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 The Official Subwoofer Thread v3, Everything you need to know about bass!

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TShtkaki
post Jun 15 2010, 07:50 AM

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Yes, Sub12 is obsolete. It is quite hard to judge a sub's performance based on spec, jz like loudspeakers.
TShtkaki
post Jun 16 2010, 11:14 PM

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Bro, I'll PM you the price for Klipsch.

Btw, I'll be getting XLO subwoofer cables. Pls PM if interested.

http://www.xloelectric.com/products/HTSW/HTSW.html?series=HT
TShtkaki
post Jun 17 2010, 08:36 AM

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Bro, from whom or which shop as there are many fakes XLO Reference Power Cord around?

Reference 3?

Here is a comparison of XLO Reference 2 :

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/New-XLO-Reference-2...1-/120481578938

and

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=971333&hl=

Current official distributor is The Expert Group (TEG) Sdn Bhd while Maxx Audio is one of the authorized reseller rolleyes.gif

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TShtkaki
post Jun 18 2010, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(mikapoh @ Jun 17 2010, 11:29 PM)
I bought from a guy from hifi4sale called himself Raymond. My XLO is Ref 2 and looks exactly the same as the ebay photo with US plug. I believe the one showed in lowyat is fake one, isn't it? Hope I am buying the original cable and so far, the cable does a good job on my overall sound especially listening to concerts.

htkaki, I didn;t know you sell XLO power cable. I would have bought from you. And neither do I know you do carry many other brands. I get to know you do sell brand new Mission speakers ht package.
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Yes, the one in lyn is fake.

Now (apart from SVS), we have Kimber Kable, Cambridge Audio, Mission, XLO, Klipsch and probably soon, some really hi-end hi-fi stuff wink.gif
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post Jun 18 2010, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Jun 18 2010, 08:43 AM)
Congrats...continue to grow ur product range...
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Tks, bro.

We are offering home trial for Kimber Kable and XLO for 1 week. If it is not suitable with your system, just return it and have your refund. Tested out the Kimber PK10 Gold, blink.gif shocking.gif it's a revelation for music and even movie. Now, it is being tested with Krell and SF combo. We are conducting test on Kimber's RCA models against the XLO.

Bro, something that could be of interest to you :

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TShtkaki
post Jun 18 2010, 09:19 AM

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QUOTE(mpyw @ Jun 18 2010, 09:14 AM)
wahlau.....more poison...have to stay far far away from htkaki taukeh....sweat.gif
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I thought of sending over the SVS ICE power amp for you to test. Then, the SB12-Plus when it is here blush.gif and also those power cords and RCAs tongue.gif More to follow laugh.gif
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post Jun 18 2010, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Jun 18 2010, 09:46 AM)
Holfi FTW! htkaki, is this ur setup? If it is, how does battery powered sound. IMHO, Holfi is the closest reproduction of tube sound that is not tube based.
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Ain't mine. Belongs to one of my local customers here. I am trying to arrange for an audition on Jeff Rowland & Wilson Audio Watt Puppy system sweat.gif


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Luckily I don't mix with U buggers in central region.  laugh.gif

I can always try to arrange some cables and send it up to poison you tongue.gif Special service for Latuk blush.gif


More poisons and mostly sub cables :

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TShtkaki
post Jun 19 2010, 08:56 AM

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Boss, aint distributor. Only as authorized dealer as it is under TEG.

I shall updatethe info in my web within this week as we are embarking to a new web for only SVS while the rest of brands remain in current website.
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post Jun 30 2010, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(chewkl @ Jun 30 2010, 08:25 AM)
My Wharfy SW-250 is still up for sale @ RM1.5k...whistling.gif
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Fuyooo.... firesale ah for this What Hi-Fi 5 Stars sub tongue.gif ?

http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Wharfedale-Diamond-SW250/

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post Jul 1 2010, 08:56 AM

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IMHO, REL R305 might have the upper edge over Paradigm DSP3400 since 3400 is ported. A ported sub could hardly match the tightness and pace of a sealed sub when playing music. It's kind of trade-off.

Hornyangmoh is clever. Having so many different subs.
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post Jul 1 2010, 11:10 PM

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Yes, it is. Final unit.
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post Jul 6 2010, 09:06 AM

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I doubt the Paradigm can outclass the PC12-Plus. PC12-Plus sounds cleaner than the much talked about Velo SPL1200-Ultra. It has tighter bass and digs deep with good control.

I can't remember the exact Paradigm sub model that a customer have. But, his new PB12-Plus just blew it away. Hornyangmoh has a unit of this Paradigm. Why not you guys do a shootout since he is in Miri (IIRC)
TShtkaki
post Jul 9 2010, 09:52 AM

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LOL... My money on PC12-Plus esp for those ULF. For a ported sub, 12-Plus is surprisingly clean too.
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post Jul 9 2010, 04:05 PM

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Transformer? You mean 1 or 2?

I prefer to use TS and HellBoy II. Hurt Locker has some very good bass scene and it is indeed very punishing for sub to produce the ULF.
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post Jul 16 2010, 11:08 AM

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Talking about subs, we will have the PC12-Plus and PC13-Ultra at the show along with the new SB subwoofers.

Anyone willing to bring their subwoofers for a shootout there? smile.gif

I am really interested to have :

F113 vs PC13-Ultra or SB13-Plus
Paradigm DSP3400 & DD-12 vs PC12-Plus (no need SPL1200Ultra since it is proven that PC12-Plus is the better performer)

On 2nd thought, maybe still need SPL1200Ultra. Can pit it against SB12-NSD.

No need Paradigm Sub25 as it is a clear winner for subwoofer below RM20K sweat.gif


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post Jul 16 2010, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(chewkl @ Jul 16 2010, 11:25 AM)
Can pit Wharfedale SW-250 vs SVS PB-12NSD? laugh.gif
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Pls show us the pics biggrin.gif tongue.gif

Boss, dah sampai? rolleyes.gif
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post Jul 16 2010, 12:08 PM

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set it to bypass and let avr do it
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post Jul 17 2010, 07:51 PM

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Good to hear that smile.gif

'No room adjustment or calibration is done for the test' . Bro, does that means both subs are being put at different location and plug in w/o any calibration via avr?
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post Jul 18 2010, 10:27 PM

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Finally hooked up a PC13-Ultra to partner the resident PB13-Ultra yesterday. Result is not as what I hope for. There is a certain cancellation happening as well as sounds muddy rclxub.gif .

Did the calibration via AS-EQ1 this morning. 1 input and 2 sub outputs. As usual, EQ1 will get the desired dB from one of the front channels. Then, set the sub A's gain level to match it and continue by Sub B. After that, it's measuring process. The initial subwoofers matching is important.

Sweep tone to the front first, followed by Sub A and then Sub B. After that both sub together. Then, continued to do the rest of position. This time the sweep tone for the sub only 1 time (since it is being 'integrated' at position 1) for the rest of the positions. AS-EQ1 can do up to 32 positions.

Once it was done, I have to do channel level check again to get 75dB across all channels. it's time for some movies' test scenes. Tested Ip Man 2, TS, DTG and DF & Friends. In ULF heavy scene such as DTG's restaurant fight, TS' 7 Eleven, Kung Fu Panda, TDK as well as DH4.0 .

shocking.gif In TS' 7 Eleven, the robot stomping the ground has so much weight and floor rumbling. The door was being pushed open. It happens again for Ip Man2, DTG and Kung Fu Panda.

My customers were shocking.gif with its sheer power. The atmosphere..... ambiance would be the ideal word, certainly up a notch. The bass is so crazy tight and powerful even at -12dB to -15dB. At my LP, I can feel that my shirt moved thumbup.gif



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post Jul 18 2010, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Jul 18 2010, 10:41 PM)
I can imagine the impact.

BTW, checked out the PB-12NSD today. Really powerful that beast...Can only imagine the PB-13U. Lower and bigger.
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Those elite audiophile uncles were also 'caught off guard' when I called them to come over and audition. They knew that I will set it up but never expected it to be so good. They are itching all over. It is indeed comforting to know that a single PB13-Ultra fares better than a renowned US subwoofer that has won many awards previously. They all agreed that the PB13-Ultra is indeed very good in performance and surprisingly clean (you would have know in tongue.gif ) Then again, SVS subs had won the Editors' Choice Award for 2008 and 2009. Hopefully, it will be a consecutive win for next year with its brand new SB subs.

The Wilson Audio uncle is definitely getting one thumbup.gif

The PB12-NSD is powerful indeed. If I must quote, there isn't any sub RM4.5K sub in the market that can match its ability to dig to 20Hz. Not even a renowned US 15" ported sub or even the higher range sealed sub that cost abt RM5K can do this feat as both would have roll-off at about 30Hz or so. Do you notice how clean and well controlled the PB12-NSD is? rolleyes.gif






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