Best musical sub under $1k?


I’m looking at subs under $1k. My mains are KEF LS50 Wireless. The room is about 12’x15’ and the KEFs are on a desk. The sub would go under the desk which is fairly open underneath. I’ve been looking at the SVS SB2000, even the SB12 NSD which is available well under $1k at $400, the REL T/7i and the ML Dynamo 700w sub. I don’t want anything physically large so the HSUs are out.

Thanks for any input.
asahitoro

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Thanks for the replies,

Yes, the SB12 NSD does seem like a steal at $399 shipped. I think the SB2000 might be too much for my needs and I can get the SB12 for less than a SB1000. I just want something that can help the KEFs a bit when needed and again, only for music.
Thanks Erik,

I’m a big HSU fan. I have a VTF-3 MK 2 in my family room. I need something physically smaller, under 14"ish H/W/D, and I don’t see any HSU offerings that size.

I just bought the SVS SB12 NSD for $391 shipped so I’m going to give it a shot. It seems to be a good fit for what I need and the price was excellent. I got a smokin’ deal on the KEFs too so I’m a happy camper.
That Rythmik F12 looks nice. I can get a matte black/black cone one for $874 shipped too. The piano black and silver cone does look good but I’ll be stuffing this under a desk where it will get kicked a bit once in a while. While not by much, the Rythmik is physically bigger but that little bit will matter where I’m putting it.

I already ordered the SB12 for less than half of the Rythmik so I’m going to give it a shot. I’ll keep a bead on the Rythmik though.

Thanks again for the replies.
itzahak,

It’s for a desktop. I think the KEFs are up there in terms of desktop performance. Sub/satellite setups can sound very good and are flexible with placement. Thanks for the reply though.