Rythmik F12 vs Rel T9x vs SVS SB-3000 vs HSU ULS-15 MK2

[DonH56]

Sorry for the tardy response, I appreciate the responses.

I decided on ordering the HSU pair. My LS60’s are near. Waiting on a call from some random delivery company now.

@DonH56 thanks for your detailed response. The actual $ difference delivered would’ve been ~$400 ( $2018 vs $2398) for the pair but that’s not a major impediment. I’ll eventually be playing with PEQ and have a Dirac DLBC pc license too. Have some learning curve to work through. Having the additional headroom could be important using Dirac especially.

Here’s the spreadsheet results. I’m a bit lacking in excel skills so the top row, (also ULS 15MK2) got messed up and shifted left a column, results were from Audioholics.

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You’re correct regarding a bit more flexibility if relying solely on the sub controls.

You should have fun! With a Dirac Live license you do not need continuous phase control (Rythmik), which was one of the things I used most to integrate subs and mains before using room correction.

Dirac Live, and I think most room correction programs, will boost up to 10 dB but has essentially "infinite" cut capability. Keep in mind that a 10 dB boost requires 10x the power.

 

[middlemarch]

Did you get black or the Rosenut? Rosenut sure is purdy... I think

 

[Muddywaters]

Did you get black or the Rosenut? Rosenut sure is purdy... I think

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Nice looking for sure but I ordered the black. May have them wrapped. My KEF’s are Royal Blue. For my room a matte white, gray or acacia butcher block would blend/hide better. Not sure where they will end up being placed eventually.

 

[Muddywaters]

You should have fun!… [snipped]

Dirac Live, and I think most room correction programs, will boost up to 10 dB but has essentially "infinite" cut capability. Keep in mind that a 10 dB boost requires 10x the power.

Thanks I’m hopeful.

My reasoning for choosing the HSU was precisely because of the greater headroom, ~5-8 dB, they have over the Rhymik according to the data available.