Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater One last HSU/SVS question??

I know this subject has been discussed often, but I was refering to a few specific subs. I have now found out that my 21-2 x 21-8 HT room (future room) will have 22 ft. at the peak vaulted ceings, in addition it opens into the kitchen area, has anyone used/heard the HSU dual powered 2 12" drivers clyinder subs TN1220-HO powered with a seperate 500 watt HSU amp.

http://www.hsustore.com/tn1220ho-800.html

I am debating these, or (2) 525watt powered 16-46 SVS or (2) 525 watt powered pc-ultras, any thoughts on the 3 choices? Thanks Jon

Why not email HSU and SVS? I emailed SVS when I was looking and they were very helpful in finding the right sub for me. The size of the room in cubic ft seemed to be the most important factor in determining the size and quantity of the sub(s). Of course with a vaulted ceiling, you'll have to dust off that old trig book to figure the volume.

jon, I second the suggestion. Give SVS a call and they'll steer you in the right direction. Have you considered the new Axiom beasts? That is some major woofage. Cranked up to full, it might even be enough to fend off a Category 5 hurricane!

Given the choices, I would take the TN1220's or the PC-Ultras.

Give both companies a call....both have great support, but somewhat different styles. It is well worth the research.

I have thought about the ep600, wish I knew more, or could read a true review of it. One problem that I have, and others may have with the Axiom 600 beast sub, is I can buy 2 of the HSU, and their seperate amp for less (also free shipping) than the (1) 600. Not that 2 makes em better, but I think they are 2 proven subs, and SVS 2 subs, either the 16-46s or the 16-39s 525 watt powered, would cost about the same as 1 Axiom, 2 ultras would only be a bit more $$$. I talked with SVS, and sent their staff a plan of the room, waiting back on their reply. Did not know if HSU had the ability to do that.

Price and power between SVS PC-Ultra and EP500 are comparable, aren't they? I would get the EP500 to match with the other Axiom speakers.

Yep...email Dr. Hsu, and he'll generally get back with your quickly, and personally.

this is no brainer, 2 PC-Ultra all the way!!

I had an extended conversation with Axiom last night,like 20 minutes. Explained my wants, the room plan, and emailed the floor plan. They "CLAIM" that that EP500 with largely outperform the SYS ultra. I thought this was a very bold statement, and was a little surprised, as all my past conversations they have been very subdued in claims and comparisons. They suggested (2) EP500 or (1) EP600. Ironically there is one dollar difference in cost between the 500 and an ultra (but 27 bucks to ship the ultra) So all I need is Jag to cart his 70 pound 500 over to someones house with the ultra, and face-em-off!!! So bottom line, I am still perplexed on these subs.

joninflorida, I'm shocked and a little disappointed that Axiom would make that statement. I have serious doubts that the EP500 would "Largely Outperform" the SVS PC-Ultra. I have put my Ultra up against more then one sub and have yet to see it handily beat. Some have come close and they have ALL been smaller HSU's but none to date have gone as deep and none have maintained the control that the SVS has showed. Has Axiom purchased a PC-Ultra and done side by side tests to make these claims? If they have, I would love to see the results. I'm sure the boy's over at SVS would also like to see them.

However with that being said, if anyone near me wants to haul over a EP-500, we can get at it in my basement and see what shakes.