SVS Cylindrical Subwoofers with MLs?

[peacefulcargo]

Have any of you any experience with SVS cylindrical subs with MLs? Any info appreciated.

 

[Dan Osib]

I hear that they sound phenomenal however they are not fast enough to keep up with Martin Logans/ Electrostatics.

 

[jmschnur]

I tried Hsu cylinders and came to the same conclusions.


J

 

[edwinr]

I was wondering about SVS myself. I didn't want to take the risk buying online, so I opted for the REL sub.

 

[beek]

Have any of you any experience with SVS cylindrical subs with MLs? Any info appreciated.

I use a pair of SVS 20-39 CS subs one port open x/o'ed at 50-60Hz 24db per/oct with my Vista's

 

[cstory]

I use a PC12 Ultra and a PC13 Ultra with my Vista's. I think they sound great. I think they are distortion free and have plenty of output. I do have to say that I think the PC13 Ultra sounds a little better than the PC12 Ultra (which is what you might expect), but the PC12 is no slouch. Some people may think they are "not fast enough" but I don't find that to be the case. In my room, the bass just happens and is part of the music/movie. It doesn't stand out as more or less, or different from any other aspect of the sound. So for me, they were the right choice.

The bass did seem to improve when I added the second subwoofer (the PC13 Ultra). That is when the system transitioned to being effortless and better integrated.

So maybe the lesson is that two is better than one.

BTW, using a Marantz AV-8003 Pre-Pro.

Chuck

 

[gordonmenninger]

Yeas they are too slow. JL subs are a great match with ML's!

 

[beek]

Have any of you any experience with SVS cylindrical subs with MLs? Any info appreciated.

Please read on your own regarding woofers & speed and take everything here with a grain of Salt.............