Time for another update. Spin back to January, 2004 - it was our first subwoofer shootout between an SVS PB-2 plua (dual 12's) and a pair of Hsu VTF-3 Mark II's (single 12 each).

Open Range - a terrific western with Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner - was released on DVD. It became an instant classic for the subwoofer deep gunfight scene at the end. Pistols were all mid bass, then the big scatter guns would HIT your chest.

We did it last night with just the Actives in 2.0 mode - no subs. WOW !!

From the opening scene with the immersive lightning storm to the gunfight, it was an outstanding performance. The scatter guns PUNCHED you (I later measured the frequency - the scatter guns centered in the 35-40 Hz range.)

More than that, though, was the attention to detail of these speakers. Off scene cues like a horse riding in had you hearing the horse off to one side before seeing said horse.

Soft wind right before the battle scenes was clearly audible, adding to the suspense.

ZERO negative issues, LOTS of fun!