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I recently purchased the HSU STF-3 12-inch 300w Subwoofer from Electronics for Less. Haven't even opened up the box yet. I didn't realize at the time to ask if this sub would be good for both movies and music. Just wondering on what everyone's thoughts are on this sub? I can still return it if need be. My Sub
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Daniel, I have had my STF-3 for almost 2 weeks, not really calibrated it but setup to my ears liking. It literally shakes the walls during movies and I have it turned down.
Used it for music as well and I really like it. Subtle bass with jazz, blues and I really notice I "feel" the bass with more rock like Bob Seger, Neil Young, John Hiatt.
I had it on low in the other room and the wife and I were giving the kids a bath and she noticed the sound of the bass from the bathroom while I was playing her favorite Norah Jones disc .
I know a real audiphile place in Calgary that carries HSU and the guy there is a snob against HT setups. He was suggesting the VTF2.2 10" sub to me.
My final conclusion to you is that the STF-3 is great for movies, really good for music, but if you are a borderline audiophile you might prefer a 10" sub as it may be tighter bass, but will not move the air you need for a large room for HT.
For me the STF-3 is almost perfect. Because nothing really is "perfect"
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The STF 3 will be great for movies as well as music. Open it up and give it try, I bet you will love it. BTW I have one too.
I have both a 10" sub and the 12" sub from Hsu and they both have the same sonic signiture. The 12" is a lot more powerful though.
I don't find the Hsu product line confusing at all, then again I have been keeping up with it for a few years.
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I can't try the sub until my HG M50's, VP150, QS4's arrive in about 3 weeks. Somehow I suspect my neighbours aren't going to be too happy. I live in an 800sq ft condo and one of my neighbours bedroom is on the wall of my living room. Luckily for me they like to partake in the wacky tabacky with the delicate aroma gently carried across the balcony and into my living room...so we have a mutual agreement of sorts. I don't complain and they don't complain lol On another note, boy did I have a hard time finding a stand for my stereo and tv. Most of the good stuff is min $1,000. Way past my budget. Even harder to find one that would fit a VP150 in the cabinet below the tv. I ended up with the following from Tech Craft My Stand
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That's going to make for one fine setup. That's a lot of sub for your condo
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The question is "is it too much?" or should I replace it with a smaller version. I had a 10inch Energy that was about 7yrs old. I really didn't think it was up to the task for movies or music. I would have gone with the 350 from Axiom but the price was out of reach.
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Keep it, it's not going to be overkill, there's no such thing. Seriously you will be thrilled with it.
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Somehow I knew I would get a response of "it's never too much" lol. I'll keep it, plus if I ever do get a bigger place I won't have to upgrade.
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Quote:
I can't try the sub until my HG M50's, VP150, QS4's arrive in about 3 weeks. Somehow I suspect my neighbours aren't going to be too happy. I live in an 800sq ft condo and one of my neighbours bedroom is on the wall of my living room. Luckily for me they like to partake in the wacky tabacky with the delicate aroma gently carried across the balcony and into my living room...so we have a mutual agreement of sorts. I don't complain and they don't complain lol
On another note, boy did I have a hard time finding a stand for my stereo and tv. Most of the good stuff is min $1,000. Way past my budget. Even harder to find one that would fit a VP150 in the cabinet below the tv. I ended up with the following from Tech Craft My Stand
Daniel,
If you own your condo, I would consider seeing how much it would cost to double up the drywall on that common wall in your living room with a layer of Green Glue between the 2 sheets of drywall. You can get your STC (sound transmission coeficient) up to above 50db by doing that. Your neighbors would hardly compain at all, if they could hear it (assuming your not going to be blasting your speakers above 100db. Average room db noise level is 40db, so if you keep your speakers at reference level (75 db) then you should be fine)
Just something to consider, It might not even be that much work seeing as its only a 800sqft condo, what are the dimensions of your common wall?
-Hutz
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