I'm in the proces of upgrading the subwoofer in my home theater, and have decided on a dual-sub configuration.
The room is medium sized (6,5 x 4,8 metres (21x16 ft) with a ceiling height of 2,1 metres (6,8 ft.)) with concrete walls all round, and carpet/dampening on the floor. Acoustics are OK - not brilliant but not terrible either, and I only use it for movies.
It looks like this (everything to scale):
I'm rather torn between 2 x XTZ 10.17 (SUB 10.17) or 2 x Klipsch SW115 (Speakers, Home Audio, & Headphones | Klipsch) - with the Euro the way it is, the cost is pretty close (the Klipsch being maybe EUR 150-ish dearer).
As I read the reviews, the 15" Klipsch goes quite a bit deeper, while the 10" XTZ is more precise and has more/better tuning options.
Most reviewers praise the Klipsch for its power, but note that it is harder to integrate - which could be a problem, given that the subs *have* to be located in the front corners of the room. OTOH, my new subs won't be upgraded for a long time, so I'd hate to be left wanting in power/depth after upgrading. I like my LFE as much as the next guy (OK, a bit more), but I'm not a complete bass-maniac.
So - tons of somewhat hard to control power, or more modest - but precise - bass. Thoughts?
The room is medium sized (6,5 x 4,8 metres (21x16 ft) with a ceiling height of 2,1 metres (6,8 ft.)) with concrete walls all round, and carpet/dampening on the floor. Acoustics are OK - not brilliant but not terrible either, and I only use it for movies.
It looks like this (everything to scale):
I'm rather torn between 2 x XTZ 10.17 (SUB 10.17) or 2 x Klipsch SW115 (Speakers, Home Audio, & Headphones | Klipsch) - with the Euro the way it is, the cost is pretty close (the Klipsch being maybe EUR 150-ish dearer).
As I read the reviews, the 15" Klipsch goes quite a bit deeper, while the 10" XTZ is more precise and has more/better tuning options.
Most reviewers praise the Klipsch for its power, but note that it is harder to integrate - which could be a problem, given that the subs *have* to be located in the front corners of the room. OTOH, my new subs won't be upgraded for a long time, so I'd hate to be left wanting in power/depth after upgrading. I like my LFE as much as the next guy (OK, a bit more), but I'm not a complete bass-maniac.
So - tons of somewhat hard to control power, or more modest - but precise - bass. Thoughts?