Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Subwoofer shopping again!

So I got rid of my Athena P2, it just would not mesh well with the m22ti's at all. Hard to explain, but after a couple of weeks of playing around with it, I gave up. I liked the sub by itself, and I like the speakers by themselves, at that's the problems. When I was playing music, I did not hear them as one, but individually. Part of the problem I am sure was that most of my listening is at low levels due to being in an apartment.

So this leads me to my new search. I am looking for a sub, in the sub $600 range that will play well at low volumes (hard to quantify, but any of you apartment dwellers can related).

The obvious choices so far are the HSU VTF-2, the SVS PB1-ISD, or the SVS 25-31 PCi. I am leaning towards the 25-31 PCi right now, just because I like the cylinder shape, and all three get equally great reviews. Anyone have any opinions on what would make one of these three better than the other. I have no problem going with a cube if the overall consensus is for the VTF-2 or the PB1-ISD as I have never heard ANY of these subs and have no chance too. Everything I can purchase locally that I like is out of the price range.

My order is going in on Monday, as I hope to have the sub in by next weekend.

Thanks for the advice!

VTF-2


'nuff said.

I can personally vouch for the PB1-ISD. It integrates seamlessly (to use a cliche) with my M22ti mains. The only drawback to the PB1 is its size. It takes up a rather large chunk of space. If you take size into consideration when figuring out your best bang for the buck, I think the VTF-2 wins hands down.

The 25-31 is also great. I performs similarly to the PB1-ISD, but you can tune it by plugging one or two ports. Also, the cylinder design takes up much less floor space and is easier to tuck into corners.

You basically can't go wrong with any of the three subs you're considering.

I had to select between the VTF-3 and the PC+ 20-39 - decided to go for the SVS based solely on its footprint - I couldn’t find a way to place any of the box subs in my living room, unless of course I wanted to call it a footrest

I dont think you can go wrong with either of these brands - they both offer amazing value. Curtis and I are planning a little SVS PC+ 20-39 vs. HSU VTF-3 shootout in the coming weeks... We will be sure to keep you posted!

We are?? Guess I got to find a way to "move" my VTF-3.

damn right, I'm just gunna show up one day... lock your doors!!!

anyone care to address my "low listening level" concern? Does anyone have experience and could say how well these would mesh with rest of the speakers at low listening levels?

VTF-2

'nuff said - again.

anyone know how to fix a broken record player that just keeps repeating? =)

give it a good, stiff whack. It'll either stop playing completely or mysteriously repair itself.