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Emotiva or SVS subwoofer for home theater?

Hi - my home theater is coming along and I need to decide upon a subwoofer - perhaps add one more at a later date but I need to start with one.

The equipment I have is
Emotiva ERT 8.3 Reference Towers (2)
Emotiva ERM 6.3 LCR Monitor (1)
Emotiva UMC-1 Processor (1)
Emotiva XPA-5 Amplifier (1)
Emotiva XPA-2 Amplifier (1)
and also I have four Paradigm ADP390 surround speakers.

The room measures13 foot wide, 19 foot long and has 9' ceilings.

I have looked at the Emotiva Xref 12 $699 (sealed) versus the SVS PB12NS $769 (ported).

We will be using the room probably 90% or more for movies - usually action.

Thanks for your help - looking forward to hearing from you!

Ollie.
oliverweagle
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highend64
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Another option would be a HSU Research VTF-3 MK4. I had a VTF-2 and was a great sub. Can go down to 22 hz in extention mode and produced it clean.

I have not tried the Emotiva nor the SVS sub but heard great thing about the SVS.
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jedinite24
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With that much Emotiva gear Ollie they should have given you an XREF sub for free. I've read good things about HSU, Emotiva and SVS subs. Since you have a lot of Emotiva gear already just get the XREF sub to complete the set. If you don't like it send it back within 30 days.

For me I like Velodyne but if I didn't have Velodyne subs I would go for SVS subwoofers.
dsremer
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SVS sub's are a good way to go... but have you considered RYTHMIK AUDIO their subs work well for both home theater and music
sthomas12321
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I would get dual Epiks and use as couch end tables. IMO 2 is better then one.

I have a SVS Ultra 12/2 and SVS makes great subs. I miss having multiple subs though
programmergeek
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SVS no compairson. I would look at your Emotiva gear some is good some I have had really bad luck with. Good marketing and sales pitch but like every other brand they make some thing well for the money and somethings bad.
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