I have been using my Logitech z5500 5.1 system for years now as my main HT sound system. It has treated me very well but I am now ready for a change.    I have purchased and setup the following system:   Receiver: Denon AVC-X1000 ...

HSU subs the VTF-3.4 and 3.3 I have been instructed to use the rat-shack spl meter to set the subs at 80 dB prior to using Audyssey calibration with my receiver Onkyo-809 . However when I run Audyssey it tells me to set the sub or subs to 75 dB. If I mess with the subs volume dial to get to...

 Here is CEA-2010 measurement of STF-2 (from Hsu website) and NX-BAS-500 (from Sound and Vision review)            STF-2        NX-BAS-500 Hz     Max SPL    Max SPL 20     94.2           96.2 25     107.1         105.5 31.5  112.7          114 40     114            116.1 50     116.9  ...

 Looking for the best subwoofer for appx $350. I know I cant get an outstanding subwoofer for that price. I am not looking to shake the walls just a nice clean bass  sound for TV and some music.  Room is fairly large 20x20 12 ft ceiling.  Currently have surround sound speakers  installed in the...

I'm moving to a new apartment where the living area is double the size of what we have now. For years, I've been using M&K 7 setup which I've been moderately happy with. Some info about the room and my gear:Space is about 12' x 21' with 8' high ceilings. (About 2100-2500 cubic feet) Viewing...

Is the stf 2 enough sub for a 2060 cubic foot room? I'd like to be in the $500 or less area and looking for a balance of movies/music/games.

I'd like some advice for my bedroom HT build. My bedroom dimensions are 11x13. This is what I currently have (3.1 setup): Energy CB-5 for LR Energy CC-10 for Center Hsu STF-2 Pioneer VSX1019AH-K receiver I'm upgrading to 7.2 setup: Acoustic Sierra 2's for LCR Acoustic HTM-200's for...

Looking for some reviews regarding these speakers along with a recommendation of a subwoofer to go with one of these pairs. Thanks.

A while back I purchased my first HT setup consisting of the Jamo S606 HCS3 speaker set and a Denon AVR-591. I've been more than happy with my purchase, but I'm just finally getting the itch to add more low end. The Jamo towers have 8" woofers built in and handle things quite well, but are...

 I have read a few sub reviews and being a newbie to the whole audiophile thing I am having difficulty determining the best budget sub for my room.  Perhaps budget and audiophile is a oxymoron.  It is a basement room 18x25x7 about 3,200 cu ft. and the flooring is carbonized stranded bamboo..  I...

My family room is about 30x24x9 cu ft. Panel walls. Open to the foyer on one side - about 8 ft opening. Another opening leading into a passage. Want to buy a quality subwoofer for What brand, size and type of sub should I look at? Willing to look at used subs too. Eyeing the Hsu STF-2 or...

I'm looking at the STF-2, but the shipping kills me. Does HSU ever have free shipping? Thanks.

 So I am wanting to get a decent home theater setup started. This will be my first time getting one and I have a 700.00 - 800.00 budget. I am currently considering this receiver http://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVRE300/Denon-AVR-E300.html but not sure if that is too much for what I need. I...

I have a budget of $700 for a L/C/R setup. I'm leaning towards a Soundbar for the simplicity of it, but I'm interested in a passive soundbar since I already have a Sub (HSU STF-2) and Receiver (Arcam) which I'd like to utilize. I want the Golden Ear, but it's too much $$$. The speakers must...

I have recently stumbled across a Harman Kardon AVR-635 for $75. A steal at the price. Is there a way to use it as an amp only? IE I want to be able to power the 635 with a remote, but I dont want the volume to change on it. Here is some extraneous information. My current set up is 7x Snell...

Budget: $400 Size Requirements: None Room Dimensions: About 22 x 15 x 8ft ceilings Primary Use: 99% movies (action movies, stuff blows up and tight punches in Rocky) Listening Habits: soundtracks, electronic, rock. Appearance: None Timeframe: 30 days? Thanks for any help. I have thought...

The SVS is older isn't it? Is it better than the hsu? All movies.

I just upgraded the seats in my small mancave (Fusion Escapes) and got Buttkicker Advances in both of them, coupled with a BKA-1000-N amp. I am also using a Denon AVR-1713 receiver, HSU STF-2 subwoofer and Polk Audio Blackstone TL350 speakers. Anyway, I hooked up the Buttkickers, set the...

I recently began building a budget 5.1 system to replace my 10+ year old Bose Acoustimass 15 system (Bought when I was in high school and didn't know any better. Still lasted me 10 years and I was happy with them). My dad had JBL's growing up and I've always been a fan so when I was able to get...