I'm looking at this and the SB1000. How do they compare? I'm wondering what SVS speaker would be best for a large tiled room with 12 foot ceilings.
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contact svs,their techs have a formula they use according to the size of your room and can advise you as to sizing
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I am very happy with the sub. Don't have any experience any other quality subs so can't compare. It is quite powerful without being "boomy". I have it in a large carpeted living room. Sorry I could not relate to your question more directly - hope this little bit helps.
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I had the same question. My recommendation would be to give SVS a call. Tell them what your primary and secondary uses would be, and how large your space is. They were very helpful when I called them with a virtually identical question. The short answer, though, is that poorly-made ported subs tend to range a little deeper but not sound as *clean*. If you call SVS though, they'll tell you their ported sub isn't poorly made, and that the difference between their PB and SB is the PB digs deeper and with a little more power, but it's a bigger box that takes up more space in the room, people with smaller rooms/apartments may want/need the smaller SB option. But again, IMO, call SVS. They were very helpful for me,
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Have a pair of Pyramid PW1248USX. Excellent sound for price. I would buy these speaker again. Karl
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Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so... » Read More Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. « Show Less
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I wish that I could help you out. I'm using the speaker's from the home theater system that I already had hooked up. There are 100watt wall and ceiling shelve size speaker's. I do believe that the speaker's you do use, will have to be speaker's for surround,(FL>Center>FR>RL>RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL>SR). If you use just any kind of speaker's, like for stereo. Then you wont get the separation, any true affect of surround sound. I wish that I could help you out more, and hope that this will help you some what. Nick I wish that I could help you out. I'm using the speaker's from the home theater system that I already had hooked up. There are 100watt wall and ceiling shelve size speaker's. I do believe that the speaker's you do use, will have to be speaker's for surround,(FL>Center>FR>RL>RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL>SR). If you use just any kind of speaker's, like for stereo. Then you wont get the separation, any true affect of surround sound. I wish that I could help you out more, and hope that this will help you some what. Nick
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The speakers are not made for a large space. Imagine sitting at your computer and having the speakers excite the space within an area of 30 sq ft. In this area they are clear, with great definition. I have B&W; speakers that can handle 200 watts each and an REL Sub. These are made for a large room and at low gain fill the room. You would be better to get a pair of Senheisser or Grado headphones and plug them into the MM1 jack.
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Never heard the 2000 but I can tell you the cs8040 is a really great speaker. Everyone that watches a movie or sports at my house is blown away by the sound. I have the cs8040 two 8040 surrounds and Bic America towers that I plan on replacing with definitive technology bp8b's.
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Hi David. 40wpc is fine for these little guys. I bought another pair for my brother and he's driving them with one of those little all in one systems. You would be very hard pressed to find a better speaker for the money. If you can swing it, go for the bamboo! :)
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Dear Adam,Thanks for your inquiry. There are a variety of options for you in the Polk, JBL, Infinity, Pioneer and Sony speaker line that will fall into your budget and give you fine performance. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance. Oh, one more thing--make sure your Sansui receiver has a phono input!Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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I now have a paradigm speaker system, but from what i remember it definitely can fill a small room. It isn't that portable like a bose or beats or any of those bluetooth speakers, but it is portable in the sense that it is basically just two bookshelf speakers, the power cable, and whatever input cable you are gonna use (aux, optical, etc.). I took the speakers with me when me and my friends rented a beach house. The sound quality was solid and way better than any of the aforementioned truly portable options. Pretty much all in one hi fi as long as the audio source you want has any of the audio inputs on the vanatoo system it will just plug in. There isn't bluetooth built in but it is easy to find a bluetooth module or whatever to plug in. The speakers are really solid, but it is what is so don't expect surround sound or anything it is just good quality stereo sound.
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I have an SVS sub paired with mine. I use them primarily for home theater, but I listen to music as well. They sound really good together. I've never really used the speakers alone. I do not think it's too much bass. If so, you could always dial down your sub a bit.
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I am satisfied with the S500. The S700 seems to be geared to having remote control of the unit in a separate room. The S500 does allow control of a second set of speakers but you have to do it at the unit itself. The extra power might be useful if you need to play loud music in two rooms at a time.
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I have used them in large areas but for a prom I would recommend using a sub with them. It will really fill in the low end plus move more air. With high ceilings you will want more air moving. If you are new to these speakers I would add that I've had the best sound when keeping the 15 inch speaker about 6 feet off the ground with the both speakers pointed slightly in like they are pointed toward the same spot in the middle of the back wall of the venue. Good luck, it sounds like a fun sized gig.
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I think you would prefer the 1000 as it opens up a larger amount of frequencies that cannot be achieved with the smaller 8" speaker. However, if you are just looking for a little extra something while watching TV or movies, the SUB-800 would be great. I wanted to play loud, punchy music with prominent frequencies under 80Hz so I got the SUB-1000.
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I wish that I could help you out. I'm using the speaker's from the home theater system that I already had hooked up. There are 100watt wall and ceiling shelve size speaker's. I do believe that the speaker's you do use, will have to be speaker's for surround,(FL&gt;Center&gt;FR&gt;RL&gt;RR&gt;) for 5.1 system. The rear speaker's are also known as(SL&gt;SR). If you use just any kind of speaker's, like for stereo. Then you wont get the separation, any true affect of surround sound. I wish that I could help you out more, and hope that this will help you some what. Nick
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I haven't listened to the Klipsch 100 watt sub yet but in my opinion there is no floor stand speaker that can replace a good subwoofer. Maybe the super high end speakers but nothing I have heard yet. I own these along with a pair of 52's and 42's. I would recommend the 52's and spend a little more on a sub. Both the Klipsch 350w and 400 or 450w sound amazing. If I simplify I will be keeping the 52's over the others.
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Hello I'm jim with Wheatland paranormal. I did purchase the Altec speaker for my sB 7 box and it works very well. it is extremely loud for some reason I cannot turn it down with the volume key on my sB 7 box. but on my laptop or mp3 player the volume works very well. highly recommend it