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Wonder if HSU is doing the Outlaw as an OEM arrangement. Congratulations on the Axioms by the way - you're gonna love them.

As far as this Outlaw sub goes, my first thought is similar to those Hertz commercials - "Did you rent from Hertz?" "Not exactly". For the slim price difference, the STF-3 IS an HSU and emilinates a lot of worry.

"As far as this Outlaw sub goes, my first thought is similar to those Hertz commercials "

I know Outlaw makes great equipment (amps/preamps) and they focused on satisfying music listening needs first (although a 12" 25 Hertz sub is going to be no slouch on HT). I had a Boston Acoustics PV700 and it just sounded boomy/muddy in my room. I am guessing that the Hsu would be great but in the end I am less interested in volume than I am in a great soundstage.

My Axioms are the M22's L/R, VP150 for the center, QS8's for the surround. From everything I am reading on these forums as well as all the reviews I've checked out it is going to sound great - can't wait! Now if I can just find the right sub to make music performances come alive...

What is the size of your room (and adjacent space)? Have you also looked at SVS subs? In general, be sure you don't come up short on youtr choice of subs.

If you call HSU and SVS, you will find Customer Service that is very similar to the excellence Axiom has.

It's a big room - it is an open concept kitchen + family room. In total, the space is 37 x 13 x 7.5. There is a dining room (about 12 x 14) and an entryway (9 x 7) adjacent to this space (no closable doors). The whole area is far from ideal but I'm not ready to upgrade the house just yet! Would love to have a dedicated HT/Music room but that is not in the cards at this point.

Looked at SVS and not sure the size of 25-31 is going to work for me (read: my wife). Waiting to hear back from Hsu as I used their room configurator questionnaire.

Not sure what your opinion of the SVS cylinder subs is, but they do have a smaller footprint.

It's the height more than anything as it would be visible behind the back of the love seat (sits in the corner of the room). Perhaps I could disguise it!.

Btw, is corner placement a problem with SVS at all? The pricing is great so maybe that's a route I should explore further. I am somewhat restricted in where I can put a sub (again, I know that's not a good thing).

In most cases, the corner is where you will place your sub. I've got an SVS 20-39 PCi (in the corner) and it sits behind a Lazy Boy and is completely hidden.

Make note that SVS offers more than just cylinder subs. They also make the box kind as well. Something else to consider in all of this.

A sub in a corner is good for SPL, but usually not good for sound quality.

REALLY?? i was always told that one could create the best sound waves by putting the sub in the corner. learn something new everyday.. i already have a corner picked out once my system gets here, but i guess i will have to rethink that idea..

this just seems to get more and more complicated every day..

bigjohn