Need help on SVS decision (1 Viewer)

[Michael Young]

Okay im pretty sold on the SVS 20-39CS.

I wonder what power I should bother ordering. the 20-39CS powered w/ the Samsung 700 amp.

Just the sub?? and look into alternative power?

or the PCi w/ built in amp.

Honestly I have never dealt with Home Theater Preamps etc. I have a Sony STR-DB940 Receiver. Right now Im using a Acoustics Research 12" powered sub connected to the LFE on this sony.

Im trying to get the best sound for the money. I noticed the PCi is much cheaper than the Powered CS, whats the difference??

I also have seen a few mentions of different amps that may sound better??? for cheaper price overall.

 

[Jesse Sharrow]

Honestly I went through the same dilemma. But I emailed ron and he basically told me its easier and cheaper to do their powered series.

 

[Mark Murphy]

Unless you plan on adding another CS in the future, go for the PCi. I went back and forth with the same decision and I finally decided on the PCi. Tom V answered about 10 emails from me about this and a few other things that really helped me make my decision.

 

[Edward J M]

The PCi is cheaper than the CS/S700 combo because you are paying for a spare (unused) amp channel in the Samson.

The PCi BASH amp is custom tailored to the application, and has all the requiste features and controls needed for a subwoofer amp.

Get the PCi - it offers plug and play convenience, and will extract the most/best performance from the sub.

Regards,

Ed