For those of you looking for a really good home theater or musical sub, this is an excellent choice. They currently have a pre-order deal which is $100 off the official price + 1/2price shipping + Hsu t-shirt. This offer ends today at 9pm Est.

This is the latest VTF-3HO model, which they had at CES..although I haven't personally heard it, I've only heard good things from those who have.

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For those of you who don't know, this is an online only, and a very reputable company...but, I guess I posted this deal for the niche of Home theater owners that would need/want this kind of sub.

Specs and all are on the forums, but here is a small excerpt:

Frequency response (Maximum extension mode)
16 Hz ± 1 dB
Frequency response (Maximum output mode)
20 Hz ± 1 dB
Woofer size 12 inches using XBL^2 TM Linear BL motor technology

(Check http://www.adireaudio.com/Files/XBL2DetailsPaper.pdf for more info on this feature)
Driver Orientation Sidefiring with Tunable Dual Rear Firing Ports or optional TurboCharger

Amplifier power rating 500 Watts (2000w peak)
Crossover frequency range 30-90 Hz, bypassable

Dimensions 546 mm (height) 432 mm (width) 635 mm (depth)
Shipping weight 50.5 Kgs


Turbo Charger
Add-on Turbo Charger for all ports open operation (bass flat to 16Hz - with no port plug restriction
VTF-3 HO with Turbo Charger (overall dimensions) 800 mm (height) 432 mm (width) 762 mm (depth)


EDIT: OOps, forgot to put price: it's $799 for the sub, and an extra $100 for the turbo.
Like I said, this is for those who are interested in this type of subwoofer, not for everyone.

So you post this deal, but you don't tell us how much it will cost. Then we click the link that this will cost $799 PLUS shipping???? And this is hot because why?

Good catch. This is a nice sub and $100 off makes it very interesting. I'm trying to build my own system and this would be a great piece to start with. Thanks!

Title reflects the price now.

If, this sub can do what they claim, I think it'll be better than the equivalent priced SVS (atleast their cube subs, their cylinder subs can go really low/loud). Although, SVS is supposedly a great internet brand too.

I've never seen a single negative or even a neutral review for the current Hsu Vtf-3 Mk2 model, so I went ahead and pre-ordered one today. Unfortunately, my batch won't ship till end of March

Hsu does make good subwoofers and $100 off by preordering is a nice opening discount. However, at that price, I would also very much consider SVS. Fatwallet is about getting the best deal and the most for your money! I would definitely buy an Hsu or SVS (you are buying directly from the maker!) over a similar priced subwoofer from a retailer. A $800 SVS or Hsu sub easily outperforms (sound quality especially)a $800 Velodyne, etc. Simply put...$500, $800, whatever amount spent on a Hsu or SVS gets you more for your subwoofer dollars.

myn said:How can a sub be turbo charged?

rofl..

If you have the know-how you can build your own that will tromple this for half the price.

I would think they whine of the turbo charger would interfere with the loud rumbles its supposed to make...


hmm..

LOL. The ventriloquist VT-12 was a total POS, worse than the bose cubes. at least the bose cone are paper so the sound is more natural even Bose misses some highs and lows, normal listeners can't tell the difference anyway. but that VT-12 man it sucked big time.

i'll pass on this sub. get the dayton from part express for a fraction of the price.

i built my own shiva 12" seal sub excellent too.

Don't waste ur money here.

Well, I'm glad atleast some people were able to get in on the deal.
I ended up ordering it with the turbo, because it should allow more area and result in more depth, and of course less port noise with the big ports. Plus the turbo, if bought seperately, is supposedly going to go for $200.
Anyway, I guess the pre-order is over, although, I don't see anything about that on the Hsu forums yet...so I'm not going mark this deal as dead, quite yet...hopefully any late viewers can still sneak one in tommorrow.
Can't wait to get the sub >:-D

i have to say that ventriloquist system was really lame and not even worth the 120 i paid at CompUSA. however, the STF2 i got at CompUSA is awesome, so i wouldn't base your opinions about hsu solely on the surround speaker system.

Another vote for Hsu subs.