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Hsu and Dayton?

31471 Views 150 Replies 44 Participants Last post by lecterman, Dec 9, 2008

cschang

Discussion Starter · Nov 19, 2007

Looks like another set of nice values for subwoofers...and then some.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...TOKEN=23491214
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=300-684

A search of Part Express also turns up an 8" and 10" Hsu engineered sub.

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vardo

· #2 · Nov 20, 2007

The first link to the 12" sub is very similar to HSU VTF-2 MK3.

Pretty good for $390 and free shipping.....vardo

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mailiang

· #3 · Nov 20, 2007

They are probably all HSU subs with Dayton logos. Specs are usually changed for marketing reasons, lower price= lower value.

Ian

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Peter Marcks

· #4 · Nov 20, 2007

Good catch guys

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mailiang

· #5 · Nov 20, 2007

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Originally Posted by Peter Marcks /forum/post/12266846

Good catch guys

Great bang for the buck Peter!

Ian

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cschang

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 20, 2007

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Originally Posted by mailiang /forum/post/12265172

They are probably all HSU subs with Dayton logos. Specs are usually changed for marketing reasons, lower price= lower value.

Ian

I would guess they are using Dayton drivers and amps.

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mailiang

· #7 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by cschang /forum/post/12272013

I would guess they are using Dayton drivers and amps.

I don't think so. Just the names where changed to protect the innocent.

Ian

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pdadi

· #8 · Nov 21, 2007

$390 shiiped for VTF-2 MK3 clone may be best bang for buck sub even comapared to ed subs.

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Peter Marcks

· #9 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by mailiang /forum/post/12268445

Great bang for the buck Peter!

Ian

Thanks Ian! We have Dr. Hsu to thank too

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cschang

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by mailiang /forum/post/12273304

I don't think so. Just the names where changed to protect the innocent.

Ian

That would certainly be interesting....and incredible value. I was just thinking Dayton could lower the cost by using their own stuff.

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mailiang

· #11 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by cschang /forum/post/12275470

That would certainly be interesting....and incredible value. I was just thinking Dayton could lower the cost by using their own stuff.

True. But then it wouldn't really be an HSU subwoofer.

Ian

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That's why it is called "Dayton HSU12 12" Powered Subwoofer"

"Dayton Audio, known for producing maximum bang for the buck subwoofers, has enlisted the expertise of world-renowned subwoofer designer Dr. Hsu to create the Dayton Audio Elite subwoofer line."

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mwolfe38

· #13 · Nov 21, 2007

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

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tonybradley

· #14 · Nov 21, 2007

I'm in the market for a new sub, and have been contemplating the SVS PB12-NSD. That is $599 plus shipping. This Dayton (HSU designed) is more than $200 cheaper, with no shipping.

Probably nobody has heard these Daytons, or maybe they have, and compared it to an SVS PB12. Wonder if the extra 200+ for the SVS is worth it?

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vitod

· #15 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by tonybradley /forum/post/12277912

I'm in the market for a new sub, and have been contemplating the SVS PB12-NSD. That is $599 plus shipping. This Dayton (HSU designed) is more than $200 cheaper, with no shipping.

Probably nobody has heard these Daytons, or maybe they have, and compared it to an SVS PB12. Wonder if the extra 200+ for the SVS is worth it?

The HSU is a good deal not to pass up. They must be a rebadged VTF-2 MK3. They were highly praised and you should go for it. The price is outstanding.

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cschang

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 21, 2007

I'm still not convinced that they are just rebadged Hsus.

Be careful with the free shipping...read the fine print. It is $50 credited towards shipping.

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vitod

· #17 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by cschang /forum/post/12278150

I'm still not convinced that they are just rebadged Hsus.

Be careful with the free shipping...read the fine print. It is $50 credited towards shipping.

Well, let's ask Peter. Peter, can you give us a clue or confirmation?

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iceperson

· #18 · Nov 21, 2007

Out of stock. Boo =(

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tonybradley

· #19 · Nov 21, 2007

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Out of stock. Boo =(

Available 1/2/08......I can wait. Just need to detemine more about it. I noticed the HSU VTF-2 MK3 has a 350W amp, the one on Dayton's website only has 250....so it appears it's not a rebadged HSU VTF-2 MK3. Not sure that matters much though.

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nokia99

· #20 · Nov 21, 2007

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Originally Posted by tonybradley /forum/post/12278578

Available 1/2/08......I can wait. Just need to detemine more about it. I noticed the HSU VTF-2 MK3 has a 350W amp, the one on Dayton's website only has 250....so it appears it's not a rebadged HSU VTF-2 MK3. Not sure that matters much though.

The HSU VTF-2 MK3 is 250 watts, the older VTF3 MK2 were 350 watts, so these could be rebadged units.

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