STF-2 versus VTF-2 (1 Viewer)

[vasia]

Hi,
I am thinking about getting Hsu STF-2 sub from CompUSA. It obviously has rave reviews and excellent price (350-). However, I was curious what is the difference between this sub and VTF-2? The latter would be 150$ more and has something called "Line level low pass for 2 channel systems". Can somebody tell me whether VTF-2 is much better than STF-2 to justify spending extra 150$ and what does this line level low pass actually do?

 

[EricRWem]

Just some marketing language ultimately. It might be helpful to know what hardware you're wanting to connect this with, room dimensions, etc. etc.

 

[vasia]

I am connecting it to Marantz SR8300 with a pair of Monitor Audio S8s. I am going to get center and surrounds for 5.1 setup during next couple of months. The room is 17X13. Can I use STF-2 for stereo setup or would it be only usable for HT. It is really not clear to me what low frequency bypass means.

 

[vasia]

I looked at the Hsu forum and the difference between VTF-2 and STF-2 is also variable tuning (making it play louder, but with less extension) and also more power (50Watt). I am not sure about variable tuning, but I am in townhouse and would not play it very loud. So I guess variable extension is not really needed. Would STF-2 be enough for 13X17X10 living room?

 

[CurtisSC]

The STF-2 should be fine in your room.

To be safe, use the recommendation form on the Hsu site:
http://www.hsuresearch.com/support/index.php?id=36

They are honest and straight forward.

 

[vasia]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies. I'll check Hsu web site to fill out their form.

 

[vasia]

I send an email to Hsu Research this morning, and I got an email from Dr. Hsu in less then an hour that STF-2 would be fine. Great service, I am glad I am detting Hsu sub!

 

[EricRWem]

Wow. Dr. Hsu himself? That's very impressive.

 

[vasia]

Yes, that what the address of the e-mail said.