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So they're shipping the STF-3 now? I was all set to purchase the STF-3 back in September when it was supposed to have a September release date, then it kept getting pushed back and back. I understand obviously, they kept pushing back the STF release dates to get them right. Well, even though it appears the STF-2 might not have been totally ready for market, I appreciate why they'd want to wait. But, in the end I went with the SVS PB1-ISD back in September and am very happy with it. I would have been going nuts still waiting for STF-3.

The Darla scene in Nemo has impressed many a friend at my apartment with the PB1. Hopefully the STF-3 is free of the STF-2 problems, as it should be a strong contender at its price.

the reason i chose axioms was for their detailed highs. The reason i bought a high end stereo system was so i could listen to 'O'fortuna' by Carl Orff. I found a version on the internet with amazing, detailed voices and deep, loud bass. The axioms do a great job on that song, but what I envisioned before buying the system was a system that would rock when the big ole bass drums went off.
I listen to classical 30-40% and 60% everything else. When i listen to classical i want to feel the bass drums in my feet and my chest. On O'fortuna i keep bottoming out the stf-2(woops), but for everything else(rock etc) the STF-2 is not bad.
Maybe the TN 1220 is not for me. I really do not know. I have about a week before i go back to school, and i will have to make my decision by then.

That is the first time I have read of anyone ever bottoming out a Hsu sub. Maybe you are getting unlucky and got another bad sub.

Hawkson is a big bass freak. I'm sure he has that thing cranked.

Before this thread turns into a Hsu sucks feeding frenzy, let's keep it in perspective. They've had ONE bad batch of STF-2's and made the bad choice of suggesting a DIY fix, rather than taking care of it themselves. They still make incredible subs and amazing prices.

Hawk, I'm not sure what you need. I don't think anything less than dual 1220HO's (or something like it) is going to satisfy you. If you want your pant legs floppin' in the breeze, it's going to cost you. (both your wallet AND your hearing)

I don't know spiff...when I had that SVS sub to test out, I had my VTF-3 and 20-39PC+ cranked up. I mean the room was shaking with any little bass note.

I just can't imagine listening to music that way. I can not imagine needing any more than what that VTF-3 puts out.

Now WANTING more is a different story.

He's bottoming out his STF-2 and it's not enough for him. !!!!

and I'm saying maybe the STF-2 is bottoming out (god forbid) because something is wrong with it.

Hawk...what part of the country are you in?

The other question is what album are you listening to? Which version, that is, of O Fortuna? I have a Star Wars CD that was mastered so badly, it will give a good run at bottoming out/blowing any speakers I put it on.

I know what Hawk needs -- Klipschorns!

It's sad but true that anyone who rushes out to buy any company's newest product is unwittingly engaging in beta testing. The new model Honda CR-V in 2002 apparently was plagued with problems. Not so the 2003. Give Hsu a few months to iron out the kinks in the STF-2 and everything will be fine, even though their customer service needs a major overhaul.

I'm asking this on several different places on the net, so forgive me if you visit those too.

I just got my STF3 and amd getting my new Axiom setup to blend. I think I bottomed it out once because I had things set a little too hot. I backed off the DD LFE setting on my receiver about -10db and was able to turn the sub gain UP to about 10'olock and everything was thunderous and clean.

Does that sound right? I have never had a sub with this power and didn't know how much I could "push it" before reaching its limit. Seemed to find it a little early.

With the receiver set to 0db and the sub at a mere 9'oclock the opening starship scene on attack of the clones the sub made an UGLY "clack" sound at one point.

Any thoughts here? (I've posted at HSU, AVS and called HSU to leave a message).