Rythmik is a very good value for a music-centric subwoofer and it will easily outperform much more expensive RELs (i.e. max clean output from app 20hz to 40hz) for HT use. I use a pair of 12" Rythmiks for music only and am very pleased. They can't, however, quite match the equivalent SVS models or (much more expensive) JLs on the numbers in the HT performance tests.
Good Luck
Marty
PS I'd always argue that proper integration is more important than the choice of subwoofer. If you can swing an SVS/Audyssey unit or Velodyne SMS-1 to optimize the sub's output & integration with the mains, I believe that your chance for happiness increases exponentially - just MHO.
Good Luck
Marty
PS I'd always argue that proper integration is more important than the choice of subwoofer. If you can swing an SVS/Audyssey unit or Velodyne SMS-1 to optimize the sub's output & integration with the mains, I believe that your chance for happiness increases exponentially - just MHO.