Slee_Stack
October 28th, 2003, 6:31 PM
Hi all. I've been an on-off lurker in this forum for a month or so. I am interested in the new STF line, particularly the STF-3.
Some background: I have an all-Rocket system at present. For the bottom-end I am at a sort of crossroads in finding the best sub or subs to complete my system. I prefer 'inexpensive' and I think I prefer extension. I'm looking for some ideas on how to get my best bang-for-the-buck.
I have been using a Rel Q201E for a few months and it is a very nice sounding sub to me. My only nitpick with it is that there is very little 'seat-of-the-pants' or 'hit-you-in-your-chest' feel. There's a little bit, but I'd like more. Musically, I think it's amazing. Just more SPL I guess.
This week I have been playing with a pair of Rocket UFW-10s. I am still really trying to figure out if they are the subs for me or not. Off the bat, it seems like I get a little less extension, and a little more SPL but still not to the level I'd like. It's still a work in progress...
My room is sizeable (3000c.f.) and I am thinking that a 10" or (2) 10's are not going to cut it.
That said, I am considering Hsu as well as SVS. Primarily, due to cost. Another Rel or a Velodyne is just out of the question pricewise.
How would a single STF-3 fair? Also, I am a little concerned with the stated 25Hz extension as my current Rocket subs are rated identically and I 'think' I need better extension. I realize the VTF-3 has the rated extension I'm looking for, but I really want to stick with cheaper and am not so much into the add-ons of EQ's, modes, etc. Also the sub finish is not so important either.
I want to stick with a box design as well. Is the STF-3 even worth considering to me? If so, would (could) a single one do the trick? Thanks for any help!
Some background: I have an all-Rocket system at present. For the bottom-end I am at a sort of crossroads in finding the best sub or subs to complete my system. I prefer 'inexpensive' and I think I prefer extension. I'm looking for some ideas on how to get my best bang-for-the-buck.
I have been using a Rel Q201E for a few months and it is a very nice sounding sub to me. My only nitpick with it is that there is very little 'seat-of-the-pants' or 'hit-you-in-your-chest' feel. There's a little bit, but I'd like more. Musically, I think it's amazing. Just more SPL I guess.
This week I have been playing with a pair of Rocket UFW-10s. I am still really trying to figure out if they are the subs for me or not. Off the bat, it seems like I get a little less extension, and a little more SPL but still not to the level I'd like. It's still a work in progress...
My room is sizeable (3000c.f.) and I am thinking that a 10" or (2) 10's are not going to cut it.
That said, I am considering Hsu as well as SVS. Primarily, due to cost. Another Rel or a Velodyne is just out of the question pricewise.
How would a single STF-3 fair? Also, I am a little concerned with the stated 25Hz extension as my current Rocket subs are rated identically and I 'think' I need better extension. I realize the VTF-3 has the rated extension I'm looking for, but I really want to stick with cheaper and am not so much into the add-ons of EQ's, modes, etc. Also the sub finish is not so important either.
I want to stick with a box design as well. Is the STF-3 even worth considering to me? If so, would (could) a single one do the trick? Thanks for any help!