You'll get a million different answers to that, I suspect.
I'm all for plugging it in...running the receiver's calibration and looking for your favorite bass demo scenes! (For me, LoTR: RoTK - Pellennor Fields. :D )
I figured it was real...but it seems so "big" that you never know. But given your proclivity for "big" DIY projects, I figured you would be on the up & up! :D
32" subwoofer. Wow. You haven't gotten your hands on one? Are the specs ridiculously low?
Congratulations on the decision...and the purchase.
Have you actually pulled the trigger yet?
I've heard tales, Jay, of some people buying a sub and having it show up at the house on a wooden pallet!! :laugh: Some of these things ARE beefy! :D
I wish I knew enough to be able to explain the difference and which is better for what purpose.
But I know they'll answer all your questions...to your satisfaction. They are an awesome company with which to do business.
Jay:
I would advise you to call SVS directly and ask them (in the absence of any responses here).
SVS has excellent customer service. And one of the things they do well is advise customers as to what best would suit their needs. I've seen reports from customers that they end up surprised...