Recent content by Eric Hargrove

I might be interested in the 3 channel if I knew the model number and price.

Hi Saul, TC Sounds website lists 3.5ft3 net for this driver in a sealed enclosure for home use. The driver itself displaces .14ft3 http://www.tcsounds.com/tc3000.htm

Hi Kevin, The CT-120 can be can be a bit boomy at times but is still no doubt a great sub for the price you paid. It digs far deeper than the Klipsch. Nousaine measured it at 87db@20hz in his 7500ft3 large room back in the day.

I owned the CT-120 and have heard a similar Klipsch sub. The CT-120 is noticeably better. Being that it would be essentially free, go for it.

Hi Derek, I think what Thomas is saying is if you can stretch your budget ever so slightly, the increase in performance of the Quatro would be more than worth the extra $20 or so dollars. Another option would be to look at a used driver like a Shiva or Tempest or possible an Atlas if you're...

That's not too bad for an entry level Velodyne. I don't think I would go too much higher (over $200) though. You can find it online for $330-$350 shipped brand new.

Thanks Robert. I didn't realize this. It looks like I inadvertently tuned the last box I built too high. Can I put a flared port closer to the back of the enclosure than a straight port? I seem to remember the port should be at least one port width away from the back wall. I am hoping I can...

Thomas, You obviously have more knowledge on the subject than I. Can you please tell me why you would add an additional 1" to the port length? Thanks.

Mackie, Thanks for your thoughts. I just didn't realize there would be that large of a difference. After all, HSU does make some subs that are considerably even more powerful still than an STF-3. Like you, I also went from a Velodyne (CT120) to something far more potent, a CS Ultra. Of course...

Sonnie, You ordered a couple of the highest bang for buck subs SVS offers, I think you will be impressed. Mackie, that is a bit surprising to me that the STF-3 would be that much better than the SPL-1000. HSU builds some quality stuff!:emoji_thumbsup:

Hi Justin, The first question I would have is... What do you have so far? Perhaps you have something currently that would not need replacement. If that is the case, you could afford to spend a bit more in areas that might make the biggest difference. Not knowing what you have currently, I...

I already know objectively how SVS stacks up against the HGS Velodynes but would be curious to hear your subjective impressions.

Hi Sonnie, Because your room is so small, I would lean towards the Velodyne route myself. I do tend to believe TomV has a valid point (as usual). If it's slam you're after, more tactile feel, the Earthquake subs may be better. Is SVS an option for you? Being that you have had Velodyne in the...

Hi Henry, I would put the amp as low in the rack as you can and still be able to connect with the cables you currently have. The amp is most likely one of your heavier components and would be most stable down low. As for your other components, arrange them in a way that is most ergonomically...

Hi Eric, The CT120 was my first home theater sub. It did a very respectable job for the money I spent which at the time was $400. So, for $150, I think it would be a great addition to your system. Tom Nousaine had high praise for it when he reviewed it several years ago for Stereo Review. It...