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Is there a better sub than the Aerial SW12?

I've heard them both in mono and stereo and they are the most natual subs I've heard. They were paired with Aerial LR5's and CC5b. I wonder how they stack up against the new Thiel and the existing Revel subs. Also, are there any subs below their price range that come close?
ebonyvette
doug99
288 posts
 
Hi, there was a thread about the new Thiel Subs.
Also the new Velodyne DD sub is getting rave reviews.
Here's the thread.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1089925705&read&keyw&zzthiel
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
The two subs costing more money than the Aerial SW12 that received "recommended" ratings by TAS are the Audio Physiks Minos ($5k) and the Wilson Audio (can't remember the model name, but it retails for $10k).
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jeffreybehr
805 posts
 
Don't laugh--read the latest issues of 'Stereophile Ultimate AV', the replacement for 'S...Guide to Home Theater'. Someone is doing a survey of high-end SWs and so far rates the Genelec 4-driver model as the best...in extention, power, sub-20Hz power, definition, etc. It uses 4 12" drivers and 4 separate amps. Here 'tis http://www.genelec.com/ht/products/hts6/hts6.php. Compared with a pair of SW12s, the Genelec appears to be a bargain.
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