SVS 20-39PCi vs. PB12�ISD - is the only difference aesthetic? (1 Viewer)

[Kami]

Same price, same amp and driver... so when there is no "WAF" to worry about, what should I get?

PB12-ISD

20-39PCi

At this point I was almost going to toss a coin because I can't decide, but I thought I'd ask around first.

The room isn't very big... around 9 x 18 feet if I remember right. Right now I use a Paradigm PDR-10. It cut it fine back in the dorm room, but not anymore...

 

[SethH]

I'm sure someone else has something more informative for you, but you might consider that the cylinder is easier to move and not as heavy -- which probably makes a difference in shipping too.

Also, the box is tuned to 22Hz while the cylinder is tuned to 20Hz. Probably won't make a huge difference in the room, but it is a difference between the two.

 

[Kami]

Thanks. Yeah shipping is a slight concern since it is coming to Canada, but I'm willing to pay the extra if its worth it.

 

[WayneO]

As already stated. The cylinder is lighter and easier to move, can be a conversation piece and is tuned a touch lower. I'd get get PCi.

 

[Kami]

Well, I ended up going with the 25-31pci with the custom 22hz tune option (making it a 22-31 i guess ). Wanted to keep the price as low as possible. Shipping was only 54 bucks to Canada. What a deal.

Anyway, just ordered it tonight...the wait begins!

Time to give the Paradigm PDR10 the boot.

 

[steve nn]

Hey thats a good idea...calling it (25-31PCi) a 22-31PCi because of the custom 22Hz tune.

 

[Yee-Ming]

Hey, that's what I've always called mine!

And shipping a lighter cylinder all the way out to Singapore makes a lot of sense, although that hasn't stopped a fair number of my countrymen from buying box subs.

 

[Mitch G]

Did you get the 22-31, yet?
How does it compare the PDR-10?

I have a PDR-10 currently, and someone put the idea in my head to upgrade my sub and the 20-39 or 25-31 are on my list of considerations.
I didn't realize you could get it tuned for 22Hz which would split the difference for me quite nicely.

Thanks in advance,


Mitch

 

[Kami]

Yes I did get the 22-31 on Tuesday...ordered on Thursday, in Canada by Tuesday!

It destroys the PDR10 and I haven't even fully calibrated it yet, nor tested other placements.

You can't really be disappointed with one, especially after living with a PDR10. I'm hearing types of bass I've never experienced before.

The only thing I don't like is that "new sub smell" disappears after a couple of days. Damn I love that smell.