to 16 Hz (the line doesn't unload until 12 Hz!). The Tegmentum excels at impact and pitch definition. It has a very flexible built-in crossover/equalizer/amplifier. Retail is $2500 a pair.

I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have.

Best of luck in your quest!

Duke
jd798ff8
55 posts
 
The Aerial is the finest sub I've ever heard. I'd think that a pair of them would be phenominal for HT and music.
twilo
357 posts
 
Here's the thread from a couple of months ago, that talked about the best subs. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&996275590&openfrom&1&4#1
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progolf
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I sell Aerial and the Hgs 18 and the sound is tighter in the sw12 the bang is a little louder with velodyne if thats what your going for, but the sw12 is the overall package
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