hsu-vtf2 or vel spl-1000 (1 Viewer)

[Rick Fitz]

Wanted to know if given a choice which would be the better sub. I do 75/25 ht/music. My room is 19x17 with 9' ceiling. Am using diva 4.1's and c3 with a pioneer 45tx. I could get the spl for about $150.00 more then the hsu. I've heard the spl but have not had any chance to demo a hsu. By the way i have all hardwood floors and except for a small rug, I don't have much choice at this time, but am working at it!

Thanks,
Rick


Anybody have an extra pair or two of the diva 2.1's.

 

[Michael Roderiques]

Rick
At 2900 Cubic feet you are going to want to go with a larger driver than a 10", 12" is better, but still is pushing it's limits.

I would suggest you look into something in the 15" range.

I am not sure what is limiting your choices. If budget is the constraint, my personal recommendation is to wait until you have the funds available for a sub more suited to your environment. Why spend the money now on something you will want to replace as soon as you get it.

 

[Rick Fitz]

Budget is always a bit of restraint, but I would like something to hold me over. I can always sell it later. Or I can pick up one 10" or 12" now and get a 2nd one later. Would two 10" be enough?

Rick

 

[RichardH]

Driver size alone does not tell the whole story. The Hsu VTF-2 is quite a capable sub. In max output mode, you lose a little extension, but this thing will give some serious thump! I don't know the performance specs on that particular Vel, but the Hsu is right there w/ the Paradigm 2200, which is quite a bit more.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Alternatively, if you like the looks, the smallest powered SVS at $550 will be sure to please as well.

 

[Rick Fitz]

Looked at the svs, but the waf made it a no go.