A pair of PC2000 SVS Cylnder Subs will make you smile.
How do SVS subwoofers compare to REL?
I'm looking for subwoofers (one or two) that have a very "tight" natural sound and are not overly boomy. In the future I hope to pair them with some Magnepan speakers. Magnepans are known for having a natural sound, and I want to compliment that.
I've been told that the REL subwoofers (e.g.,T/9i or S/3 SHO, etc., are a good match for Magnepan speakers. However, SVS subwoofers have also been recommended to me.
I don't have any background in high-end audio, so I am interested in opinions of folks here. Are SVS subwoofers considered generally as good as REL in regard to the features I'm interested in? Is either clearly superior? (I had never heard of SVS before yesterday.)
Which subwoofer size (in REL or SVS) would be a good match for a pair of Magnepan 1.7i in an 18 foot x 15 foot room (ceiling about 10 feet) with carpet on floor?
I'm looking at these so far:
REL T/9i Subwoofer about $1300
REL Acoustics S/3 SHO Subwoofer (Super High Output) about $2100
SVS SB-4000 13.5" 1200W about $1600
Any other recommendations?
Total subwoofer budget is around $2600 max. ($2000 or less would be better.)
Also, I believe it is better to buy two smaller subwoofers, compared to one larger one, right? (I'm just not sure where I would put two. Placing one is easier in this room. And I plan to connect everything with speaker wires, not wireless.)
Thanks
I've been told that the REL subwoofers (e.g.,T/9i or S/3 SHO, etc., are a good match for Magnepan speakers. However, SVS subwoofers have also been recommended to me.
I don't have any background in high-end audio, so I am interested in opinions of folks here. Are SVS subwoofers considered generally as good as REL in regard to the features I'm interested in? Is either clearly superior? (I had never heard of SVS before yesterday.)
Which subwoofer size (in REL or SVS) would be a good match for a pair of Magnepan 1.7i in an 18 foot x 15 foot room (ceiling about 10 feet) with carpet on floor?
I'm looking at these so far:
REL T/9i Subwoofer about $1300
REL Acoustics S/3 SHO Subwoofer (Super High Output) about $2100
SVS SB-4000 13.5" 1200W about $1600
Any other recommendations?
Total subwoofer budget is around $2600 max. ($2000 or less would be better.)
Also, I believe it is better to buy two smaller subwoofers, compared to one larger one, right? (I'm just not sure where I would put two. Placing one is easier in this room. And I plan to connect everything with speaker wires, not wireless.)
Thanks
Showing 8 responses by axememan
Dual Subs are they way to go for sure and, Cylinder Subs by their nature are very rigid. SVS has been helpful on all of the Subs that I purchased from them[3]. Plus,Cylinder Subs look COOL. . As for the PC2000 Subs [Love Em], if you can go up the food chain I'd say go for it! More Power and all of that. The PC2000 Sub is not to complicated tho and offers a great Bang for your Buck! Especially off of the clearance area. I didnt mind the Little Scratchs on mine at all. |
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Have you hooked up your PC-2000 Subs yet?Just curious as to what your thoughts are on how they mix in with your room?"Mini Water heaters" is what my buddy calls mine..I really Like them tho..Can you put your bookshelf speakers on top of the Subs?Just to give everything a whirl?The Port is coming out the back and not the top on those subs. |
Here is an Interesting product that I am looking into. MiniDSP 2x4 info From Audioholics Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq05vAAnryY It looks very cool and affordable for whatever brand of subwoofesr you may end up with. On Amazon $108.00 and the Mic shows $106.00. miniDSP 2x4 description from Amazon
Also parts express shows a MIC that would work for $88.00.Lets you manage multiple subs and tweak in all kinds of ways. |