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msb212
August 23rd, 2004, 2:49 PM
Hi -- wondering how great a difference there is between the new VTF-3 MKII and the VTF-3R (not MKII). I am about to buy a used one for $425 - the older version, but it has the downward firing woofer, so not that old I guess. ROsewood finish (which the seller tells me is actually a metal laminate? true?). Is this a good deal? Or am I better off simply buying a new one for a few hundred more...

The rosewood finish is less preferable to me than the glossy black, btw. So that is not the issue.
wid
August 23rd, 2004, 3:26 PM
Have you e-mailed Hsu and tell them your room size and what application the sub would be used for.If not I would suggest that would be the best place to start.They will tell you which one of their subs would best fit your needs.
Dudley
August 23rd, 2004, 4:52 PM
It can't be that old if it has the rosewood finish. If it is in good shape it sounds like a good price to me. I think they were around $1,000 new($800 without rosewood). The performance may be a shade behind the MKII, but it is the price of an STF-2.

And e-mailing with your room size will let you know for sure if it will fit your needs.
msb212
August 23rd, 2004, 5:59 PM
It can't be that old if it has the rosewood finish. If it is in good shape it sounds like a good price to me. I think they were around $1,000 new($800 without rosewood). The performance may be a shade behind the MKII, but it is the price of an STF-2.

And e-mailing with your room size will let you know for sure if it will fit your needs.
Thanks.I have just done that, though I don't think I have two days to decide on the sub that is for sale. I think I will take it, and try it out. I read somewhere here that I can upgrade the amp if I like for $200. The only real downside is I would much prefer the black laquer finish.
msb212
August 23rd, 2004, 6:10 PM
Thanks.I have just done that, though I don't think I have two days to decide on the sub that is for sale. I think I will take it, and try it out. I read somewhere here that I can upgrade the amp if I like for $200. The only real downside is I would much prefer the black laquer finish.
Well, tht settles that. The wife just kiiled the deal. hates the rosewood. Wants the glossy black. So back to square one.