Originally Posted by
N Boros
I guess the reason I was bringing up lower frequencies, is that sealed subwoofers will have the most difficult time getting the same output at 20 Hz in comparison to a ported sub in the same price class. So if the F25 and FV15HP have nearly the same output at 20 Hz then we could expect the same to be true up to around 40 or 50 Hz, where the F25 probably has a little bit more output than the FV15HP, as you mention. So the FV15HP has a slight advantage below 40Hz and the F25 has a slight advantage above 40Hz.
My concern is more with respect to home theater, as the F25 would likely have the advantage for music. If the frequency response is quite similar between the two, and I am okay with the size of the F25 and slightly higher price, then which of the two would have the advantage for home theater? Also, will I be able to hear faster transient response of the F25 and is this something more desirable for home theater use? I cannot see why a main speaker with faster transient response wouldn't be more desirable for home theater or music use, but there seems to be some who prefer the sound of ported subs for home theater use.