Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater input on SVS SS sub (wood) Crown amp/Rane Eq.??

God I think I have a sub disese, this is a long story, but has does anyone use this set-up, with the Crown K-1 amp and Rane Eq. http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_ss.htm

What is it that makes you want to upgrade? Loudness or sound quality?

With speakers, it would be in search of better sound quality.

Curtis: I can certainly understand your question, It is ALWAYS sound as my main driver, but sometimes there are other factors. AS in DECOR TOO. I have an opportunity to purchase the SS "package" with the Crown K-1 amp, the Rane pe-17 EQ. and (2) maple SS subs, brand new-un-opened boxes for 2200.00 (US) I have (2) 20-39 PC+'s that are about 2 months old!! with the conventional black felt/velour. There is the WAF factor, the SS have the upgraded TV-12 drivers, better specs, better looks, EQ. and a crown amp that alone sells for 1100.00 bucks, I don't know why these deals always seem to come up AFTER I made my "most recent" big purchase. That being said, If you saw my home, the maple subs would lOOOOOOOK so much sweeter, so I guess there are other factors than sound, but if there is an an improvement, ask my wife, I will rationalize it!! Just asking for opinions that don't have my exuberence.

Looks are a big issue. Why that is dismissed so readily I'm not sure. I say go for it.

Boy, that's all I needed (LOL) Thanks. It is just such a major difference in looks (I always want to try to spell asthetchics?????) And a considerable/substanial upgrade in performance, If I can get both - without goin broke!!

I would not pay the 5K that SVS offers this package for, but at the price, I think there is much merit. But I feel like an idiot changing my mind all the time, cause it sounds so damm good now, but better, is better.

Jon:

FWIW: If you really want to upgrade, why not join go for an infinite baffle sub? Appears to be the best performance you can get and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I ordered my 4 15" drivers from Stryke last week for $400. Another few hundred for an amp and $120 for a BFD, and by all accounts I will have a sub that will blow any box out of the water. I just discovered the concept a few weeks ago myself.

Sorry I am not up to speed on inserting links, but Google "Cult of IB" for the Cult of the Infinitely Baffled. Even SVS's website (I was planning on getting an SVS) discusses the bigger the box the bigger the sound. You can't go bigger than infinite baffle. I realize that they are not for everyone, but I think everyone should be aware of them.

Do any Axiom owners have IB's? I saw an old thread in the subject, but it doesn't appear many people have them.

Pete

all i got to say is, when you guys decide to get rid of those horrible SVS subs, be sure and give ole' bigjohn a shout.. i will be more than happy to take them off your hands, CHEAP!!!



bigjohn

I don't have one - I altered course before I pulled the trigger. I am sure the SVS sound good, especially when setup well. I just find the IB concept to be the best of both worlds - great performance at a great price. Like I said, it isn't for everyone.

I can totally understand the asthetics........if you can afford it.....then do it, those maple tubes do look VERY nice. As for sound quality...I think that Rane will do wonders!

I love maple as well....which is why I will probably upgrade to maple Hsu VTF-3HO if/when I can afford it.

Curtis whether you can afford it or not is not the issue. You MUST get one.