Hi everyone,
I am enjoying reading the active community that is out here. I am hoping to build a system around the M60s for a 13x22 room (8 ft ceiling). As a newbie, I hope I'll get some expert guidance on some questions below on subwoofers and receiver.
Subwoofer: I am interested in both music and HT. What are the subs I should be looking at ? Some thoughts: vtf-2, svs 20-39 PCi, svs 25-31 PCi, svs 20-39/25-31 PCPlus, Velodyne vlf-1012.. Are they any others I should consider ?
Is there a critical difference between the SVS PCi and the PCplus ? Does anyone have a strong negative experience with the svs cylinders design ?
Features:
- The Vtf uses AB amp vs the more efficient BASH amp on the SVS which is more modern. Is this an important item ?
- Are there any key features I should look for in a SUb (other than LFE bypass)?
- Some of them claim overdrive protection -- is this an important feature under normal usage ?
- SUb amp life: Most offer either one year or two year warranty. What is people 's experience on the actual life of Subwoofer amplifiers ? Are some brands much more robust than others ?
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Receiver: I realized after much reading that my current amp (panasonic HE200) has a pretty crappy sub crossover frequency of 100 Hz (and 150,200 !). So I guess I may be in the market for a proper receiver as well unless I want to suffer with directional Bass. What would be
your recommendations on good (and inexpensive) receivers with this critical Bass management feature down to say 60 or 50 HZ? Pioneer 45Tx appears to be one but I hear it is monstrously heavy at 78 lbs !
I know I have asked lot of questions but hopefully with your help I'll be able to make a decision soon.
thanks in advance,
