Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater I think I underestimated the EP500

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So now I find myself (again) in the position of wanting to "upgrade" my sub (EP350). I keep hearkening back to LotR on Jay's PB13. I really enjoyed that secondary deep thud from Sauron's death that I don't get at all from the 350.

Alas, I really don't want to spend the $2k for the 13. Living in BFN Canada my main options are back to the SVS PC-12plus ($1200) or the EP 500 ($1150 FO with audition coupon or about $600 with 350 trade in). Or maybe a 'Digm DSP (haven't heard how low they go). I'm really only looking for the deep low end in movies. Now I know Jay has opined that the PB12 NSD was a bit too punchy and maybe not the greatest for music, any idea if the 12Plus does a better job with this? Even if it doesn't do well with music I can still use the 350 for that.

Trying to get good comparisons on AVSForum really runs into the fanboy club. I find I only use the site for troubleshooting these days.

The PB13 seems to be one of the value leaders so I don't know if you will do any better elswhere. Are you willing to look at building your own?

I'm kinda hoping that the $800 difference between the 13U and 12P would be due to outrageously higher output rather than respectable lower reach.

As for building my own, although I have always been intrigued by the notion, I keep picturing the "Homer Simpson spice rack" style In/Out tray I built for the boss a few years back. I'm just happy I still have all my fingers.