Hsu has to be the best “bang for your buck” subs on the market. I’ve had Def Tech, Martin Logan, SVS, and Hsu. I’ve had the 15” VTF-3 MK5 for 6 years now and it’s still awesome!
@FalconsATL
5 ай бұрын
@@ChristopherSamaniego-sg6jn awesome sub!
@oscartirado8146
5 ай бұрын
I just sold this sub because I'm getting their new release coming soon! Loved that sub so much, I'm sold on the brand and am going to eventually have two of their new subs in my living room! HSU is amazing!
@avemardore
7 ай бұрын
It's so wonderful to see Hsu subwoofers being reviewed by Steve and others lately. A company that has always garnered respect by everyone and yet so humble and quiet in the industry.
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
Ikr well deserved.. Dr. HSU is a genius
@pavanpudipeddi4219
7 ай бұрын
Humble about its rumble 😊
@keplermission
7 ай бұрын
You know the Dayton Audio HTA-100 has an active sub output and ... we can procure QUALITY brand surplus sub-woofer amplifiers from an internet auction, then use the Dayton Audio 12" Ultimax subwoofer kit because Dayton Audio are the ultimate COOL Sound of the Time and it's a pricey passive unit.
@paulgyro
7 ай бұрын
Agreed, I own four HSU subs. They are an amazing value with no fluff and higley adaptable.
@Tom-mj3to
6 ай бұрын
Hi! How do you think they would sound with KLIPSCH La Scala speakers?
@craigforeman903
7 ай бұрын
I have a Hsu VTF-2 MK5. I got it about 4 years ago to replace an older version. When I first listened to it I was stunned. The bass is solid and perfect for music and home theater. Thank you for reviewing it! P.S. I met Dr. Hsu at a hifi show in San Francisco years ago. Great guy and a great company.
@jimForgottenHinterland
7 ай бұрын
Many years ago, I bought the TN1220 subwoofer from Hsu Research. I went to the facility to pick them up and even met Dr. Hsu himself. He is a very nice man and took the time to give me set-up tips. He took me into the test room to hear what the 1220 was capable of. I still have that subwoofer with its 500 watt amp and I still love it. It blends very well with my Ohm Acoustics 4.5000s. I love organ music and the 1220 is capable of reproducing the 32 foot stops with authority. When the 12 inch driver finally dies, I don't know if I will just replace the driver or get the new VTF-15H MK2. I have heard many very high-end subwoofers, the Hsu Research products are as good as any and better than most.
@_fakeklg
7 ай бұрын
What a cool story. Thanks for sharing that!
@jpgvideotwo
7 ай бұрын
The HSU people are great to deal with and this is a great product. I used one with my LRS's and then added a second one and now use both with my LRS+'s. Stereo subs open up the LRS+'s even more and balance the sound. I run them from 50Hz down which works well in my room. I run with one port open because I think they are "faster" with less load on the cone. The other settings are room specific and take a little time to dial in. I really like the sound, with HSU and the LRS+'s providing great sound for the money.
@keplermission
7 ай бұрын
Jpg ... ? That's two 'great's. 'great to deal with' and uh ... 'a great product'. When the good Henry Kloss introduced two sub-woofers on his early 1970s satellite systems, it was to fix dead air 'holes' in dispersion and you know sub-woofers suffer that badly. On an internet auction I saw the Surround II from yore and it's a good unit with no corners to kill the bass and very heavy cabinet to give 40Hz lows but there aren't many old Kloss systems on the net for sale. Maybe they're all in use or all in the trash?
@aceofspades6667
7 ай бұрын
Would never have thought these would integrate well with Maggies.
@Bob-Fields
7 ай бұрын
I have a VTF-3 MK4. I bought it on Sept 1 2011. Twelve years later it still works like a beast. Though my main music subs are now a pair by Rythmik, the HSU sub bangs away on my secondary system. I recommend both brands highly.
@bornagainbornagain6697
5 ай бұрын
I have the same exact sub as you. For the price it is off the charts.
@walterpen371
5 ай бұрын
@@bornagainbornagain6697Do you mean the Rythmik? Do they have more detail, more precise natural bass?
@bornagainbornagain6697
5 ай бұрын
@@walterpen371 No I mean the VTF-3 MK4. There is no detail in low bass or speed. And this sub has a Q adjustment to tighten up any overhang. I find it to be all you need for home theater. My pre-pro Anthem AVM has a strong algorithm in its room correction software and a calibrated microphone. It crossed the sub over at 120 hz.
@ChrisRash
7 ай бұрын
I have the vtf-3 mk5 which is the 15" version in my home theater. I love it!
@jvburnes
7 ай бұрын
I bought one of these for my home theater / 2 channel setup and its amazing. Hsu has been a great company with cutting edge subs since I started in this hobby in 2000.
@EvanZamir
7 ай бұрын
I've had Hsu subs for the last 15 years. For a decade or more I had the VTF-2 and then I upgraded to the bigger ULS-15 Mk2 in walnut. It's awesome.
@marks-the-spot
7 ай бұрын
I've had a HSU VTF-1 Mk3 for eight years in our TV surround system and still love it. The main speakers and surround receiver have changed a couple of times, but the HSU sub is easily tuned to enhance every pair of mains, especially the KEF T301s that the wife insisted we get for their low profile. It provides truly house-shaking movie sound effects and yet is still musical for the acoustic jazz I usually play. I will never be without an HSU sub.
@TheMadProfessor.1
7 ай бұрын
I bought one of these to replace a Paradigm PS1200 v.2, and the difference is night and day. While the Paradigm pressurized the house nicely, the Hsu will blast your innards if you want it to. It is really musical and can plumb the depths when sealed. In fact, for those of you that don't know, Hsu gives you a sampler disc that has music and frequency tests on it that will help tune the sub to your room.
@libertysoutlook5160
7 ай бұрын
I've an earlier version of this from about 10 years ago. It came with a test disc where a track had a 16hz tone. When it played, I heard nothing, but the wine glasses in the china cabinet (25 feet away) started chiming, as did the picture frames in the house.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
That's good ... that means distortion performance is good.
@bornagainbornagain6697
5 ай бұрын
I read a magazine, think it was Widescreen Review, and it stated to start with the volume around 3/4 up at the start of the set up. I played the 16hz music from a Boston church that Dr. Hsu states was the best example he could find to put in the test disc. I almost blew a few windows. The sub was around 600$ and after tweaking it is worth way more in my opinion.
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
I owned these.... They are shockingly good 😮, especially for music.... So good they we like an intro drug to their flagship, which I now own two of 🙃... Dr. HSU is a sorcerer, I swear 😂
@keplermission
7 ай бұрын
You Know A Rude Boy riddim 1981 ... is on You Tube as a title worth looking at for Jamaica's sound.
@dennismanning6684
7 ай бұрын
I added the VTF 15H Mk2 to my Vandersteen 2Ci system a few years ago. I have an open floor plan small house but the front wall the Vandies are on is 17' tall. The sound stage not only expanded side to side and depth but the most notably it doubled in height...very impressive! I'm running one plug in, one out. At over a hundred pounds, placement was "laborious" lol.
@keplermission
7 ай бұрын
Well long time ago I had a British Empire 13 x 8 inch 450 speaker and it used a tube amplifier similar to a Leak TL 12. So this was in a real heavyweight home made cabinet and it made a lot of deep bass, if the source had a deep bass. You know back then most sources were bass light and EMI the record label also made Disco twin deck console amplifiers, and they were the loudest ever heard but maybe only had a 40 watt output! It's still puzzling how Discos in the 1970s were so freaking LOUD with only 40 watts.
@ronsenzel9056
7 ай бұрын
A few years ago I was buying my first sub, and I was looking at either This sub or some sub from Polk audio. I flipped a coin and the HSU VTF mk5 won the toss. It is still the best purchase I’ve ever made for my system.
@kennethlui2268
7 ай бұрын
I am using HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 in my home theater system. For the price and performance, it is a no brainer. Great sub. No fancy stuff that you don't need. Basic and it rocks.
@jamiejwaters
7 ай бұрын
It's so good to see HSU get some love. Cody over at the Home Theater Hobbyist had me sold on this back in 2021. No, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it might just be one of the best and most unheralded values under $1,000. If you are on a budge but still want big, rich, controlled sound that does everything from music to movies well - this is a great choice. Also, it looks like they are one of the rare companies which haven't increased their prices as I paid the same (not including shipping) in March of 2021.
@mcjonner
7 ай бұрын
I've been waiting sooo long for reviews on KZitem for these
@irashapiro9189
7 ай бұрын
I have an HSU ULS-15 sub. It has been a fantastic addition to my system. My results were exactly as Steve has described. I'm a firm believer in using the high level speaker connections instead of the line out from my preamp.
@jC-kc4si
6 ай бұрын
Also own HLS15, so the high level input sounds drastically better than LFE input?
@irashapiro9189
6 ай бұрын
@@jC-kc4si I wouldn't describe it as drastically better. It was much easier to integrate it with my main speakers. That in itself improved the sound.
@mrsmokalotapotamus6530
4 ай бұрын
I just bought an HSU ULS-15 MK2 and It made my small speakers sound big. Very happy with my purchase.
@scottroberts4551
7 ай бұрын
Steve, you may want to take a look at the Rythmik L12 Direct Servo subwoofer at $629. They use a sensing servo coil which acts like a microphone which compares the original signal to what the subwoofer is actually reproducing. The signal is then corrected instantly to compensate for any differences. I use one with my LRS+'s and it sounds great, sealed cabinet, fast bass.
@kl9941
7 ай бұрын
What do you use as the crossover? I have the L12 (actually just bought a second) paired with 20 plus year old MG 12's crossed over at around 58.
@scottroberts4551
7 ай бұрын
@@kl9941 I run the LRS+'s full range. Sounds amazing with my Rogue Audio Chronus Dark (tube).
@Jack96993
7 ай бұрын
I've had a sub in my stereo equipment since the 90's Currently I have two SVS Ultra 13subs with upgraded plate amps They blend well with my Magnepan 7's I love that l can dial in all the subs parameters with the SVS DSP phone app from my listening position Oh also have the Magnarisers stands
@arnoldhryciuk7091
6 ай бұрын
HSU are by far the best bang for the buck in subwoofers. I bought the flagship VTF-15H MK2 about 5 years ago and absolutely love it. If it was to quit I would order another one ASAP no brainer. I am also running it with Magnepan LRS and it works great. These subs are so tuneable with many options. I prefer both ports closed, more of a tighter more accurate bass with more definition. I have the sub behind my seating position, when tuned properly I can feel the bass thumping me in the back, similar to being at a live concert but yet it sounds like the bass is coming from the LRS, amazing. I have it crossed over in my dac at 80 hz. Anything below 80 hz goes to the sub. Anyone looking for an inexpensive sub that performs well above its price point should seriously consider an HSU, highly recommended.
@KimmoJaskari
7 ай бұрын
Being in Europe, I picked up two sealed BK Elec XXLS400-DF - 12 inchers, 400 watt amps. They're a bit less than the Hsu, but come in a very nice wood veneer. Honestly, every audio system needs subs to really perform unless you're buying top of the line high-end that has built-in 15 inchers or something. Subwoofers are absolutely audiophile (even though I don't consider myself one). They're also classic designs, but for $200-ish you can buy a MiniDSP HD 2x4, which you can use to DSP and dial in multiple subs with REW and an UMIK-1. The same strategy would work fine with this Hsu. So having built-in DSP is nice but not necessary. Ideally, also - get a pair of subs. Much easier to work around the room modes and smooth out the bass response throughout the room that way.
@jimfarrell4635
7 ай бұрын
Great to hear you mention BK. I have four of their subs. One Monolith Plus for AV duties, two Double Gems for my main stereo rig and an XLS200 DF for my small room system. Fantastic old school subs and great customer service. The Led went on one of my gems and they sent me a new one with fitting instructions at no charge despite me being years out of warranty. The double gems are great but I think if I was buying again I would go for the xxls400 like you. At the time the form factor of two 10inch drivers stacked suited, but now I reckon I could fit the 400s in.
@jimfarrell4635
7 ай бұрын
Also, it's worth noting if you buy two identical subs they will match the wood veneer, which is a nice touch.
@gtrguyinaz
6 ай бұрын
Steve, got my VTF-2 sub.. what a great sub… My dynaudio confidence 5s are so tight and fast that my old sub failed for ever… Thanks for the review ….
@cbayardelle
7 ай бұрын
I remember listening to hsu early tube subwoofer at friend’s house, they were amazing!
@epi2045
7 ай бұрын
HSU the most underrated sub brand. Owned 2. Lost them in divorce 😢 I hesitate to buy them again only because of bringing up old memories. I highly recommend them.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Ouch ...
@Faustustopheles
7 ай бұрын
interesting! I'm sorry this happened to you. I lost some of my system also in a divorce and started over with different brands !
@Noname0670
7 ай бұрын
How do you lose stereo equipment in a divorce?
@Faustustopheles
7 ай бұрын
@@Noname0670 it's complicated and it happened 13 years ago... but it partly was due to lack of knowledge on how divorces proceed, insecurities on my part, misplaced trust and incorrectly expecting better from people.
@epi2045
7 ай бұрын
@@Noname0670 Long story. Also lost a rare Denon DN-790R cassette deck. One of the few 3 head decks w/ Dolby S achieving near CD quality at 90db SN 20-20KHZ on metal tape.
@daveyurkovich9459
7 ай бұрын
When in the heck is Magnepan coming with the subwoofer? It’s been two years.
@HaraldMacGerhard
7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for that review, way cool 😎 I think it is really good idea NOT to have DSP in the sub, we consumers have DSP everywhere now, so that DSP in a subwoofer is not needed anymore!
@user-cj7lg7yt3u
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the post, Steve! I've been a fan of Hsu Research since the 90s. Dr. Hsu's designs are solid products and amazing values!
@darrylking5543
5 ай бұрын
I forgot you should review their CC8 CO-AXEL speakers. Thanks, Darrylk
@Koolbob2
7 ай бұрын
I bought a VTF-2 24-years ago and it's still rocking! The original plate amp bit the dust about 5 years ago, I think it was about 150-200 watts. I discovered the Dayton audio 500watt plate amp was a nearly perfect fit so that's been motivating the 12" driver to new levels.
@keplermission
7 ай бұрын
The Dayton Audio SPA 250 sub-woofer chassis is $189 on an internet auction place but there's another more compact chassis $92 and these bargains are always changing. We just get our sub panels cut at a lumber place and then build up something heavy putting wood dowel beading along the inside corners to increase bass and eliminate standing waves. You see as spare parts are held for only 7 years, there are always new old stock sub amplifier chassis turning up on the internet auction ... and we can buy old ... wore out sub-woofers and re-use their amplifier or other parts. Dayton Audio make the best subs at a value price.
@Tearial311
7 ай бұрын
I have this same sub with two monolith 15s…. It’s a great sounding subwoofer
@Packer1290
7 ай бұрын
I have two of them. Love them. I keep one plug in and one plug out for the best low end bass extension as I use mine mainly for movies. The only time I've ever been able to get mine to "distort" or "Chuff" was the 10Hz tone at the beginning of Edge of tomorrow. Not surpising. Even in my configuration they sound great for music. My wife's Dr friend has some Perslisten towers and I think my system sounds better (Phase Tech 5 1/4 bookshelfs+center) . Even the expensive towers can't fill a large room like this sub can. I like to use the word "fill" instead of bass. Or as Steve put it, Sound Stage Expansion. Bass can imply to some your getting some low thumping sound and its far more than that. Now I just need to upgrade my Denon to a newer one that has the independent sub outs.
@shipsahoy1793
4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great deal, Steve! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. I generally don't need subs for stereo listening, but there is the occasional recording that seems to need more "oomph" for lack of a better term, lol, and it's comforting to know there's a few potential choices available for under $700. 👍👨🏻
@jamesdellaneve9005
3 ай бұрын
Thx for the review Steve. I bought the LRS+ after a lot of research and your review. Tomorrow, I am driving down to Hsu research to buy a VTF-2 Mk5. I love the LRS+, but it indeed is missing some of the bottom.
@Harry-Giles
7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this review Steve. Thank you.
@dougdavis8986
7 ай бұрын
Love to hear a review of the RSL Speedwoofer. Super affordable, seems to receive great reviews.
@maisonsavvy
7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps the best bass for less than $800 showdown.
@bobbederka8783
7 ай бұрын
Yes please review the RSL Speedwoofer 12s.
@Alamo-cz5xc
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for reviewing everyone's favorite sub that nobody had heard of until today! I currently run 15 of these subs in my listening space. Sure, they turned my dog into jello but, hey at least I can make a KZitem comment.
@MacsMachines
7 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your advice and love the informative/interesting videos. I use some quad ESL 63s with an earthquake-sound 10inch sub and in near field they sound amazing, better than my far pricier naim/Avalon system for some tracks like Diana Krall’s Sway for example…
@truman4956
7 ай бұрын
Love the review, only wish you had another sub to compare with. Too many subs are designed for high output and the deepest bass (home theater). For two channel audio, I prefer quicker bass with good mid bass punch.
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
Well get their flagship sealed sub, the ULS-15... Its regarded as the best musical sub out there.... It's in a lot of recording studios.
@jC-kc4si
6 ай бұрын
Also the ULS 15 has a switch to use it as a mid bass module.
@donjaun540
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your great review. I also ordered your recommendation of organ music. YES 👍
@asan1050
7 ай бұрын
Steve! Thank you for posting.
@kevinwest1607
7 ай бұрын
I own three hsu subs. Love them so much.
@walterpen371
5 ай бұрын
As long as the amp. doesn't overheat, so it can last for many years. This subwoofer seems to be an overall winner, saving you thousands of dollars. Where to spend the extra money? Team the latest 15" subwoofers (available in April 2024), with Maggie's taller model, and I think you will have your killer, hi-end system. Thanks for sharing Steve.
@pkats9093
7 ай бұрын
I used to own the mark three version. Definitely a beast of a sub, especially for the price. But, in the end I found it difficult to incorporate to my taste. Even with all of the tuning controls and different room placements. I too liked it best with the port plugs in. I would think this sub in a home theater set up would be really good. But I much prefer my REL T9X for music. As usual, ymmv
@maxcasci7432
5 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, I have a perhaps slightly bizarre question to ask you. If you use a sub capable of going down to 16/18hz... while listening to LPs, can you exclude the subsonic filter button from the preamplifier? I mean... are subsonic waves no longer a problem since the diver can reproduce them? Thank you
@darrylking5543
5 ай бұрын
Hello Steve, I enjoyed your video on the Hsu subwoofer. I purchased two for myself, I have a surround PSB set up and I love PSB equipment. I had two PSB subsonic6 and they where great but it was time to upgrade and I love the HSU VTF-2 MK5. I have study Dr. Hsu for several years and I'm not disappointed his equipment is very good. I'm 64 and I wish we had stereo stores that is what I miss, but I'm lucky that I have two friends that work in the audio/video business so I get really good reviews on equipment. Well I could go on and on, so I just would like to say thanks for your opinion. Darrylk
@Audfile
7 ай бұрын
Finally someone reviews HSU. Guess theres no more SVS to review.
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
Hehe ikr.... These are better too
@ericwichmann9536
7 ай бұрын
If you dont like something different dont comment because we dont give a dam about negative comments you just sound ignorant.
@Audfile
7 ай бұрын
@@ericwichmann9536 never ever drink and post.
@s.daniel9224
7 ай бұрын
As always. Great review.
@sPi711
7 ай бұрын
I had this subwoofer. It's really great. Especially if you get the high pass filter module with it.
@garykarlin1777
7 ай бұрын
Why don't more subs include this option, internally with the amp, like my Paradigm? And why is this option so hard to find on the Hsu website?
@djsoulfilter
7 ай бұрын
My friend has 2 of these subs in his home theater room and they sound better than a majority of the bass at local theaters.
@megalodon1726
7 ай бұрын
The HSU web site shows this subwoofer is sold out! I wonder if that is because of the extra demand generated by this review?
@alanmarsh3039
7 ай бұрын
I have a VTF-2 Mk 1 I bought in 2003. It still delivers the goods, although I’ve been considering replacing it with the Mk 5 sometime this year.
@craigforeman903
7 ай бұрын
Definitely upgrade. You will be amazed.
@donjaun540
Ай бұрын
I was hoping you would give a more indepth listen to HSU 8" coaxial speakers and heck maybe their 6.5 with horn tweeter design speakers. I'm looking for decently priced speakers for rears in my home theater system. Don't worry I also watch your videos because of the awesome speakers you like for stereo listening. I can't think 🤔 of there actual name, but they had dirty in the name. I think 10" full range speaker with super tweeter design. Very nice and priced better than I would have ever thought 🤔🤔 Thank you 👏👏
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@analogueman5364
7 ай бұрын
Who doesnt love extra woofyness. Great review Steve.
@inlikeflynt56
7 ай бұрын
Nice review Steve. I’m looking to replace my Hsu STF-1, with one of the VTF-2.
@petegibson1552
7 ай бұрын
I have Hsu"s Vtf-15 and the Vtf 3 mark 5 and a pair of the Hb1's I've noticed in the reviews of yours that you never even mention hearing fatigue some of the speakers I listen to after a time you just tire listening to but my 40+ year old Kefs 102/4's I listen to for hours And BTW they have not been modified "ferro fluid replaced or new capacitors" They Still Sound Great I saw you at the Capitol Audio Fest Just My 2 Cents.
@davidstrong8625
5 ай бұрын
Not yet 😮 Thought you might know Thanks
@jimfarrell4635
7 ай бұрын
It has speaker level inputs. Hurrah! Every sub should have them but often don't. Never heard of Hsu subs before, but they look like exactly my kind of sub.
@trauma50disaster1
6 ай бұрын
why is that important?
@jimfarrell4635
6 ай бұрын
It means you can connect the sub to any amplifier, even ones without a sub out or preamp out. It also makes it easy to run twin subs, one for each channel. Also if your sub has both low level and speaker level inputs you can connect two amps at once without needing to rewire the sub when swapping between them. It's really a stereo thing and less important in an AV system where bass management is taken care of by the receiver.
@StrangeBrewReviews
7 ай бұрын
The B&W asw608 will hit down inthe teens...surprisingly low for 8 inch subs....best have 2 of them though because not super powerful. But 2 in stereo is amazing.
@audiolife5038
7 ай бұрын
You say that blending the subs is a piece of cake.. Ok.. so your subintegration is then to turn the gain knob and set the crossover to 60 hz..? Done! Yes now everything is perfect! No need for a bass management system here 😎👌
@sandmanoseven
7 ай бұрын
A few years ago I looked hard at this sub. Ultimately I ended up getting a Tekton 2 10 subwoofer, but I did like HSU.
@pnice2754
7 ай бұрын
I think I might go with dual tekton 2 10’s to compliment my Enzo xl’s. Do you like yours?
@dandeluca
7 ай бұрын
Oh man I wish I didn't live in a small apartment. I have to turn down the bass as it is to avoid neighbor complaints.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Nearfield subwoofing is for you, ... ie., elevated intensity for you, but no elevated level overall.
@mrgear100
7 ай бұрын
What did you use for amplification, preamps with the Hsu sub? Does a DAC affect the subwoofer, in any way? Thanks!
@aceofspades6667
7 ай бұрын
Wow don’t judge a book by its cover. When I saw the design the port and the size it looked like a home theater sub booming out whale farts. Would never have thought it would integrate well with Maggie’s. Have to try one of these with my 1.7i’s. RSL soeedwoofer 10mk2 or the new 12 product would be an interesting comp.
@ReverendDr.Thomas
7 ай бұрын
I'm sold! Hopefully they will compliment my Neumann monitors well.
@AnimeMaster12345
7 ай бұрын
This or SVS SB-1000 Pro for electronic music listening? Thanks for the video!
@Sthunderrocker
7 ай бұрын
Same question
@weeooh1
7 ай бұрын
I'm all for this sub, esp the value. But damn, a bit massive at 20" v 15" x22".
@ld4974
7 ай бұрын
There is no replacement for displacement!
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
@@ld4974 Yep ... Physics, undefeated, ... just like 𝘽𝙞𝙜𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙩, ie., World Hide-and-Seek Grand Champion.
@_fakeklg
7 ай бұрын
It looks chunky
@mjot2360
7 ай бұрын
Seems like a really capable home theater subwoofer.
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
More than capable.... It rocked my house
@vtkz
7 ай бұрын
for dedicated home theatre always Double- or Single Bass Arrays. This small subs dont do it specially one sub is never enough, at least 2. More subs with correct setup = better performance
@lionelh152
2 ай бұрын
each time i watch your video when you use a subwoofer with standfloor or bookshef speakers ....All is nice sound well ...i ask myself if 1) You don't review subwoofer that don't match speaker ( bad review) 2) all sub you review are great so no preference no comparison beetween sub ? even each sub have there own way to configure because not standart subwoofer regard's tests reviews are : rel tx5, Golden ear Forcefield 30 ,Dual KEF kc62 ,REL HT/1003 MK II ,REL HT/1003 MK II ,SB4000 ....
@rehanihsan370
7 ай бұрын
You need a pair of those subs to the little Maggies sound realistic!!!!
@CUBICUB
7 ай бұрын
Great review
@K-Effect
6 ай бұрын
The subwoofer driver looks similar but not exact to a GRS 12SW-4 12" Subwoofer
@rosswarren436
7 ай бұрын
Anybody know how good the Darlington Labs phono amp is for its price?
@maurice4407
7 ай бұрын
Very interesting Steve, how do we canadiens get these?
@davidstrong8625
5 ай бұрын
Have a stf-1 Sub Trying to find replacement fuse Anything else that might come up scary?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
5 ай бұрын
Did you try contacting HSU?
@John-wk8ig
6 ай бұрын
Debating between this and the rel t/5x for my magnepan lrs+ speakers since they both come in around the same price. Would love anyone’s input on this decision!
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
6 ай бұрын
The Hau is more powerful, the REL well blend better with the Maggies
@John-wk8ig
6 ай бұрын
@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac thanks! Will probably get the rel then, they even have a bit of a sale going on this month which is nice.
@justinrice7300
7 ай бұрын
How do you connect these to an amp without a dedicated sub port? I understand the high level inputs, but if the speaker wires from the amp go to that, how do you connect the speakers?
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Hook the speakers up as normal ... but also run speaker wires to the sub. It's that simple. Hook your speakers up ... then run another set to the sub.
@vtkz
7 ай бұрын
Alway use an DSP for correct time & phase alignment via software. High Level connection is the worst you can do. When you use Subwoofers, always completly via DSP. Specially because one sub isnt enough and causes problems because youve still always cancellations, with two you can get way better control over room modes
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
@@vtkz Agreed with the majority of that, however ... that's not relevant to the question that was posted.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
10 to 15 yrs ago ... I needed four 15"s to supplement my IB. It was a toss up between two Seaton SubMersives, or four Hsu ULS-15s, ten to fifteen years ago ... Hsu offered a nice discount for a quad set. Hsu seemingly offered the superior driver. The SubM seemingly offered the superior amplifier. I went with the SubMs, ... that said I've always appreciated Hsu's operation. They have a strong reputation.
@fascinatedbyeverything
7 ай бұрын
You know - I wonder - do you think the fact the driver is positioned higher up (and thus nearer to chest and ear level) gives it any sort of advantage over a typical sealed subwoofer?
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Good question. Two primary relevant components; - Boundary loading - Modal excitation - Boundary proximity determines the acoustic spatial loading efficiencies. Also, the interference null magnitude and frequency, SBIR, is determined. - The modal excitation component; wherever the sub is located within the room excites a unique grouping of modal behaviors. (Room modes/resonances are established and fixed by the room dimensions. Which modes are excited is determined by sub location. Which modes are experienced is determined by listener location) There is another element; intensity. Vent and cone orientation and proximity to the listener can affect the subjective experience of a given SPL, via velocity.
@Skier_202
7 ай бұрын
I believe I have an older version of this sub, but it's a down-firing from 2013-14. Maybe you could explain the sound qualities of this type vs the down-firing subs?
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
The sound quality isn't determined by down-firing, side-firing, etc. Subs are relatively simple; essentially it's output level, extension, below a distortion threshold. How well it sounds is overwhelmingly dominated by user setup.
@annebokma4637
7 ай бұрын
Any news on that magnepan "subwoofer"?
@annebokma4637
7 ай бұрын
@Reginadavid11 go right ahead 😁
@gtrguyinaz
7 ай бұрын
Steve…. I want to purchase 2 of these…. What do you think… set my Dynaudio speakers on top… I will be contacting you as a patron member….
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
7 ай бұрын
The speakers might be too low when placed on the Hsus.
@kurtweck2276
5 ай бұрын
How about a review of the ccb-8?
@stanmyers5994
7 ай бұрын
Sorry Steve love ya man but, charlie watts drumming was never on fire😢
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
He also said, ... in the pocket.
@stevenkoski228
7 ай бұрын
Charlie’s on fire🔥🤣💩.
@flargosa
7 ай бұрын
How does this compare to a Rel sub in bass resolution and speaker blending ease?
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Resolution and ease of blending ... are more a function of the room, and user setup skill-set.
@flargosa
7 ай бұрын
@@FOH3663 subwoofer speed makes it easier to integrate. Also sub amp design also makes a difference. With Rel the amp has a 8 millisecond delay making it easier to integrate as the sub isn’t far behind.
@vtkz
7 ай бұрын
@@flargosa thats why you never use any of this backplate settings. Instead set everything including Main speakers up via DSP (MiniDsp, Trinnov etc) for the correct and best time & phase alignment. Doesnt realy matter if its a REL or this.
@kenestra123
6 ай бұрын
Is it actually a class D amplifier?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
6 ай бұрын
Sure, like nearly every other subwoofer, they will use class D amps.
@lehsu
7 ай бұрын
Been always dreaming of getting a Hsu. Any idea when they may go on sale?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
7 ай бұрын
This model is a few years old.
@lehsu
7 ай бұрын
@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Rephrase. Does Hsu ever discount their subs? Perhaps during major holidays and Black Friday’s?
@megalodon1726
7 ай бұрын
Sometimes there is a sale around major holidays, but when they go on sale, it's only like $30 or $40 off. You're never going to get 20% off or any major discount like that. They say their margins are already low so they don't have room for major discounts.
@lehsu
7 ай бұрын
@@megalodon1726 Thanjs, well I guess when you make the best in its class, you can afford to be a bit stingy.
@christianjforbes
7 ай бұрын
Why no variable phase?
@sudd3660
7 ай бұрын
one reason is to do not add more delay to the subwoofer. a phase flip is free tho. subwoofers usually adds delay so adding more is an issue, most people need delay to mains.
@peter-mathijslinsen8219
7 ай бұрын
Not available in Europe 😢
@Idiotsincarshere
7 ай бұрын
Aaaaand.... they're sold out
@twiiii1
7 ай бұрын
Why don't admit that open baffle speaker creates bass anomalies in a room that are very erratic. So adding a sub that is fairly linear corrects a lot of those open baffle issues. And why don't you admit plugging the ports stops the echos and anomalies and increases your ability to hear the transients better with out the delayed fuzzy sound of ports. Plus plugging the ports extends the LF capability bandwidth.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Actually, just the opposite. Open baffle dipoles generate less room distortions, more direct sound. Regarding port plugs; yes, they do stop any bad effects emanating from the vent ... as a side effect. The primary effect is simply altering the area under the curve, and the shape of the roll-off.
@wtcwtc9861
7 ай бұрын
Without an app or a remote control, even a very basic one, I'll pass. Not into fiddling with controls behind the sub when I change an album.
@vtkz
7 ай бұрын
why you need to do that ? set everything up with an external dsp for phase & time alignment and leave the backplate more or less untouched. than you create maybe 2x presets for music & film or different genres and youre done. thats the correct way. No professional subwoofer usage need to tweak arround on backplate settings
@osirismarbles5177
7 ай бұрын
looks like the monolith by monoprice sub
@JamaicaSocial
7 ай бұрын
Or more like the Monolith looks like these. These were around long before
@Pete.across.the.street
7 ай бұрын
@@JamaicaSocial they look like each other.
@MarlonBrndo
7 ай бұрын
Monolith has 500 watt rms amp vs 350. Variable phase, and THX. Same price
@danemoreno88
7 ай бұрын
Good sub better than a klipsch or something but definitely not the best good for home theater I didn’t like it for music and don’t like bash amps gotta pay for shipping would rather have rythmik lv12m in this price range
@maurice4407
7 ай бұрын
Me?
@randysalsman6992
7 ай бұрын
You need to run at least duals or you're not really hearing the sub, you miss out on a lot.
@FOH3663
7 ай бұрын
Multiple subs are great, but one good sub in a great location ... is often all that's needed.
@_fakeklg
7 ай бұрын
What about 60 subs? Should I get 60? 😂 I’ve heard that unless you’re running 59 additional subs, you’re missing out on only hearing the sound of 60 subs.
@vtkz
7 ай бұрын
@@FOH3663 no because when you put one sub for example in the corner or on the front wall you will always have at least one cancellation. as more subs you place in the room (google : double or single bass arrays) as better you get the bass response in the room to flat and even playback
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