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    2nd SVS PB12/plus 2 or JL Audio Fathom 113

    I will be hearing a F112 this weekend. As far as better performance, you must be talking about output, because from I have been reading about the Fathoms, the sound quality, along with output, is what sets it apart. That said, SethH is right....a square room makes things real tough.
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    Ascend announces the Sierra-1

    I have a front soundstage with these. If anyone is in the Los Angeles area and would like a listen, drop me a line.
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    Best Setup for around $1200

    Hey...put me on the spot why don't you? :) For sound quality, I would go with an Ascend setup made up of CBM-170SE's and a Hsu sub. That said, the X-LS is a nice speaker and a great value as well. I have not heard the X-sub though.
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    HTD Level 3's Vs. SVS SBS-01's

    Wish I could tell you. We were very lucky. The four of us got along very well and similar tastes in music. My local A/V shop loaned me the Ushers and KEFs, as well as the NAD integrated. The 170SEs were my own, and the HTDs I had on trial. The other guys eached owned X-LS's, and two of them...
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    HTD Level 3's Vs. SVS SBS-01's

    I heard it at CES...and it sounds very good. With the brief listen I had, I liked it. In the very least, competitive in the $2000/pr market. Would like to compare it with others in the same market space.
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    HTD Level 3's Vs. SVS SBS-01's

    I think having a midrange driver would help, but that ribbon tweet still wouldn't sound clean.
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    HTD Level 3's Vs. SVS SBS-01's

    For what its worth at this point, I just concluded a 30 day trial of the HTD Level 3 bookshelf speaker. Some obvious holes in the FR and the tweeter is not very clean at all. I could not listen to the speaker very long, the sound really bothered me. Not necessaritly hurt my ears...just sounded...
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    CMT 340's + what receiver?

    Manufacturer amps specifications are not created equal. That said, Ascends are not difficult speakers to drive and do not have difficult impedance swings, so any decent receiver will work well with them.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    Whether you need the Turbo or not.....without it, you will be at least curious as to what it can do.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    It depends on how you judge. Have fun with your subs.....a great deal (SVS or Hsu) is always a good feeling.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    I think you guys are ready for a coin toss. :)
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    John, I think you are letting the old VTF-2 you had influence your thoughts on the VTF-3MK2. :D I truly do not doubt your impressions, but you just can't compare subs in different environments. Even in the same room, moving a sub less than a foot can change the room response. Illka's tests...
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    An STF-3 is essentially a VTF-3MK2 in 25hz tune. VTF-3MK2 in 25hz tune is at least as good as the SVS 25-31 PC PLUS if you look at Illka's tests.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    Geez...forget the new stuff. Not being able to listen to you system needs to be fixed first.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    I have no doubt of your comparison, but I am not sure that is very valid. In the least you have to check the calibration.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    Here are the old and new lineup that someone posted:
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    Understood...but how can you compare that way? Were volume levels and calibrations identical? In-room FR's? Placement? So many variables when things are not done side by side and without equal calibration. Illka's testing was outdoors and objective.
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    After 3 weeks of searching for a SuB

    Illka's testing says otherwise. The VTF-3MK2 is at least on par with with the single driver Pluses: http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/subwoofer-tests/ With the testing that craigsub has done with the HO/turbo combo and it beating out the Plus/2 in the deep bass, I would think the...
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    American Made Speakers

    I read it somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.
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    American Made Speakers

    The Aperion speakers are manufactured in China, but Aperion's headquarters are in Portland.
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    Strictly based on performance, SVS Box or cylinder sub? $1200 to spend.

    Not on their website yet, and there is a waiting list/backorder, but Craig Chase has been doing some comparisons and there is a thread on AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=736829
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    SVS sbs-01 Vs. Ascend 170se or 340se

    Ron, I have not heard the SBS-01's yet, but have spoken to folks whose opinion I trust, and it sounds like you guys have done a great job with these. I know we have have been at odds in the past....but I wanted to pass along some praise. KUDOS!
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    Help with speaker choice

    For this purpose, I use a Squeezebox: http://www.slimdevices.com/index.html For critical listening, I still use a disc player.
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    SVS sbs-01 Vs. Ascend 170se or 340se

    There have been a few people on AVS that have compared Ascend CBM-170's and SBS-01. All preferred the 170's. The SBS-01 is more comparable to the HTM-200. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=647862 I would love to hear the SBS-01's, if anybody in the Los Angeles area has a pair...
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    Anyone own Ascend 170SEs or 340SEs?

    They can match any color you want....but it will cost you. Also check the Frapper map thingy.
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    Anyone own Ascend 170SEs or 340SEs?

    hey John, The pics of the 170's on Ascends site are of new version. http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages...70/cbm170.html The looks are not different.....drivers are different, and the only way you can tell is if the grille is off. The 340SE's port size is a little different. Also, there...
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    $2150 SVS PB-12 ULTRA /2 vs $950 HSU VTF-3HO: First Hand at CES: Guess What!

    http://www.hsuresearch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1763
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    $2150 SVS PB-12 ULTRA /2 vs $950 HSU VTF-3HO: First Hand at CES: Guess What!

    Here is the entire thread instead of just excerpts: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=626888 As for comparing in different rooms...remember, this was at a hotel, both companies had similar suites and similar rooms. Now for electronics, Hsu tries to prove a point and uses VERY...
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    Best Subwoofer for $700-800?

    FWIW, I believe the Hsus are magnetically shielded.
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    ADA 8 Channel Amp

    I wish I could help you out now, but I can't make an offer until I know what my money situation looks like in January. For anybodyelse reading....the ADA amp is high quality stuff. You almost never see them on the used market.
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