HSU STF-2 ($349) or SVS PB10-NSD ($429) (1 Viewer)

[ryounglaw]

Ok I have read all the reviews and I need some help. Which one? My system is as follows, Denon AVR-2309CI (ordered and on the way), fronts (polk RTI 10), center (polk CSI5), rear (FXI A4), and a horrible old Polk PSW10 sub, with a PS# for blue ray and a Samsung 650 52” LCD all with HDMI.

I live in an renovated townhouse in Baltimore for the system is in the living room on the first floor which is 13(w) x 8 (h) x 34 (long). It’s a big open room I know.

I need to keep the sub under $500 but any other money I can save is worth it. Is there really a $120 difference between these subs? The reviews on both are wonderful so what up? I am a novice at this an need to learn a lot more and any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately we have no high end stored left in Baltimore other than the ultra high end stuff, now that Tweeter is out of business. Its only Best Buy and Circuit City and their inventory is horrible. All low end.

Also if anyone has either of these used I am in the market!!!


Thanks
Ryan

 

[ThomasC]

I think the STF-2 would have a bit of difficulty filling that room, since it's recommended for rooms 3000 cubic feet or less. Your room dimensions come out to 3536 cu. ft. I'm not sure if the PB10-NSD can fill that room either. Contact SVS and see what they say.

I would also recommend the Acculine ASub, currently on sale for $239. If you can afford to stretch your budget just a little bit, get two. They should be able to fill the room, but I would call up The Audio Insider and ask. I imagine shipping would be $40-50 for each sub.

Acculine ASub