F15 and D15SE comparison

[chas]

What are the performance differences between these subs? Is the down-firing D15 a higher performance sub?

[curtis]

I think the only difference is downfiring vs front firing, and the finish.

Perfomance differences are negligible if any.

[merrymaid520]

Curtis,

I know you have had some experience with the Rythmics in the past and have been very happy. I currently have the previous SVS PC Ultra 12" cylinder sub from several years back. I am looking to upgrade and would like a bit more tight/accurate bass but not suffer and lose extension(how deep it goes). Have you heard the old SVS and from memory comparing to the rythmics, how would they compare?

Congrats to Dave F.. The subs look like a winner!

Thanks,

Brandon

[curtis]

I have heard other SVS's, but not that one in particular.

I have no doubt though that these Rythmiks would be a step up in sound quality. The 15" Rythmik does the 16hz organ note fine.

[merrymaid520]

Hey curtis,

Sorry to bug ya, what SVS 's did you hear by chance, just to give me a reference point? I ultimately want an overall improvement (output, SQ, & etc) before making a purchase.

I don't expect huge improvments in terms of depth/output, but a bit of a difference would be great!

Thanks!
Brandon

[curtis]

The latest being the PB13-Ultra.

These Rythmiks will not have the output of the Ultra, but IMO, their SQ surpasses it.

How loud do you listen to your material? People looking at maximum output oftern overlook performance in the normal "operating range".