Whichs subs are better than Monitor Audio RS-w12 (1 Viewer)

[caper26]

Hi all. My current theater setup is 3 X Energy Take FPS; 4 X LCR; MA RS-w12 Sub . I just bought 2 X Energy RC-70 which will be used for music upstairs. I would like to move my Monitor Audio RS-W12 [specs] upstairs with them since it is fantastic for music, and get a new one for the theater. I know there are better performers out there for less $$. I will still be playing some music on this system, but it will also be used for movies. A few retailers that come to mind are SVS (PS/SB12-NSD although the sealed seems light at 40lbs shipped?) and HSU. At HSU there is a VTF-2 and VTF-3 with, at a glance, the only difference is 250/350 watts RMS and both extend to 18Hz where the MA I have goes to 21. I would consider shipping from the US (eD - A2-300, A3-250, A5s-300, A3-300??) as well if the price/performance is right. Let's say budget is around $800 or so. Will also consider an easy DIY kit as well as a used sub. Suggestions please? Oh yeah, I am in Canada. Thanks in advance!

 

[Robert_J]

the MA I have goes to 21.

You have no reference point on that. Is it -3db, -10db or -30db? If you look closely at the internet companies in your post, they all use the -3db as pretty much standard for their measurement. All will work just fine.


Since you are in Canada, add these 2 to your list:

http://www.funkywaves.net/

http://www.creativesound.ca/

 

[caper26]

MA tech support said it was in fact -3. Sorry, I just assumed everyone speaks in +/-3... Somehow, though, I feel a lot of people would argue that spec for this sub.

 

[Robert_J]

Originally Posted by caper26

Sorry, I just assumed everyone speaks in +/-3...

Bose speaks in fairy dust and unicorns. Magic is the only way their speakers sound as good as they say they are.