mohsin_uk
Established Member
Ok the sub turned up yesterday as promised. I have previously owned a xls200 before for a few days but was then using it with a integrated amp which was giving me a hum I couldnt get rid of. Happy to report this wasnt a issue using the LFE out from the reciever.
As everyone has mentioned the sub arrived very well packaged. On opening the box all accessories were present however the sub had a small issue. One side of it didnt feel smooth like the others. It looked identical but it felt a little rough and it was odd that it wasnt a small area but a whole side. This may not bother some as it looked just fine but I gave BK a call and spoke with the always helpfull Tom. He arranged for the sub to be collected today so it gets back to BK for thursday and as soon as it gets back they will have it, or another unit sent out the same day for a Friday delivery, cant ask for more then that
So got the sub out and I couldnt believe how small it was compared to others I have had and whats better is that they have now shrunk the depth of the heatsink by making it wider so it barely sticks out a inch at the back, it definately looks smarter.
So set the sub up turned the crossover to 120hz turned the fillter off and set the gain to 12 o'clock position. Transformers had to be the first thing to go in there and let me tell you the cartwheel bit at 1hour 56 doesnt dissapoint ok I have heard it louder and with more pressure but that was with a sub twice the size.
Also tried the part where bumblebee is walking over after his first fight and the footsteps were brilliant nice and tight. I tried a few other films and on a few scenes I did turn the gain up to the 2 o'clock position but this was more bass then even I would ever really use. This is where I think the xls shines against the gemini as the driver and amp panel is capable of pushing things that little bit further, it has the extra power if and when its needed. Dont get me wrong the gemini is a stunning sub and at £200 its amazing but if your willing to spend the extra £100 the benefits are worth while.
The next test was music and I tried a variety from Pendulum to boys to men and it sounded nice with everything. I have long had subs in the car and ported cheapy boxes at home so I am used to a louder sound but not one as clean and tight. I only realised how clean the bass was when I unplugged my fronts and just let the sub play.
All in all very happy with my purchase, I was in 2 minds over the epos but seeing as space was already a issue (bedroom) the xls was the perfect choice. I have tried posting some pictures but the jpeg size is too large to post any ideas how else i can show them?
As everyone has mentioned the sub arrived very well packaged. On opening the box all accessories were present however the sub had a small issue. One side of it didnt feel smooth like the others. It looked identical but it felt a little rough and it was odd that it wasnt a small area but a whole side. This may not bother some as it looked just fine but I gave BK a call and spoke with the always helpfull Tom. He arranged for the sub to be collected today so it gets back to BK for thursday and as soon as it gets back they will have it, or another unit sent out the same day for a Friday delivery, cant ask for more then that
So got the sub out and I couldnt believe how small it was compared to others I have had and whats better is that they have now shrunk the depth of the heatsink by making it wider so it barely sticks out a inch at the back, it definately looks smarter.
So set the sub up turned the crossover to 120hz turned the fillter off and set the gain to 12 o'clock position. Transformers had to be the first thing to go in there and let me tell you the cartwheel bit at 1hour 56 doesnt dissapoint ok I have heard it louder and with more pressure but that was with a sub twice the size.
Also tried the part where bumblebee is walking over after his first fight and the footsteps were brilliant nice and tight. I tried a few other films and on a few scenes I did turn the gain up to the 2 o'clock position but this was more bass then even I would ever really use. This is where I think the xls shines against the gemini as the driver and amp panel is capable of pushing things that little bit further, it has the extra power if and when its needed. Dont get me wrong the gemini is a stunning sub and at £200 its amazing but if your willing to spend the extra £100 the benefits are worth while.
The next test was music and I tried a variety from Pendulum to boys to men and it sounded nice with everything. I have long had subs in the car and ported cheapy boxes at home so I am used to a louder sound but not one as clean and tight. I only realised how clean the bass was when I unplugged my fronts and just let the sub play.
All in all very happy with my purchase, I was in 2 minds over the epos but seeing as space was already a issue (bedroom) the xls was the perfect choice. I have tried posting some pictures but the jpeg size is too large to post any ideas how else i can show them?