BTW,
I suspect that any of the 12" models from Rythmik, SVS, or Hsu will be satisfying. The Rythmiks don't test as well below 35hz (as a practical matter, this is strictly HT territory), but they allow variable damping that's proven quite useful in system matching/fine tuning. In actual use, my pair of 12" subs reproduce 25hz test tones at high spl without breaking a sweat. They'd also go well below that if I adjusted the EQ and susonic filter to allow it.
As far as the LFE goes - try it both ways. Depending on your room and the main speakers in use (with the attendant selection of the best x-over point) it may, or may not, make a difference.
Marty
I suspect that any of the 12" models from Rythmik, SVS, or Hsu will be satisfying. The Rythmiks don't test as well below 35hz (as a practical matter, this is strictly HT territory), but they allow variable damping that's proven quite useful in system matching/fine tuning. In actual use, my pair of 12" subs reproduce 25hz test tones at high spl without breaking a sweat. They'd also go well below that if I adjusted the EQ and susonic filter to allow it.
As far as the LFE goes - try it both ways. Depending on your room and the main speakers in use (with the attendant selection of the best x-over point) it may, or may not, make a difference.
Marty