Need opinion of which subs to get

I was in your same boat a couple months ago.

Needed a sub for music only for Celestion Sl600s. Ended up getting lucky with a good match with a Revel b15a.

I use a pair of Rhythmiks and couldn't be happier. I've also heard great things about SVS from people that I trust. You're probably in good shape either way.

I always note that I use an Audyssey enabled pre-pro from Onkyo to integrate the subs, even tho this is a strictly 2 channel, audiophile type system. Speakers rotate between Merlin, Verity, Magnepan and (primarily) Ohm. Sources are QSonix and Cary digital, Acoustic Solid and Oracle analog. Down the fairway, audio hobbyist hardware.

I definitely prefer the "odd bedfellows" approach to a 2 channel system that includes subs. IME, whatever benefits were provided by my high end preamps (ARC LS-25 or Joule LA 100) were swamped by Audyssey.

The usual IMHO and YMMV disclaimers apply here.

Marty

Jerry,

How big is your room? I just picked up a mint SVS SB13 Plus which is about 95% as the same sub as the SVS SB13 Ultra. I am totally blown away by this sub for music and HT. I added the SVS to my existing Revel B15 which I consider the most musical sub I have ever heard. The SB13 Plus matches the B15's attack and speed and from my short time with it, bests it in dynamics.

Don't know what your budget is but the SB13 Ultra is currently selling for $1599.00 shipped for either finishes. I know dual SB12-NSD's can be had for $1149.00 shipped but the Ultra driver from the SB13 Ultra is worth the price of admission, IMO.

Bill