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forum thread Posted by TheEdge • Nov 21, 2022
forum thread Posted by TheEdge • Nov 21, 2022

HSU Research VTF-2 MK5 12” Subwoofer $639 + $100 S&H - $739

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HSU Research has their 12" VTF-2 MKS subwoofer for $639 + $100 shipping [hsuresearch.com]. Was in the market for some home theater subwoofers and found this.

EDIT: Price is now $10 lower than when I posted it. This now beats the FP deal from 5 months ago by $10.

Probably more than I want to spend for subwoofers, but thought somebody else might find it useful.

Product At a Glance
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)
Power Outlet Requirement 430 W, 120/240V
Enclosure Dimensions 20 1⁄2" H x 15" W x 22" D
Dimensions with Grill, Feet & Amp 21 1⁄2" H x 15" W x 24" D
Weight 62 lbs
Warranty 7-years on Woofer, 2-years on Electronics
Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.

https://www.hsuresearch.com/produ...-2mk5.html
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HSU Research has their 12" VTF-2 MKS subwoofer for $639 + $100 shipping [hsuresearch.com]. Was in the market for some home theater subwoofers and found this.

EDIT: Price is now $10 lower than when I posted it. This now beats the FP deal from 5 months ago by $10.

Probably more than I want to spend for subwoofers, but thought somebody else might find it useful.

Product At a Glance
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)
Power Outlet Requirement 430 W, 120/240V
Enclosure Dimensions 20 1⁄2" H x 15" W x 22" D
Dimensions with Grill, Feet & Amp 21 1⁄2" H x 15" W x 24" D
Weight 62 lbs
Warranty 7-years on Woofer, 2-years on Electronics
Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A.

https://www.hsuresearch.com/produ...-2mk5.html

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Nov 21, 2022
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notaxstate
Nov 21, 2022
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Excellent deal.
Nov 21, 2022
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fintlewoodlewix
Nov 21, 2022
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I wish I had two of these instead of one PB16. Alas, no do-overs.
Nov 21, 2022
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GMan78
Nov 21, 2022
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How is this a slick deal? It's only$30 less than the regular price?
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Nov 21, 2022
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macpro
Nov 21, 2022
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Worth mentioning that other models are on sale as well. HSU is a great brand. Just be aware that return shipping -- if you decide you don't like the sub -- is all on you.
Last edited by macpro November 21, 2022 at 05:35 AM.
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TheEdge
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Price is now $10 lower than when I posted it. This now beats the FP deal from 5 months ago by $10.
Nov 21, 2022
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zodiac0
Nov 21, 2022
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
I wish I had two of these instead of one PB16. Alas, no do-overs.
Can you elaborate why? I'm looking for a new sub and was considering the PB16 or a HSU VTF-15H
Nov 21, 2022
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FabulousBelieve394
Nov 21, 2022
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Quote from zodiac0 :
Can you elaborate why? I'm looking for a new sub and was considering the PB16 or a HSU VTF-15H
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Nov 21, 2022
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fintlewoodlewix
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Quote from zodiac0 :
Can you elaborate why? I'm looking for a new sub and was considering the PB16 or a HSU VTF-15H
To smaller subs will give better (more even) sound then one big one, the PB16 is a monster so it's hard to locate, the two smaller HSU might make decent speaker stands, I don't need all the fancy SVS software since I have a minidsp and dirac, and the PB16 is frankly just totally overpowered for me. My most-excellent JBL 708P speakers run out of steam long before the PB16 does.

To be clear, other than size, there's nothing but awesome performance from the PB16.

Now, if I just didn't care about price, I might go for 3-4 SB16s. They can be tucked away, and SVS does have amazingly low distortion and amazingly flat response. They do, I think, make the best subs for anything but massive theaters. Just not the best value unless you need their doodads.
Nov 21, 2022
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DjScibbity
Nov 21, 2022
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Solid Deal Still rocking an ancient HSU STF-1 (been relocated to bedroom duty now that I have a PSA TV18) in the living room. This is indeed a great value sub, but Id also recommend checking out Monoprice Monolith and also Power Sound Audio (PSA) models, though both those are likely to be a bit more $$$ (but you get a lot more sub as well).
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Quote from DjScibbity :
Solid Deal Still rocking an ancient HSU STF-1 (been relocated to bedroom duty now that I have a PSA TV18) in the living room. This is indeed a great value sub, but Id also recommend checking out Monoprice Monolith and also Power Sound Audio (PSA) models, though both those are likely to be a bit more $$$ (but you get a lot more sub as well).
If I'm just looking for a low maintenance sub and don't want to mess with Q dials and closing ports, would you recommend a monolith 12" versus this?

15x17 carpeted man cave primarily for movies. 7.2.2 with Klipsch Sub-12HGs currently.
Nov 22, 2022
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
To smaller subs will give better (more even) sound then one big one, the PB16 is a monster so it's hard to locate, the two smaller HSU might make decent speaker stands, I don't need all the fancy SVS software since I have a minidsp and dirac, and the PB16 is frankly just totally overpowered for me. My most-excellent JBL 708P speakers run out of steam long before the PB16 does.

To be clear, other than size, there's nothing but awesome performance from the PB16.

Now, if I just didn't care about price, I might go for 3-4 SB16s. They can be tucked away, and SVS does have amazingly low distortion and amazingly flat response. They do, I think, make the best subs for anything but massive theaters. Just not the best value unless you need their doodads.
Thanks for the response. I have an older MX350THX that I was looking at pairing up with a newer sub and eventually swapping out the MX350THX so both subs match.
Nov 22, 2022
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DjScibbity
Nov 22, 2022
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Quote from TheEdge :
If I'm just looking for a low maintenance sub and don't want to mess with Q dials and closing ports, would you recommend a monolith 12" versus this?

15x17 carpeted man cave primarily for movies. 7.2.2 with Klipsch Sub-12HGs currently.
Id think this sub would outperform the Mono 12", but the Mono 15 or 16" would surely outperform this sub (but the cost of the mono is more). Either would be low maint subs that you could "set and forget" once you dial them in initially (Leave all ports open).
Nov 22, 2022
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fintlewoodlewix
Nov 22, 2022
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Quote from zodiac0 :
Thanks for the response. I have an older MX350THX that I was looking at pairing up with a newer sub and eventually swapping out the MX350THX so both subs match.
Seems reasonable. Might be better off just biting the bullet now, though, and getting two of something new. It's real work to integrate mismatched subs.
Nov 24, 2022
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Nexus99
Nov 24, 2022
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Pretty good if you need ported. If you want sealed check out the Starke Sound sale.

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Quote from Nexus99 :
Pretty good if you need ported. If you want sealed check out the Spam Sound sale.
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