New member Username: RaaChicago, IL US Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-09 | I just bought Orb Mod 2's (I think they are awesome sounding) I also purchased a Yamaha RXV-663 receiver which helps things a bit I'm sure...I would like an opinion on my Subwoofer choice. I have an old Velodyne F-1200 100 watt subwoofer, still sounds ok but distorts at higher volumes. It's not in the budget at the moment but I was considering the Orb Uber 10 to match what I have and also it offers 300 watts. I'm not anywhere near an expert on this so I am looking for opinions. and appreciate your input. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2171 Registered: Feb-07 | I don't really think it's necessary for a subwoofer to match the front speakers. What about one of these? http://outlawaudio.com/products/lfmcompact.html |
Bronze Member Username: ChrisgwdCalifornia Post Number: 32 Registered: Aug-06 | I have not heard them, but these subs have been getting great reviews: http://www.hsuresearch.com/index.html |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2188 Registered: Feb-07 | The Outlaw subs ARE Hsu. Same difference. |
Bronze Member Username: ChrisgwdCalifornia Post Number: 33 Registered: Aug-06 | Nice...I didn't know that...every day is a good day if you learn something new... |
Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 11595 Registered: Jun-04 | For anyone thats stumbles on this. They arent the same thing if you look at their measurements and weight differences.. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2638 Registered: Feb-07 | Actually Sean, the Outlaw subs are actually rebranded Hsu's. |
Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12599 Registered: Dec-04 | Hsu builds (or built) for Outlaw, unsure if they are the same unit...looks like not. The LM1 and LM2 were designded by Dr. Hsu, but unsure of the build. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2640 Registered: Feb-07 | Doing some more research Nuck, seems you're right. The LFM-1 and 2 are now discontinued, but even the similarities between the current Outlaw and Hsu subs are remarkable. |
Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12603 Registered: Dec-04 | Some of the same drivers and amps, with a different look, perhaps. I think that was a buddy deal with Hsu and Outlaw. Nice subs, with the STF2 being the same in parts to the LMF2 |
Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12604 Registered: Dec-04 | Did yur Velo finally die, David? Mine is in storage. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2642 Registered: Feb-07 | It did... about 6 months ago. Just stopped working, so I threw it in the basement. I decided to plug it in one day and it worked just fine. Came back to life I suppose. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2680 Registered: Feb-07 | Speaking of Outlaw subs, they have a new one coming out: http://outlawaudio.com/products/ecs.html Not looking like a Hsu at all, and 1000 watts. Sweet... What do you think Andre? |
Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12660 Registered: Dec-04 | If that sub is as tight as it really should be, it might be pretty nice. 8" piston could move very fast. |
Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2683 Registered: Feb-07 | Looks like it would be good for music. |