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Yes, I've had several SVS subs and they were all very very good. Some are tunable to produce really low frequency response down to 10hz in some cases.
I'd happily have one again although at the moment I'm running a 15" sealed sub fed with 3.8kw of power. You can never have too much headroom.
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Srces: Squeezebox Touch | OSMC Vero 4K+
Procs: HD621 > G61R > Minidsp DDRC-88D
Spkrs: 7200.2 + 5KC + 5Ks | iNuke6K > USC15 | iNuke3K > 2 x Crowson T108SS
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I'm running a 15" sealed sub fed with 3.8kw of power. You can never have too much headroom. Which sub and amp is that?
HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502
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They appear to be based (think they are closely related) on the old RELs such as the Storm, Stentor etc. I believe the amps and/or cabinets were made by BK for REL before they went East.
Solid construction, the piano black ones are great. If you're anywhere near Shropshire I would be more than happy to demo. Thanks - sadly I'm not but appreciate the offer.
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Which sub and amp is that? It's a Behringer iNuke6000DSP powering a handbuilt sub made by a company called Gecko. Immense weight to the cabinet, over 100kg. 15" driver, Fi I think, dual 4ohm voice coils. I'm using both amp channels to drive it, one channel per coil.
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Srces: Squeezebox Touch | OSMC Vero 4K+
Procs: HD621 > G61R > Minidsp DDRC-88D
Spkrs: 7200.2 + 5KC + 5Ks | iNuke6K > USC15 | iNuke3K > 2 x Crowson T108SS
Video: JVC HD950 & 1.9m React3 2.4:1 screen
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I went from a Velodyne 1200 to the DSW 1500 and find the bass far more effecctive, albeit at 10% of the power.
DSP8000uSE, DSP5200HC, DSP33, DSW1500, 808v5, 861v4, WiiM Pro+, Panasonic 55" Plasma, DMP-BDT700 Blu-ray,
MECOOL MEon1, Russ Andrews Signature Power Block, UltraFuses, SuperFuses, Kimber Signature PS Interfaces.
Prior: DSP7000.2, DSP6000.2, DSP5000.2, DSP5000.2HC, 508.24, 568.2, 596, G98DH & G68D.
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The Perlisten subs are getting rave reviews if they fall within budget.
Cinema: Meridian 271, 3 x DSP640 (behind screen), 4 x DSP320 (in-ceiling), 4 x DSP3100 (surrounds), 2 x AC12 (interface). 2 x Perlisten D12s subs, Lyngdorf MP40 processor. DT 145" 2.35 AT screen. Sony VW870 projector & S-T lens, Lumagen Radiance Pro.
Lounge: Roon, NUC, Kef LS50 Wireless + 2 x REL Gibraltar-2 subs
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The Perlisten subs are getting rave reviews ... I should hope so having just seen the price... ... if they fall within budget. Sadly, they do not.
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Seaton Audio F18 is for me, hands down the best value in subwoofers. It outperforms many subs costing multiple thousands more.
www.cmbintegrations.comOne step from the Presidency #1 Trinnov Altitude 32-8-16, 271, 8000XE, 7200SEHC, 7200.2, Seaton F18, JL Fathom F113, Revel w990's, Kef R7, ATI 528 Amp, JVC RS4100K, SI screen. Roon Nucleus+, Eno AG, Eno M link, 218. #2 Mark Levinson No5105, Ayre VX8 and CX8, Vandersteen Treo CT, Preamp varies. #3 Meridian Ellipse
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Any views on the Sw5500, I've been told there is one available within pick-up distance.
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I think it depends on what you want from a sub. Meridian subs were immediately off my radar due to the absence of frequency response in the specs and also the relatively lower power ratings.
Do you want something that's going to play well at -10db or louder?
Do you want something that'll hit the really low frequencies?
If yes to either or both, you probably want to look for something outside of the M ecosystem.
Also depends on your room size.
Chris
Srces: Squeezebox Touch | OSMC Vero 4K+
Procs: HD621 > G61R > Minidsp DDRC-88D
Spkrs: 7200.2 + 5KC + 5Ks | iNuke6K > USC15 | iNuke3K > 2 x Crowson T108SS
Video: JVC HD950 & 1.9m React3 2.4:1 screen
Room: 5.8x2.8m | Various GIK Panels
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As Chris mentioned the SW5500 and other legacy Meridian subs while good for music really didn't go very low when it came to LFE.
www.cmbintegrations.comOne step from the Presidency #1 Trinnov Altitude 32-8-16, 271, 8000XE, 7200SEHC, 7200.2, Seaton F18, JL Fathom F113, Revel w990's, Kef R7, ATI 528 Amp, JVC RS4100K, SI screen. Roon Nucleus+, Eno AG, Eno M link, 218. #2 Mark Levinson No5105, Ayre VX8 and CX8, Vandersteen Treo CT, Preamp varies. #3 Meridian Ellipse
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I think it depends on what you want from a sub. Meridian subs were immediately off my radar due to the absence of frequency response in the specs and also the relatively lower power ratings.
Do you want something that's going to play well at -10db or louder?
Do you want something that'll hit the really low frequencies?
If yes to either or both, you probably want to look for something outside of the M ecosystem.
Also depends on your room size. Thanks Chris - the room is the entire third open plan third floor/loft of a c.6000 sq ft house, so while it's not the full 2000 sq ft of the other floors it's pretty close, with around 8' ceilings. so it's going to be a bit of a challenge and I may need to consider downsizing front left and right in order to have budget to place multiple subs. I would like to get to low frequencies, or at least 18-20, but it likely won’t be played at anything like 95dB averages
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