$525 for an HSU VTF3 MK3 good deal?

It's an OK deal, depending on when the mk3 was made. The mk3 has been out for awhile and had changes made to it was available, so not all mk3s are alike although the changes are mostly aesthetic. If it's an older mk3, I wouldn't spend that much, but if it is a newer one, that is not a bad deal. Check to see when it was made. If it is like 5+ years old, I wouldn't spend more than $400, but if it is only a couple years, than that isn't bad. One way to tell the difference is a newer mk3 will have a smooth matte black finish, whereas an older one will have a rougher plasticy finish with a seam around the top of the cabinet.

Here is a picture of an older one:

Here is a newer one:

Re: $525 for an HSU VTF3 MK3 good deal

I paid $370 for the newer version, but mine had a bunch of scratches on it, probably from pets. And I had to buy a plug from hsu. But yeah, if it's the newer version, and it is mint, that is a good price.

butter and jelly please.

It's not a good deal right now since the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 EX is onsale at $600 shipped. The EX is comparable, in the same performance class as the VTF3.3. Makes more sense to get a new sub for only $75 more. Here's a review of the EX: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/subwoofers/lfm-1-ex-review

Agreed. Even if it's the new version Hsu, I'd go for the new sub with warranty! There aren't many complaints when it comes to the EX around here.

Highly agree here. Spend the extra money for the new sub WITH a warranty. It will be money spent wisely!

Jeff

Looks like OP and I are cruising the same craigslist ads -- I think I contacted this seller about the same sub ...

FWIW, I confirmed that the HSU warranty does transfer upon resale and so, if the seller can be believed, the amp warranty would be good through May 2013. Regardless, I think the seller is asking a bit much for this older model (with fewer adjustment capabilities than the current 3.4), particularly when you can get the new Outlaw for $600 shipped.

Assuming it's the same sub, I gave the guy a lowball offer, which he rejected.

How about the klipsch rw-12d? Smaller subs just can't dig deep as a bigger sub and most of the subs recommended here have good to great output. You can get two klipsch's for the money you're looking to spend. Or better yet, two jamo 650's for less.

butter and jelly please.

From my understanding the Outlaw and HSU share the same tech. Imho it's worth the extra $100. But hey it's not my money it's your's. But you can't go wrong with the newer sub.

Jeff

Yeah, it's the same ad. It's not so much that the Outlaw is better than the Hsu -- I think there would be a difference of opinion on these boards, and many would prefer the HSU -- it's the fact that one of the subs is new while the other is used. You don't know how hard the used Hsu has been pushed, it may be difficult to fully evaluate it before purchasing, and you have about 8 months of amp warranty left. With the new Outlaw, you're getting a new sub with a full warranty. Worth an extra $100 IMO.