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Post by scubadiver on Oct 15, 2014 15:49:23 GMT -5
Starting to research two new subs for my new HT.... I'm looking at companies like SVS, Rythmik, and PSA. My budget is $1000 per sub.
Prior to the drywall going up, I pulled two cables to each of my sub locations - one RCA (shielded RG6 from Monoprice) and one XLR (again, from Monoprice).
Given the length of my cables, should I limit my sub choices to only those with an XLR input, (which, given my budget, I think makes Rythmik my only option) or am I good to go with my shielded RCA's? (Which, obviously, I can buy anything I want within my budget...)
About two weeks ago, I purchased a UMC-200 via the Secret Warehouse Sale (the secret that everybody knows about... Ha!) - so both XLR and RCA are now an option for me.
My confession: The only thing I really know about XLR connections/cables, is they are 'better' or 'recommended' for longer cable runs. However, I don't know what is considered to be a long cable run: 10-feet? 50-feet? 100-feet? 1,000-feet?
All help and suggestions are appreciated...
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Post by sct on Oct 15, 2014 16:02:53 GMT -5
100 ft. or less for XLR would be reasonable. And take a good look at Velodyne DD and Optimum subs, they are some of the best out there...
SCT
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Post by Percussionista on Oct 15, 2014 16:22:29 GMT -5
Starting to research two new subs for my new HT.... I'm looking at companies like SVS, Rythmik, and PSA. My budget is $1000 per sub.
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Given the length of my cables, should I limit my sub choices to only those with an XLR input, (which, given my budget, I think makes Rythmik my only option) or am I good to go with my shielded RCA's? If you can stretch just a bit, you can buy two SVS PC12-Plus subs for $2279.99 - it's on their page for buying dual subwoofers, so you'd save about $60 per sub. These do have the XLR ins, but not their smaller sibling. If all three of the manufacturers you mention have free shipping then that's a wash there. These SVS PC12-Pluses will definitely rock your house (though there certainly are bigger, more killer and of course more expensive subs out there). |
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Post by Gary Cook on Oct 15, 2014 18:20:40 GMT -5
Length of cable run and interference (EMF, EMI, RFI etc) are the two reasons why you would choose the XLR interconnects over RCA's. So how long is the run and do you have any reasons to believe that there may be interference in your environment?
Cheers
Gary
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Post by Davecski65 on Oct 15, 2014 19:29:48 GMT -5
Dual PSAs ,but they have RCA inputs,I went from emotive Ultra 10s with XLR and didn't really notice any difference,EXCEPT the bigger subs now are awesome!
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Post by novisnick on Oct 15, 2014 19:33:01 GMT -5
Dual PSAs ,but they have RCA inputs,I went from emotive Ultra 10s with XLR and didn't really notice any difference,EXCEPT the bigger subs now are awesome! davecski65, how are you I joking those subs? how low do they go in your HT?,,,,,,,what size is it( room ) im expecting a pair in the morning, very excited and hopeful. |
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Post by Davecski65 on Oct 15, 2014 19:48:08 GMT -5
Dual PSAs ,but they have RCA inputs,I went from emotive Ultra 10s with XLR and didn't really notice any difference,EXCEPT the bigger subs now are awesome! davecski65, how are you I joking those subs? how low do they go in your HT?,,,,,,,what size is it( room ) im expecting a pair in the morning, very excited and hopeful. novisnick I luv them,they go pretty dam deep,i have yet to find anything that they haven't handled,You will luv them. I have had them about 8 months They are way over kill for my small basement Theather my space is only 13x9x7 its in a corner of my basement so it is open to the larger end I have had many times when they have shaken every bone in my body as I sat on my couch. It may take awhile to get them tuned to the room,i have moved them numerous times and have found that close to center at both sides of my entertainment center sound the best My ERM 6.2s are on the outside of them.I will try to post a pic if poss. ENJOY |
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Post by Davecski65 on Oct 15, 2014 20:01:16 GMT -5
Dual PSAs ,but they have RCA inputs,I went from emotive Ultra 10s with XLR and didn't really notice any difference,EXCEPT the bigger subs now are awesome! davecski65, how are you I joking those subs? how low do they go in your HT?,,,,,,,what size is it( room ) im expecting a pair in the morning, very excited and hopeful. Here are a couple of pics I only sit about 6ft from subs so they are within close proximity too me. |
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Post by Davecski65 on Oct 15, 2014 20:10:13 GMT -5
sorry tryin to load pics,seems as site wont let me download anything?
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Post by novisnick on Oct 15, 2014 20:17:26 GMT -5
Thanks so much!
Yep, no pics for anyone. I can't even activate the select pic option!!!!
Wonder if Mods know???
My cave is 14 x 16 x 8'
Unfortunately I can only place one in the front corner, I've had pretty good response from my other sub to my left halfway down the wall on my side
Hope these work the same way,,,,,draw,,,,,craw,,,,,craw,,,,,,
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Post by Davecski65 on Oct 15, 2014 20:25:26 GMT -5
Thanks so much! Yep, no pics for anyone. I can't even activate the select pic option!!!! Wonder if Mods know??? My cave is 14 x 16 x 8' Unfortunately I can only place one in the front corner, I've had pretty good response from my other sub to my left halfway down the wall on my side Hope these work the same way,,,,,draw,,,,,craw,,,,,craw,,,,,, Yea thought it was me but I couldn't activate attachments either,I was able to add it to my avatar. I had one of them in a corner but seemed alittle too boomy,so I moved as seen in avatar sound better bass seems better also. Good luck moving them,they are not LIGHT!!! |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 15, 2014 20:26:10 GMT -5
Thanks so much! Yep, no pics for anyone. I can't even activate the select pic option!!!! Wonder if Mods know??? My cave is 14 x 16 x 8' Unfortunately I can only place one in the front corner, I've had pretty good response from my other sub to my left halfway down the wall on my side Hope these work the same way,,,,,draw,,,,,craw,,,,,craw,,,,,,  You our can post pictures using photobucket my friends!!! no Problem! |
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Post by hemster on Oct 15, 2014 21:51:43 GMT -5
sorry tryin to load pics,seems as site wont let me download anything? I believe this to be a problem with proboards currently. They'll take care of it soon I hope. |
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Post by scubadiver on Oct 15, 2014 22:40:15 GMT -5
Length of cable run and interference (EMF, EMI, RFI etc) are the two reasons why you would choose the XLR interconnects over RCA's. So how long is the run and do you have any reasons to believe that there may be interference in your environment? Cheers Gary Hi Gary - Well, my cables are crossing over numerous electrical pipes, running next to several can lights, etc. A typical basement ceiling. So, to answer your question, there probably is interference. Additionally, the cables are 50' long. I suppose i should only consider subs that use XLR. |
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Post by Gary Cook on Oct 15, 2014 22:57:16 GMT -5
Length of cable run and interference (EMF, EMI, RFI etc) are the two reasons why you would choose the XLR interconnects over RCA's. So how long is the run and do you have any reasons to believe that there may be interference in your environment? Well, my cables are crossing over numerous electrical pipes, running next to several can lights, etc. A typical basement ceiling. So, to answer your question, there probably is interference. Additionally, the cables are 50' long. I suppose i should only consider subs that use XLR. I suspect that you just answered your own question. Cheers Gary |
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