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subwoofer comparision

I'm planning on buying a sub for HT but would like to get a would really like to get something positive out of it for music too. I guess what I'm trying to find is the best musical sub that will still do a great job in home theater.

I know all these subs are great, so I'd like to hear from people that have done head to head comparisions or have owned more than one of them. They will paired with Soliloquy 5.3 mains.

The players are:
Soliloquy S-10
Talon ROC
ACI Titan II
any SVS
any M&K
any REL
Paradigm servo-15

I believe the Soliloquy would be a good choice for music, but I'm afraid that would be a significant compromise for HT.
gunbunny

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gunbunny OP
43 posts
 
thanks for the replys, I've got more time to decide than I had planned on since serious car problems came up yesterday... 7K miles after warranty!

Like I said earlier, I'd like to audition the ACI Titan II-LE too. I wonder if anyone carries REL near Austin, TX?
gunbunny OP
43 posts
 
Of course I would like to feel the bass while watching movies, but if I have to pick one or the other I'm leaning torwards music. I'm thinking of taking home the Soliloquy S-10 to see if it helps my 5.3s with music. If that one can't keep up with music to suit me, or doesn't improve the main's performance then I'll probably settle for cheaper HT only sub.

Although, I think I would have more trouble selling the Soliloquy sub than a REL or similar sub whenever I get the upgrade bug again.
gunbunny OP
43 posts
 
I'm not going to go to the seperate amp route. After further thought. I'm leaning torwads a audition with the Soliloquy S-10, ACI Titan II-LE and the REL Storm. The Sol and the Titan will be easy for me to audition, don't know about the REL though.

Another question, for music, would 2 lesser subs be better than 1 better sub? Maybe something like 2 ACI Titans vs 1 ACI Titan II-LE? Would these be easier to integrate than just one?
gunbunny OP
43 posts
 
just found out this weeekend that my dealer will let me have his maple finish Soliloquy S-10 demo for $800. That is very tempting. Any opinions on this?
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