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Need help on choosing a sub-woofer?

Hi Everyone,

I need help on choosing a sub-woofer. I just started to get into home theater and would really need some good advice. My room size is 2,500 cubic ft. Here are items I currently have:

Pass Labs XA-160.5
Emotiva XPR-5
Emotiva XSP-1
Emotiva XDA-1
B&W 802D
B&W HTM2
B&W 805D
Oppo 95
Samsung UN55C9000 55" LED TV

Here are my options:

Option 1: One B&W DB1 sub-woofer for $3,000 (Demo Unit)

Option 2: Two SVS SB-13 Ultra for $2,995

Option 3: One JL Fathom F112 for $3,200

Thanks in advance!

Ricky
hifi_007
lewinskih01
909 posts
 
I second the suggestion of multiple subs, and also Rythmiks. I went from one REL Storm to two Rythmiks and never looked back. On top of sounding great, Rythmiks (with their PEQ amp) have multiple setup options to help tailor to your room.

Consider also 3x12" Rythmiks, given your budget. Not that you need the SPL, but to help smooth the room response (especially interesting for HT). See Earl Geddes approach to setting up multiple subs. Works great for me.

JL subs are fantastic, but I'll take 2 Rythmikss vs 1 JL any day.
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hifi_007 OP
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Great suggestions from all you guys! I decided to pull the trigger for the dual SVS SB 13 Ultras. There were so many good reviews on them and I really like their 45 day in-home audition. Hope I made the right choice. Thanks again everyone!

Ricky
spinaker01
491 posts
 
Currently using 2 JL F110's and they are great subs, but I would go for a pair of cheaper subs than a single anything. Multiple subs just work better.
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bacardi
663 posts
 
Go for the two SB13 utras from SVS. You must read the rave reviews(27-5 stars and 36-5stars to the PB13Ultra. I have one SVS PB13 Ultra and contemplating another, or buy an SB13Ultra and have one of each, or selling and getting two SB13's. My room is 18x21x8. If you get two, just make sure you EQ them. I will run my SVS AS-EQ1 calibration when I finnish my room.

Regards Bacardi
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