 EP 350 vs. HSU STF-3
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Has anyone had the opportunity to compare these two subs? Any thoughts? Any real difference between front firing vs. downward firing?
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If you do a search, you should find some previous posts regarding those two models. If I recall correctly the Hsu tends to edge out the EP-350. The EP-500 and 600 are Axiom's true giant killers.
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I have seen comparisons between the EP350 and VTF-3, and the VTF-3 was definitely ranked higher because of the ability to tune down to 18 Hz for HT usage, but haven't seen any comparisons with STF-3.
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The STF-3 can be ran in 18HZ mode also, with one port plugged . It is an accepted practice from Dr. Hsu himself and will not void the warranty. With both ports open the STF-3 is tuned to 22HZ and does quite well. I have no idea as to how the 350 would do in a comparison.
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Does that mean that there's no practical difference between the STF and the VTF?
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Ah... there's 50 watts more power between the VTFs and their equivalent STFs. I think I'm still sticking with my CSW Powered Sub 1--for now.  I'd love to hear the Hsus, though.
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The VTF-3 also has the switch which changes the EQ and filtering to match a one-port configuration, so you get flatter response. I think it nudges the subsonic filter cutoff down a bit as well.
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Does that mean that there's no practical difference between the STF and the VTF?
The difference is in the amp. With the STF-3 in 18hz tune, it will have a rise in response down low because the amp does not have an EQ switch for it. With the VTF-3, flipping the switch to 18hz tune will give you flat response to 18hz.
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The VTF-3 also has the switch which changes the EQ and filtering to match a one-port configuration, so you get flatter response. I think it nudges the subsonic filter cutoff down a bit as well.
oops...got beat to it. 
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I suppose an even better question is how the EP350 stacks up against the new SVS PB12-NSD. The SVS is claiming a flat response to +/-3db 18hz... its ugly, but that's pretty impressive. As a deal kicker it's less than the EP350 even with shipping.
I am sold on Axiom's speakers, but with the sub I am just wondering if I can't buy a little more for the same price.
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