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Sub to complement KEF LS50s: SVS vs. Rythmik

Hi all. I'm considering adding a subwoofer to my current set up: Bluesound NODE2i (Tidal MQA) to Cronus Magnum II to KEF LS50s. I'd like to supplement the KEF's on the lower ranges.

I'm considering 2 subs and have located a few deals:

  1. Salk Sound Rythmik F12 in white for ~$1100 
  2. SVS SB4000 for ~$1200

I particularly like the room control on the SB4000, but am not wed to it. Any thoughts between the two? Anything else you'd recommend in this price range?

A few other notes: room is 12 x 30 feet, with a wall of windows (NYC condo). Acoustic paneling is next! Likely don't need all the size/wattage that either of these subs provide. Perhaps getting a MartinLogan "X" with the room correction could suffice, but would rather buy top notch and be done with it.

I'll utilize this for 75% music / 25% movies. Music tends to be bluesrock/jam bands/jazz

jdtalv

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Without trying to sound so intelligent, I think the SVS SB4000 is an excellent choice.  I've had a few subs in my systems.  I've had the Velodyne ULD 15, Velodyne F1500R, JBL 8400, and NHT's SubTwo.  Only the Velodyne's were as musical as these SVS's.  I go with a two channel application with NHT 2.9's driven by an ADCOM 555 MKII.  Again, these are the only subwoofers that have allowed me to say goodbye to my Velodyne's in my head.


P.S.  Because of all the glass in your house, I would recommend the isolation system by SVS to cut down some of the rattle & shake of the room.  It will just be tight and quick!

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