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Thread: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

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    Default What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    Now that my Ascends (340SEs in front and 170SEs in rear) are on the UPS truck headed my way I thought I should start working towards a sub. What are you matching with your Ascends?

    My room is about 5200 CF and I've been leaning towards the SVS PB12-NSD or HSU VTF3-MKIII. Is anyone using one of these?

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    Mirage Omni S12, love it!
    L/R - Sierra Towers
    Center - Sierra Horizon Tower
    Surrounds - 200SE
    SW - Dual PSA XV15's
    TV - Panasonic TC-P65VT60
    A/V Receiver - Denon AVR-4311CI
    Blu-ray/DVD - Sony BDP-S5100
    DVR STB - Motorola Arris X1

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    I have the Hsu VTF3-MKII. It works great with the 340SE. Now that I have moved to the Sierra, however, I'm not so sure it keeps up, and I am thinking of upgrading the sub.

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    VTF-3MK3 crossed at 60hz.....I am happy with it, but better sound quality is always welcome.
    -curtis

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    I'm using an ACI Titan XL (won it in a raffle - great sub) with Sierra's crossed at 60Hz.

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    I have a Rythmik Audio DS-12 (Direct-Servo 12") sub in a 2Cu.ft. sealed enclosure crossed at 60Hz to my Sierras. It is a very tight and musical sub that goes deep. If you don't mind a bit of assembly it is highly recommended.
    Ed

    * Sierra-2EX's W/V2 crossover upgrade
    * (2) Rythmik F12's
    * Parasound Halo P6
    * Audio by Van Alstine DVA-M225 Monoblock Amps
    * MiniDSP 2x4HD For Sub calibration
    *World's Best Cables Canare 4S11 speaker cables

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mag_Neato View Post
    I have a Rythmik Audio DS-12 (Direct-Servo 12") sub in a 2Cu.ft. sealed enclosure crossed at 60Hz to my Sierras. It is a very tight and musical sub that goes deep. If you don't mind a bit of assembly it is highly recommended.
    Did you build your own box? I am torn between two DS1500 kits or a MFW15 which I already have on order. The advantage to the DIY is that I can conceal them in a cabinet under the main L/R speakers. I also have considered the DS12 kits but for $40 more total you can get the 15's and I have room for 3.5 cuft boxes. I also considered the dual MFW15 which would reside prominently in the family room, but that ran into serious WAF, almost violent WAF! So, I've considered the DIY for the best possible SQ and looks.

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    HSU STF-3 love it ! but cant wait for dave's sub !!!!!!

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    I have the Hsu VTF3-MKII as well. Very happy until I'm able to ascend to a better one.

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    Default Re: What subwoofer(s) are you matching with your Ascends?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pilk View Post
    Did you build your own box? I am torn between two DS1500 kits or a MFW15 which I already have on order. The advantage to the DIY is that I can conceal them in a cabinet under the main L/R speakers. I also have considered the DS12 kits but for $40 more total you can get the 15's and I have room for 3.5 cuft boxes. I also considered the dual MFW15 which would reside prominently in the family room, but that ran into serious WAF, almost violent WAF! So, I've considered the DIY for the best possible SQ and looks.

    I had RAW Acoustics in B.C. construct the box and ship it to me. I installed the driver, amp and polyfil. I did not have the time, equipment or patience to build one myself.
    Ed

    * Sierra-2EX's W/V2 crossover upgrade
    * (2) Rythmik F12's
    * Parasound Halo P6
    * Audio by Van Alstine DVA-M225 Monoblock Amps
    * MiniDSP 2x4HD For Sub calibration
    *World's Best Cables Canare 4S11 speaker cables

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