Exeon
Standard Member
I've been researching and posting quite a bit for the past week or so.
After carefull deliberation I'm down to 2 choice, but first some context (since most of you ask these relevant questions)
-Usage: 70% Movies / 30% Music which is why i'd like to opt for a hybrid subwoofer that can have it's ports sealed.
- Room size: Living room thats 16,5 x 30 feet with a 8,3 feet ceiling, should be between 4500 and 5000 cubic feet, floors are wooden.
- Room layout: https://imgur.com/a/JtcHnPU Note, on the left bottom there isn't a door, so the room cannot be sealed
- Budget: 1500€ with a hard limit on 2000€, at that point it isn't about having the money or not, but a principle thing.
- It's not possible to add a second sub later, it's either 2 smaller ones or 1 big one...or so my wife says.
- It's unlikely that I'll get the "best most optimal" place for the sub, most likely my wife will banish the sub to right side of the room, though in time this may be more flexible.
I currently have 2xASW610's (These are sealed subs, 200W RMS and don't go below 27hz) so whatever I pick will have a drastic improvement, I am however aware with my budget there isn't a sub that can fill the gigantic room.
I've checked out about every brand available, and sadly most american brands are very inflated in price, here in the EU so I'm down to these 2 options, the first being the best valued 12" subs I could find.
- 2x XTZ 12.17 EDGE for 1350€ (includes VAT and shipping)
Pros:
Link to the site: SUB 12.17 EDGE
In comparisons I see people putting this sub somewhere between the SvS SB 2000 and PB 2000, which I guess is normal for a hybrid Sub.
My second option is from Arendal, being a 13.8" sub, and going much deeper than the XTZ:
-1x Arendal 1723 V1 for 1699€
Link to the site: 1723 Subwoofer 1V
I've seen a review placing this one above the SvS SB-4000 for comparison.
Although my head says to go for the best value (which would be the dual XTZ's) I'm leaning towards the Arendal, it's a beast of a sub that goes much deeper, has app control(beta) much more customization options and easier to use customization.
PS. It's not possible to get 2 smaller arendal subs, as this would be well above my price range, and their entry level subs are lacking functionality, in which case i'd prefer the value option.
Sorry for the wall of text, appreciate all the help.
After carefull deliberation I'm down to 2 choice, but first some context (since most of you ask these relevant questions)
-Usage: 70% Movies / 30% Music which is why i'd like to opt for a hybrid subwoofer that can have it's ports sealed.
- Room size: Living room thats 16,5 x 30 feet with a 8,3 feet ceiling, should be between 4500 and 5000 cubic feet, floors are wooden.
- Room layout: https://imgur.com/a/JtcHnPU Note, on the left bottom there isn't a door, so the room cannot be sealed
- Budget: 1500€ with a hard limit on 2000€, at that point it isn't about having the money or not, but a principle thing.
- It's not possible to add a second sub later, it's either 2 smaller ones or 1 big one...or so my wife says.
- It's unlikely that I'll get the "best most optimal" place for the sub, most likely my wife will banish the sub to right side of the room, though in time this may be more flexible.
I currently have 2xASW610's (These are sealed subs, 200W RMS and don't go below 27hz) so whatever I pick will have a drastic improvement, I am however aware with my budget there isn't a sub that can fill the gigantic room.
I've checked out about every brand available, and sadly most american brands are very inflated in price, here in the EU so I'm down to these 2 options, the first being the best valued 12" subs I could find.
- 2x XTZ 12.17 EDGE for 1350€ (includes VAT and shipping)
Pros:
Link to the site: SUB 12.17 EDGE
In comparisons I see people putting this sub somewhere between the SvS SB 2000 and PB 2000, which I guess is normal for a hybrid Sub.
My second option is from Arendal, being a 13.8" sub, and going much deeper than the XTZ:
-1x Arendal 1723 V1 for 1699€
Link to the site: 1723 Subwoofer 1V
I've seen a review placing this one above the SvS SB-4000 for comparison.
Although my head says to go for the best value (which would be the dual XTZ's) I'm leaning towards the Arendal, it's a beast of a sub that goes much deeper, has app control(beta) much more customization options and easier to use customization.
PS. It's not possible to get 2 smaller arendal subs, as this would be well above my price range, and their entry level subs are lacking functionality, in which case i'd prefer the value option.
Sorry for the wall of text, appreciate all the help.