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Personally, I don't think I would be interested in that. If the VTF3 does what I've heard it does, that will be all the bass I'll ever need.

If it turns out I am dissatisfied, which I am 90% sure I won't be, I will return it and climb up the ladder to the EP500. I just wanted a sub better than my JBL. It appears that I have been successful in that endeavor. I considered SVS, but they just had too many choices to consider, and didn't have an 1-800 number to call, whereas the people at HSU were easily accessible, friendly, and answered my questions. The 50% off shipping for the holidays was really an added incentive which pushed me in that direction. Ordering the VTF3 vs waiting for HO models was a tough decision, though. I considered waiting, but then, I started thinking, that this sub has too be a little better than my son's PSB, which I actually like. In the end, the VTF3 became a no brainer and for less $ than I would have spent downtown. For now, I'll keep my fingers crossed.

That's cool man, it was just a suggestion.



Sutter

turbocharged, huh? so does this thing have a turbine that is powered from the port exhaust to aid in the introduction of air into the cabinet? and does it improve driver response?

Here's what Peter Marcks (HSU Rep) said in explaining what the turbo charger is, and what it does.

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The 'turbocharger' is essentially a port extension that attaches to the rear port(s) on the VTF (or STF-3) subwoofer, extends outward and upward in a U-shaped fashion, and then fires forward on top of the existing subwoofer. The 'turbocharger' ports are housed in a box no more than ten inches high and no more than half the depth of the subwoofer, and the unit should be easily removeable if desired when not in use.

By extending the port length, the 'turbocharger' allows us to effectively lower the tuning point of the subwoofer without reducing available port flow area (as is the case with existing variable tuning solutions, where port flow area is reduced by 33-50% with each lower tuning point), and without compromising floorspace.

There is more to the story than meets the eye with respect to the upgrade option for MK2 owners, but I need to keep quiet about that for now!

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Sutter

no kidding it's ugly ( the Turbo charger that is). Not to mention that the vtf3 is already tall enough without it. No way Ican stick that under my screen. And my woman thought it was hideous.

Now, the good news is, I don't need it. The VTF3-MKII is nothing short of amazing. Music, HT, even gaming, I have more bass then my house can handle. Do i "need" more, heck no. I only got the volume on 1/4 now as it is. The VTF hits low and hard like no other sub I've heard even twice it's cost or more. And it's not slow like most 12" subs.

You'll be happy, I'll bet on it.

I have seen the HO/Turbo combo in the maple finish and think it looks better than the black. I thought the forward facing ports would be tough to look at, and in the picture, the ports seem to be enlarged by the lens/camera angle....in person, I think it looks pretty good, certainly no worse than some other subs I have seen. Hsu has never been known for a nice website and pictures.

One thing to remember, and something I was reminded of in another post, as far as physics are concerned, The VTF-3HO/Turbo has more port flow area than any other commercial subwoofer in 16-18hz tune .....on top of that, the 3HO takes up less floorspace with those that it will compete with.

I wish it came in different finishes, even at a cost premium.

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I wish it came in different finishes, even at a cost premium.

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Given time I'm sure they will, I think they just want to concentrate on getting them on the market first.

The VTF3 arrived last night. I hope that puppy shrinks considerably once I remove it from the shipping box. Hopefully, there are 3 boxes or maybe 4. Or maybe it's just huge.

The VTF3 is a perfect size sub. Don't worry.

I had a similar thought when my STF 3 arrived but not to worry you will get used to the size real quick.