Dave1210 Wrote:
Quote:I am still thinking I want to connect via the high level inputs on a sub. I don't have a traditional pre-amp (PS Audio DAC) with sub-woofer outputs and I don't feel great about a Y connector. I also want the sub to have the same character of the ZMA. It seems that HSU is marketing towards the home theater crowd b/c they say only use the high level inputs if you must, but sounds like you guys are using the high level inputs with success.
With all due respect to Dr. Hsu (HSU Owner & Sub Designer) my ULS-15's sound great connected via speaker level connections.
Quote:The HSU wireless system really is a nice touch, especially if you have a large room and really want to go for it with subs all over the place.
I have not used the HSU wireless system that came with my USL-15's so can not comment on bass quality going this route. With regard to multiple subs and their placement it's been my experience placing the subs along the same wall as your mains yields the best results. I have used multiple subs along different walls and cancellation can be a real issue and not worth the hassle.
Quote:For me, this is all about the music (I am done with HT for the foreseeable future). I really just want to extend the frequency of my mains and form a greater foundation with bass. I might just bring in a few subs and let my ears make the decision.
I once had a full surround sound system. I now use my Decware 2-channel system for music and HT and both sound great. If you have the ability to place your mains where they sound best a 2-channel system can sound very good on HT. If you are going to slam your speakers into corners or up against a wall then neither will sound all that good.
Quote:EDIT: To get a sealed REL sub, you are in it for a small fortune because you need to step up to the Gibraltar series. The G2 starts at just over $3K.
This is why the HSU ULS-15 is such a bargain. For a big sealed sub it has a relatively small footprint. Velodyne's are nice but my old 18" sealed Velodyne cost more than the pair of HSU's and the two HSU's produce noticeably better and more uniform bass in my room.
My Velodyne had a remote volume control and I thought I might miss that. Turns out I pretty much just leave the sub volume alone on all music material with the pair of HSU's.