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Finding a right subwoofer is tad tedious job (Other AV components too) these days with too many brands, hyped specifications and unparalleled competitions. I used to demo as much as AV components as possible to find out the best within pre designated budget. Last week subwoofer audition was worthwhile for the hours spend at the demo room.
The components were:
Monitor Audio Silver HT Setup
Pioneer VSX AVR
OPPO BDP 103
Demo clips: The Hunger games, Battleship & Sherlock Holmes - A Game Of Shadows
Sub Volume: All tested at 50% capacity.
Sub1 : SVS SB 1000
Build: The SB 1000 is a sturdy subwoofer with great mass. The build quality (not the finish) is great for a 500$ Sub with sleek matty gloss finish & a blue led indicator for Power. The spec says its heart is a class D 300 W RMS (continuous) Amp with 10 inch driver that can go below as 20 HZ.
Performance: We started with the fire attacking scene of Jennifer Lawrence (hunger games) In forest. The sub started with a deep impact and handled the sounds very well. The low end notes were clearly defined without boominess & the bass was clean n very tight. The sub was capable enough to fill a 260 Sq Ft room and the presence was really felt, but couldnt shook a bottle of water nearby
hyeah:. The same was with Battleship & Sherlock Holmes, but not as meaty as PB 1000 in the same price bracket (its due to ported & bigger enclosure). Then we shifted to audio cds, playing Bollywood, Hollywood & Specific Instrumentals & the blend of Sub was good.
Sub 2: Sunfire SDS 10
Build: It is also as good as SVS, but little lighter with dual 10 inch driver & a class D Amp that can churn out 250 W RMS (Continuous) & can go upto 29 HZ.
Performance: When the first scene of movie flashed on the screen, I was astonished about the spec mentioned on paper, just 250 & 29 Hz??? Impossible!! The sub was filling the room better than SVS & the bass was at par or better with a lower price tag & spec. The sub have a slight boominess, but it is good to have it to give more presence for movies & to fill the room in that budget. The blend was great for movies as well & the SVS gave an angry young man look who is giving thunders when Im here. I liked the sunfire a bit more. :licklips:
Sub 3: Sunfire SDS 12
Build: The sibling of SDS 10, it has dual 12 inch drivers with Class D amplification that can give a continuous output of 300 W.
Performance: Outstanding, Marvelous, Heart breaking, what else? :clapping: This is one among the must try sub for limited budget enthusiasts. The Sub has real muscle with deep integration, clean n tight bass and with outstanding presence. The SVS was cornered with the mentioned specs (of course not the higher versions) & the sub literally shook the bottle next to me. The lower notes were punchy & the sub had a tight control on deliverability with no rattling sound. Of course, no comparison with HSU or SVS PC/Higher PB series, but believe or not, the sub gave wonders when it comes to deliverability in that size.
Polk Pro 550: With a pure hyped spec of less than 25 HZ, 300 W Amp & a junk box, this sub failed to give at least minor presence. After 2 minutes, I switched off the sub as I felt the Monitor silver FS was better. It doesnt mean the sub is bad, but I never felt it.
Verdict: Both Sunfires & SVSs are very well capable sub & are capable to reproduce bass In a great way with any files you throw at. SVSs bass is very tight & clean which make it clean blend for music, Sunfire 10 is better for movies as well as music with better room integration & SDS 12 is a class league altogether and value for money.
Without prejudice, my vote goes to SDS 12. :yahoo:
The components were:
Monitor Audio Silver HT Setup
Pioneer VSX AVR
OPPO BDP 103
Demo clips: The Hunger games, Battleship & Sherlock Holmes - A Game Of Shadows
Sub Volume: All tested at 50% capacity.
Sub1 : SVS SB 1000
Build: The SB 1000 is a sturdy subwoofer with great mass. The build quality (not the finish) is great for a 500$ Sub with sleek matty gloss finish & a blue led indicator for Power. The spec says its heart is a class D 300 W RMS (continuous) Amp with 10 inch driver that can go below as 20 HZ.
Performance: We started with the fire attacking scene of Jennifer Lawrence (hunger games) In forest. The sub started with a deep impact and handled the sounds very well. The low end notes were clearly defined without boominess & the bass was clean n very tight. The sub was capable enough to fill a 260 Sq Ft room and the presence was really felt, but couldnt shook a bottle of water nearby
hyeah:. The same was with Battleship & Sherlock Holmes, but not as meaty as PB 1000 in the same price bracket (its due to ported & bigger enclosure). Then we shifted to audio cds, playing Bollywood, Hollywood & Specific Instrumentals & the blend of Sub was good.Sub 2: Sunfire SDS 10
Build: It is also as good as SVS, but little lighter with dual 10 inch driver & a class D Amp that can churn out 250 W RMS (Continuous) & can go upto 29 HZ.
Performance: When the first scene of movie flashed on the screen, I was astonished about the spec mentioned on paper, just 250 & 29 Hz??? Impossible!! The sub was filling the room better than SVS & the bass was at par or better with a lower price tag & spec. The sub have a slight boominess, but it is good to have it to give more presence for movies & to fill the room in that budget. The blend was great for movies as well & the SVS gave an angry young man look who is giving thunders when Im here. I liked the sunfire a bit more. :licklips:
Sub 3: Sunfire SDS 12
Build: The sibling of SDS 10, it has dual 12 inch drivers with Class D amplification that can give a continuous output of 300 W.
Performance: Outstanding, Marvelous, Heart breaking, what else? :clapping: This is one among the must try sub for limited budget enthusiasts. The Sub has real muscle with deep integration, clean n tight bass and with outstanding presence. The SVS was cornered with the mentioned specs (of course not the higher versions) & the sub literally shook the bottle next to me. The lower notes were punchy & the sub had a tight control on deliverability with no rattling sound. Of course, no comparison with HSU or SVS PC/Higher PB series, but believe or not, the sub gave wonders when it comes to deliverability in that size.
Polk Pro 550: With a pure hyped spec of less than 25 HZ, 300 W Amp & a junk box, this sub failed to give at least minor presence. After 2 minutes, I switched off the sub as I felt the Monitor silver FS was better. It doesnt mean the sub is bad, but I never felt it.
Verdict: Both Sunfires & SVSs are very well capable sub & are capable to reproduce bass In a great way with any files you throw at. SVSs bass is very tight & clean which make it clean blend for music, Sunfire 10 is better for movies as well as music with better room integration & SDS 12 is a class league altogether and value for money.
Without prejudice, my vote goes to SDS 12. :yahoo:
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