Best Inexpensive Subwoofer

Bob,

Just curious - Do you know if the cylindrical SVS subs perform on a par with the equivalent model box units? They might work logistically and the SVS money back deal would allow me to test your hypothesis ;-) ! I'm afraid the box models just wouldn't fit. As wonderful as the SPLR experience has been, I must admit you've picqued my curiosity.

Marty

BTW - One reason I bought the pair of SPLRs was that - if they proved unsatisfactory in my 2 channel set-up (and I really suspected that that would be the case) , one would end up behind my digital piano and the other in a pretty low rent (the sub being more a "no rent" model) 5 channel set-up in my family room - as supplied by the builder. Obviously, subs are here to stay in my music room, but I have some flexibility as to precisely which subs.

The piano and family room situations still exist. If the SVS proves audibly superior to the SPLRs, I can keep 'em and relocate the Velodynes. If not, the SPLRs stay and the SVS can go back.

I purchased an SVS PB12NSD a few months ago on the advice of Bob Reynolds. I'll thank him again. I called and talked to the SVS guys and gave them some room dimensions and told them what my current budget was. They hooked me up and 4 days later a new sub was at my door. With some help from a friend, setting it up was smooth, and it's sound is awesome. I will admit I don't have much experience with subs, but the ones I heard that were better than the SVS were 3 times the price. Also, I mocked up cardboard in the dimensions of the different subs I was looking at to check to see if it would fit in the different locations I could place it.