Just purchased a near mint SVS 20-39 PC-PLUS (3 years old - 12.2 driver) for $600 shipped.

Did I do good?

All you have to think about is that a new one with the 12.3 driver would have been a little over $900 with shipping and tax.

$600 sounds reasonable to me.....I'd look into upgrading the woofer to the 12.3 though....I cannot quote you on HOW MUCH of an improvement it would be, but I know the 12.3 is a step up from the 12.2 from what I have read.

Just purchased a near mint SVS 20-39 PC-PLUS (3 years old - 12.2 driver) for $600 shipped.

Did I do good?

attaboy.

I'd look into upgrading the woofer to the 12.3 though....I cannot quote you on HOW MUCH of an improvement it would be, but I know the 12.3 is a step up from the 12.2 from what I have read.

If he does that then he might as well buy a new one with a 12.3 since he will spend more total that way.

attaboy.


Thanks! Whew!

If he does that then he might as well buy a new one with a 12.3 since he will spend more total that way.


How do you figure....the upgrade is $169

http://www.svsound.com/products-parts-plus12_3woofer2.cfm

$600+169=$769 Figure maybe $15-$20 shipping and $10 in tax STILL leaves him ahead of the game....at UNDER $800.

Still way under the near $940 price tag of a New one shippied with tax...

It was only a suggestion..........he would have to look into the difference in performange from the 12.2 to the 12.3.

I mentioned I have NO IDEA if it is worth it....that he would have to ask SVS or ask the forum for people who have made the switch.

Thanks guys, it was actually $575 shipped, but I opted for Paypal instead of MO to get the sub faster and that pushed it to almost $600.

I may look into the 12.3, but I'll have to see what it sounds like as is...my whole point was to try and get a near reference quality sub for a ridiculously low price, something I really never believed was possible.

Even with the 12.2 driver you are in for a treat! :D I wish you could take a video of your face when you first try the sub out.....most of us had a bruise on our chin from our jaw hitting the floor

As Ron and Tom have said many times, there's not much difference between the 12.2 and 12.3 until you get the sub pretty loud. In a small to midsize room at moderate volumes save your coin. Mid to large room and higher output -- get the 12.3.

The tune you use is another factor -- because of the lower tunes are less efficient, if you are running 12 Hz tune, get the 12.3. 16Hz tune -- depends on output. 20Hz tune -- save your money (if you are short of SPL in 20 Hz tune I'd put the upgrade coin toward the purchase of a second sub).

Something like that, anyway. :)

I wish you could take a video of your face when you first try the sub out.....most of us had a bruise on our chin from our jaw hitting the floor

Care to share your video of the experience – better still, perhaps you might have a group shot of the “most of us” displaying the proud wounds – the extreme enthusiasm borders on simple animated exaggerations http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t130/VinylSpinner/Drunk.jpg

Thanks for the replies...yeah everything I've read talks about the jaw-dropping moment..can't wait, maybe I will film it.

I'll probably stick with 20HZ, maybe go to 16, it's a mid-sized room, so I should have more than enough sub.

I've been trolling the Internet for something magical, found a few M&K dualies for around $600-700, but they were 7-10 years old and 125-200 watts at best (although I've heard they can kick). Of course the venerable Dr. HSU was on the list, so it was really that I got tired of looking and just pulled the trigger when I found the SVS.

This is for HT mostly as I have another music rig, so I'm not too worried about the mid bass roll off associated with the 20-39, although depending on who you listen to, it's good for music too.

Care to share your video of the experience – better still, perhaps you might have a group shot of the “most of us” displaying the proud wounds – the extreme enthusiasm borders on simple animated exaggerations http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t130/VinylSpinner/Drunk.jpg



Don't be an ....

I was only kidding........Why do you feel the need to even post a comment like that....it is useless and pointless to the topic.

Just purchased a near mint SVS 20-39 PC-PLUS (3 years old - 12.2 driver) for $600 shipped.

Did I do good?

attaboy! :D

Attaboy! I bought my 16-46 PC-Plus for $575 from a local seller so I didn't have to pay any shipping. I've pondered upgrading to the 12.3 woofer as well.

Attaboy! I bought my 16-46 PC-Plus for $575 from a local seller so I didn't have to pay any shipping. I've pondered upgrading to the 12.3 woofer as well.

WOW....you need an ATTABOY too!!!