Subwoofer - thoughts on Rythmic F12


I currently have two SVS SB-12 NSD subs that I got maybe 6 years ago when they were on a close out sale.  I am upgrading my system and looking at the subs next - they make lots of sound and a good for movies but are often boomy or mushy for music - probably some room issues as well.  I 90% care about music but will still use them for movies. 

Do you think the Rythmic F12 would be an upgrade?  Any other suggestions in the $1000 to $1300 range.  I use line level inputs from a benchmark DAC3 for music. I would start with one and decide if I need another.  Thanks.  

12many

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Hey everyone.  Thanks for the advice.  Very helpful.  I ordered an F12 yesterday with the speaker level, LFE, and line in level inputs.   Since Friday, I disconnected both subs, and have been liking the base better with just the speakers (F208) - I feel like I am picking up more detail in the bass notes and it is tighter.  Super excited to try the new sub.  

I will ask this now but may start another thread.  I will try it first with line level inputs out of a benchmark DAC3, but do you think I would notice any difference by using the speaker level inputs instead (connecting amp outputs to speakers and sub)?  I doubt my ears could tell a difference, particularly at the low frequencies that I use the sub, but wanted to ask.  

Hi everyone. I received my F12 - looks great and well packed, and seemed very solid and well made. Unfortunately it was the wrong model. I ordered the PEQ3 but was sent the XLR3. What is crazy is the box was mislabeled so no way for the shipping warehouse to know! I hope for Brian’s sake it was not the entire container that was mislabeled. I had that happen to a client once and they said it was a pain to pull and verify and re-mark each product.

Has anyone else had this happen with their Rythmik sub?

This stuff happens. I have an email into Rythmik with pictures and we will get it worked out. I will keep this thread updated and provide listening impressions/comparisons to my older SVS sb12 when I have the correct model. Thanks.