Room size & Rythmik subs.....

[Mag_Neato]

Thanks to all who provided feedback.

After speaking with Ascend, I decided to order two of the LV12R's, which are actually discontinued to make way for the LV12F.....front ported version. As the official units are a few months off, I picked up the discounted preliminary units they had available. These, I was told, use the components from the "old" LV12R in the new front ported cabinet, where the new LV12F will use new components. Rythmik says there will be only a slight difference in performance.

When I say "Ascend" I am referring to Dina. She's awesome!

[goldark]

Thanks to all who provided feedback.

After speaking with Ascend, I decided to order two of the LV12R's, which are actually discontinued to make way for the LV12F.....front ported version. As the official units are a few months off, I picked up the discounted preliminary units they had available. These, I was told, use the components from the "old" LV12R in the new front ported cabinet, where the new LV12F will use new components. Rythmik says there will be only a slight difference in performance.

When I say "Ascend" I am referring to Dina. She's awesome!

Interesting. Any reason why they're moving to the LV12F with only a "slight difference in performance?"

[Mag_Neato]

Interesting. Any reason why they're moving to the LV12F with only a "slight difference in performance?"

My understanding is that customers unanimously requested a front ported design. The component swap may just be due to availability, or unavailability of the old parts.

[racrawford65]

When I say "Ascend" I am referring to Dina. She's awesome!

+1 for Dina :-)

[Mag_Neato]

So, a little update:

Received the dual LV12F's on Thursday. Placed them in their designated, non-scientifically chosen locations to either side of the media console on the front wall. Bass extension set to low. Crossovers for L/C/R & rear surrounds at 80Hz, in-ceiling speakers at 60Hz.

I ran Audyssey XT32 to get everything dialed in. I do not have REW or anything to measure the room, nor do I own a laptop to try it, so I'm only going by my ears.

The overall sound is smooth, clear and balanced. Bass not overpowering but rather controlled. It does not say "Hey, look what I can do", but rather blends in as an extension of the speakers. When watching Avengers: Infinity War on 4K Blu-ray in ATMOS the bass will make the explosions explode, and the big alien machinery will shake the room. I did not detect any strain and it sounded dynamic. I am very pleased with the system! The room is large and open to the kitchen/dining/foyer, etc. so there's a lot of volume to fill, and the dual subs handle it well.

[Fast351]

I realize that you have your situation already sorted out, but I figured I'd add this for people that are reading this thread in the same predicament....

I have a LARGE theater room. It's 19x39x9, or 6669 CUFT. I have a pair of FV15HPs in there, and let me tell you, it is plenty. When playing music, it sounds beautiful, with a solid foundation of nothing but tight bass.

When watching movies, it's every bit as good as a theater. It gets loud enough that my wife says she can CLEARLY hear it 500' away at the house across the road.

Pic for pic's sake: (subs are about 20' from the front wall)

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