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post #3271 of 4060
12/23/12 at 9:41pm
Well, as my luck would have it, my wife now wants a longer sofa... There is now an end of a couch ~7 inches in front of my sub. Will this seriously impact my sound?
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post #3272 of 4060
12/24/12 at 9:58am
Do you mean there is a 7" gap between the front of the sub and the sofa? That would be plenty of room for the sub. Not a problem.
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post #3273 of 4060
12/24/12 at 10:53am
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Originally Posted by dr_hsu View Post

Do you mean there is a 7" gap between the front of the sub and the sofa? That would be plenty of room for the sub. Not a problem.

Exactly what I meant!

Thanks Dr Hsu and happy holidays!!!
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post #3274 of 4060
12/24/12 at 3:24pm
You too!
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post #3275 of 4060
12/24/12 at 4:24pm
Curious question: Does HSU research run specials on this Sub? I am almost already ready to pull the trigger. However, dragging my foot waiting for $50 off. Hope my wait doesn't end up as a mirage.

Merry Christmas
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post #3276 of 4060
12/24/12 at 5:19pm
I've never seen this model go on sale. More surprising to me is that the price hasn't gone up since it was introduced. Shipping went up $10 , but I can't fault HSU for passing along an increased cost.

They do have a "B-stock" page, listed about 3/4 down on the FAQ page, but I've never seen an VTF15 there...and there's not usually much there at all. AFAIK, it's what they do with returns from their 30 day in home trial offer...and those items don't offer returns or an in-home trial. Really, there's hardly ever anything there, and when something does pop up.... 10 to 15% off ... it's not there long.

I'd say just get it if you want it. That sub wouldn't be less capable even ... not on sale.smile.gif
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post #3277 of 4060
12/24/12 at 5:35pm
Thanks. This is exactly what I wanted to know.
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post #3278 of 4060
12/24/12 at 7:40pm
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Originally Posted by wlhungdude View Post

I've never seen this model go on sale. More surprising to me is that the price hasn't gone up since it was introduced. Shipping went up $10 , but I can't fault HSU for passing along an increased cost.
They do have a "B-stock" page, listed about 3/4 down on the FAQ page, but I've never seen an VTF15 there...and there's not usually much there at all. AFAIK, it's what they do with returns from their 30 day in home trial offer...and those items don't offer returns or an in-home trial. Really, there's hardly ever anything there, and when something does pop up.... 10 to 15% off ... it's not there long.
I'd say just get it if you want it. That sub wouldn't be less capable even ... not on sale.smile.gif

Glad you noticed that we have so far kept the price! Costs have been going up and up and we are trying hard not to raise the selling price. Hence it's effectively on sale! Thanks to all of you buying many of these, we could so far hold onto lower margins and making it up by volume.

Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for your great support.
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post #3279 of 4060
12/25/12 at 8:50am
Don't raise it yet! I'm trying to get one around Jan or Feb timeline. I just need to sell my VTF3 MK4 somehow.
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post #3280 of 4060
12/25/12 at 9:00am
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Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for your great support.

Merry Christmas to you too Dr. Hsu, to your family, all the good people at Hsu Research and the extended family of Hsu owners who post on this thread, the ULS-15 thread and the owners thread, that have not only helped me in my decision to purchase a great sub, but also to get the most out of it.
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post #3281 of 4060
12/25/12 at 9:50am
Merry Christmas Dr. Hsu.
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post #3282 of 4060
12/26/12 at 2:05am
Thank you! You too!
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post #3283 of 4060
12/31/12 at 5:28am
I placed an order yesterday morning. I need help to get speaker cables. The woofer will be connected to Denon 3808ci. I see that it has only pre-outs for SW. I am guessing, I need these cables?

1RCA to 2RCA - link
2RCA to 2RCA - link

Any help is appreciated.
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post #3284 of 4060
12/31/12 at 6:40am
All you need is the appropriate length RCA cable. It hooks to the LFE/subwoofer output on your AVR and the RCA input on the sub.
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post #3285 of 4060
12/31/12 at 8:46am
I agree on the length. Does the Y cable make sense? I can always get 12' or more depending on my needs. Thanks in advance.
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post #3286 of 4060
12/31/12 at 10:04am
You can use a Y cable if you wish, but is not necessary. I think some people have used both RCA inputs on the sub using the Y cable to get the sub to turn on whe.n using the standby mode. I just leave mine to "on" all the time. It doesn't use any more power leaving it on.
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post #3287 of 4060
12/31/12 at 11:03am
Excellent. Thank you very much for the suggestion.
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post #3288 of 4060
12/31/12 at 8:54pm
Dr_Hsu I wanted to personally thank you for the wonderful customer service you provided to my wife Megan. She surprised me with a VTF 15 on Christmas Day! She said you were very nice and shipped the sub immediately so that I would have it in time for Christmas. I still can't believe she did that for me! It sounds awesome!

Merry Christmas and happy new year!
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post #3289 of 4060
1/1/13 at 1:09am
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Originally Posted by Miketeavee View Post

Dr_Hsu I wanted to personally thank you for the wonderful customer service you provided to my wife Megan. She surprised me with a VTF 15 on Christmas Day! She said you were very nice and shipped the sub immediately so that I would have it in time for Christmas. I still can't believe she did that for me! It sounds awesome!
Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Welcome to the Hsu family! Wow, you have a wonderful wife! Happy New Year to both of you!
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post #3290 of 4060
1/2/13 at 3:13pm
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Originally Posted by dr_hsu View Post

Cool room! Noticed that you have both ports plugged in the photo. Remove one of the port plug and set to EQ1 for that Saint Saens piece...

Ok 1 port out, 10 o clock volume, eq1, 70 hz crossover, what q control? It shipped at 0.3, no idea what it does!
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post #3291 of 4060
1/2/13 at 3:27pm
I have Bowers & Wilkins CM8s for the fronts. Should I crossover the fronts at 40 or 80? I have it set at 60. I feel like I over spent for these front speakers with this sub. I prolly could have gone with some lower priced fronts huh?

Actually it prolly doesn't matter cause I can't tell a damn bit of difference. But I lovvvvvvve this sub. smile.gif

I think I like the one port open setting. Sounds deeper to me.
Edited by drew231506 - 1/2/13 at 3:54pm
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post #3292 of 4060
1/2/13 at 4:21pm
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I have Bowers & Wilkins CM8s for the fronts. Should I crossover the fronts at 40 or 80? I have it set at 60. I feel like I over spent for these front speakers with this sub. I prolly could have gone with some lower priced fronts huh?
Actually it prolly doesn't matter cause I can't tell a damn bit of difference. But I lovvvvvvve this sub. smile.gif
I think I like the one port open setting. Sounds deeper to me.

I hear they are great speakers. Can't bring myself to spend that much on fronts but the sub will justify it's purchase. 80 is the generally accepted crossover but play around with it to see what sounds good to you.
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post #3293 of 4060
1/2/13 at 7:09pm
Got my 15h! Almost finished rebuilding after Sandy smile.gif

Got some tuning questions...

My room is 12.5'x26'. One door sized opening at far end.

Thinking of using one port open, EQ1. Usually I have moderate listening levels. Thinking of using Q=.5.

I use the system for 95% movies/gaming, 5% music.

Do my settings seem right for my room and usage?

-Evangelo2
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post #3294 of 4060
1/2/13 at 8:27pm
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Originally Posted by Kadath View Post

Ok 1 port out, 10 o clock volume, eq1, 70 hz crossover, what q control? It shipped at 0.3, no idea what it does!

A little tighter bass with Q 0.3.
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post #3295 of 4060
1/2/13 at 8:29pm
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Originally Posted by drew231506 View Post

I have Bowers & Wilkins CM8s for the fronts. Should I crossover the fronts at 40 or 80? I have it set at 60. I feel like I over spent for these front speakers with this sub. I prolly could have gone with some lower priced fronts huh?
Actually it prolly doesn't matter cause I can't tell a damn bit of difference. But I lovvvvvvve this sub. smile.gif
I think I like the one port open setting. Sounds deeper to me.

One port open definitely goes lower. If you get enough headroom with one port open, do that.
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post #3296 of 4060
1/2/13 at 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by Evangelo2 View Post

Got my 15h! Almost finished rebuilding after Sandy smile.gif
Got some tuning questions...
My room is 12.5'x26'. One door sized opening at far end.
Thinking of using one port open, EQ1. Usually I have moderate listening levels. Thinking of using Q=.5.
I use the system for 95% movies/gaming, 5% music.
Do my settings seem right for my room and usage?
-Evangelo2

Can you post a room layout? TV on 12.5 ft wall or 26 ft wall? 95% of movies do not need the deeper extension. Better off with the two ports open mode for most movies.
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post #3297 of 4060
1/2/13 at 8:45pm
I get higher spl's with 2 ports open, eq2, and q7 than I do with 1 port open and eq1. Must be my room. I've got the sub directly under the peak of a cathedral ceiling.
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post #3298 of 4060
1/2/13 at 9:11pm
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Originally Posted by Miketeavee View Post

I get higher spl's with 2 ports open, eq2, and q7 than I do with 1 port open and eq1. Must be my room. I've got the sub directly under the peak of a cathedral ceiling.

No, it's how you have the sub set up. You have it in max output mode.
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post #3299 of 4060
1/3/13 at 8:21am
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Originally Posted by Miketeavee View Post

I get higher spl's with 2 ports open, eq2, and q7 than I do with 1 port open and eq1. Must be my room. I've got the sub directly under the peak of a cathedral ceiling.

That makes sense - two ports open, EQ2 is max output mode, so you should get the highest SPL.
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post #3300 of 4060
1/3/13 at 8:58am
I know SPL means sound pressure level but what does that mean? Just higher sound? Like louder volume?
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