SVS Subwoofer nightmare

February 11, 2012 - 4:36pm

Kal Rubinson

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Try a sub EQ. While the SVS/Audyssey is excellent, even the AntiMode 8033 should suffice. You should not be able to distinguish a properly installed ported sub from a sealed one.

February 11, 2012 - 5:33pm

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Sperandeo

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I think I would rather mess around with the settings on the sub before having to add another component to my system. Don't you think?

February 11, 2012 - 6:11pm

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Kal Rubinson

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Of course but I don't know what those settings are or will do. Certainly, worth a try.

February 12, 2012 - 7:10am

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to use with Maggies. If you can return the SVS, I'd check out the Rythmik F15. Better yet the F15HP if you can afford it. While a sealed sub is suggested for use with planar/quasi-ribbon speakers, sealed subwoofers that are servo-controlled, and have low Q are a must. I researched subs (including auditions) to use with my Magnestand Magnepan MMGs and Rythmik came out on top for price and performance. And they have good documentation on how to maximize its setup.

March 10, 2012 - 4:50am

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I purchased an SVS12 Plus ported sub to mate with my Cremonas but I could never really properly match the sub to my speakers, the sound was too heavy in the base. This past Christmas I got myself a Velodyne SMS-1 equalizer, and wow what a difference! With the SMS-1 I was able to seamlessly intigrate the rather big SVS12 to my Cremonas.The bottom end is now tight and articulate and it has major punch when called for. Love it.

Good luck!

Mike

December 18, 2012 - 8:54am

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egsp

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I had an older HSU 1220HO, and when it died I bought the SVS.

I don't have an automatic room-correction component, so it took a little
while to set up, but the results are well worth it, and the sound shaping controls make it possible. It's added a whole new dimension of sound--auditory and tactile. I can follow the bass lines and pick out the kick drum now without boominess. It complements my Martin Logan electrostatic speakers very well.I have been falling asleep listening to music for the last three weeks--it sounds too good to turn it
off and go to bed!

Bass initially was a litle boomy and muddy: (see red trace):

After correction it sounds terrific:

I can't seem to post images, sorry- here are links (red trace)

http://markwilson.zenfolio.com/p920669287/e4f71d6fc

http://markwilson.zenfolio.com/p920669287/e4f71d704

http://markwilson.zenfolio.com/p920669287/e4f71dd70

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