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HSU Research VTF-2 MK5 12" Subwoofer

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HSUResearch.com has HSU Research VTF-2 MK5 12" Subwoofer on sale for $649. Shipping is $100.

Thanks to community member Be_Kind for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Amplifier Power (RMS) 1400 W Short Term, 350 W Continuous
  • Hybrid Tuning 18 Hz Ported, 22 Hz Ported or Sealed
  • Low End Extension (+/- 2 dB)
  • 16 Hz (1 port open)
  • 22 Hz (2 ports open)
  • Woofer Front Firing 12 Inch
  • Q Control Range 0.3 - 0.7
  • Crossover 30 - 90 Hz, Bypassable
  • Crossover Slope 24 dB/Oct
  • Phase 0°/180°
  • Inputs Line Level (2), Speaker Level (2)

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Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $200 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
    • Warranty: 7-years on Woofer, 2-years on Electronics

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Written by Be_Kind
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HSUResearch.com has HSU Research VTF-2 MK5 12" Subwoofer on sale for $649. Shipping is $100.

Thanks to community member Be_Kind for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Amplifier Power (RMS) 1400 W Short Term, 350 W Continuous
  • Hybrid Tuning 18 Hz Ported, 22 Hz Ported or Sealed
  • Low End Extension (+/- 2 dB)
  • 16 Hz (1 port open)
  • 22 Hz (2 ports open)
  • Woofer Front Firing 12 Inch
  • Q Control Range 0.3 - 0.7
  • Crossover 30 - 90 Hz, Bypassable
  • Crossover Slope 24 dB/Oct
  • Phase 0°/180°
  • Inputs Line Level (2), Speaker Level (2)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $200 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
    • Warranty: 7-years on Woofer, 2-years on Electronics

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Abstracted
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Piece of advice for fellow SD'ers, buy subs used.
I've bought several used over the years: M&K, HSU, and SVS. Because they're old tech, they're reliable.

My last one was a mint SVS SB2000 for only $275 from Offerup.

Advantages:

You can audition before buying
You don't pay sales tax
You don't pay shipping
You'll be able to resell it for almost the same price
randomchaos
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Shipping is $100, making this $749.
lattiboy
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SVS is kind of a darling online, and they make excellent subs, but I prefer HSU especially if you're looking for 2 channel audio and not home theater (though HSU is more than competent for that too).

The idea of a subwoofer is to NOT hear it, and I have found HSU to be among the best at blending well. REL and RBH are the very best, but are incredibly expensive.

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May 29, 2022 07:39 PM
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lattiboyMay 29, 2022 07:39 PM
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SVS is kind of a darling online, and they make excellent subs, but I prefer HSU especially if you're looking for 2 channel audio and not home theater (though HSU is more than competent for that too).

The idea of a subwoofer is to NOT hear it, and I have found HSU to be among the best at blending well. REL and RBH are the very best, but are incredibly expensive.
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May 29, 2022 07:47 PM
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randyj17May 29, 2022 07:47 PM
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Man I've been looking at subs for months now and was leaning towards the VTF3. Think I'm realizing that I don't need that much power and may just need to jump on this.
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May 29, 2022 07:58 PM
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DataRerunMay 29, 2022 07:58 PM
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Have two of these in my home theater and it's amazing. With the price of the SVS PB2000 pro being pretty high and the original PB2000 all but gone except for a few minutes into an outlet sale before they sell out, this is probably the best value in 12 inch home theater ported subs.
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May 29, 2022 08:03 PM
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kqian111
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May 29, 2022 08:03 PM
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What's the comparable SVS sub?
May 29, 2022 08:08 PM
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DataRerunMay 29, 2022 08:08 PM
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Quote from kevinqian :
What's the comparable SVS sub?
PB2000 (non-pro)
May 29, 2022 08:29 PM
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randomchaosMay 29, 2022 08:29 PM
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Shipping is $100, making this $749.
May 29, 2022 08:36 PM
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roking888May 29, 2022 08:36 PM
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Quote from DataRerun :
PB2000 (non-pro)
I would say the PB-1000 pro is closer in comparison, as it is 325w RMS and this sub is 350w RMS, while the PB-2000 bumps up to 500w RMS, which is a tier up imo.
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May 29, 2022 08:44 PM
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covertfantomMay 29, 2022 08:44 PM
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Bought from them a couple of years ago. Sub still going strong. They were located in Anaheim, CA. If you're in the area, you can go to their studio for a listen.
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Quote from randomchaos :
Shipping is $100, making this $749.
I would add their trial time is 30 days and you pay return shipping.
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LA_Art_CollectorMay 29, 2022 08:57 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank LA_Art_Collector

Piece of advice for fellow SD'ers, buy subs used.
I've bought several used over the years: M&K, HSU, and SVS. Because they're old tech, they're reliable.

My last one was a mint SVS SB2000 for only $275 from Offerup.

Advantages:
  • You can audition before buying
  • You don't pay sales tax
  • You don't pay shipping
  • You'll be able to resell it for almost the same price
Last edited by Abstracted May 29, 2022 at 02:01 PM.
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May 29, 2022 09:13 PM
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kqian111
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May 29, 2022 09:13 PM
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Quote from Abstracted :
Piece of advice for fellow SD'ers, buy subs used.
I've bought several used over the years: M&K, HSU, and SVS. Because they're old tech, they're reliable.

My last one was a mint SVS SB2000 for only $275 from Offerup.

Advantages:
  • You can audition before buying
  • You don't pay sales tax
  • You don't pay shipping
  • You'll be able to resell it for almost the same price
100% agreed. They don't come out with new sub tech every year like they do with receivers so depreciation is almost flat after the first few years. Old ones from 5 years ago are just as good as new ones if well cared for and cost you less than half.
May 29, 2022 09:14 PM
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jcnixMay 29, 2022 09:14 PM
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Quote from KillJoyEX :
This 12 was also $649 on sale. 500watts, rated down to 17Hz.

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/674158
Great deal, but that was 6 months ago when they were clearing out the last of the v1 after the v2 was released. That model will never be available again and the v2 will probably never be that price, unless maybe they release a v3 and need to clearance the v2.

What's the best price we've seen for a MP 12 inch v2, 729?
May 29, 2022 09:15 PM
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dealzslickMay 29, 2022 09:15 PM
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I know inflation is a bitch but I bought this in March for 609. Also you have to pay 100 for shipping. 849 seems like a huge jump since March.

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May 29, 2022 09:17 PM
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jcnixMay 29, 2022 09:17 PM
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Quote from roking888 :
I would say the PB-1000 pro is closer in comparison, as it is 325w RMS and this sub is 350w RMS, while the PB-2000 bumps up to 500w RMS, which is a tier up imo.
I have a PB-1000 pro on the way. Is this HSU much better for home theater?
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