Hi,

I'm on the wait list for a 950 (and 770), and I just purchased a Hsu VTF-2 in anticipation. I got it home and started auditioning it with my current setup, and was a little disappointed. Now, mind you I have an old digital-ready JVC receiver that does a decent job, but I'm wondering if it might be the culprit.

The Hsu sounds a little boomy. My main goal with a sub is not to shake the room (although occasionally that's certainly necessary ), since my wife also likes to listen to music. I'm really looking for something that is very tight and accurate, that punches the staccato sounds, as opposed to just being muddy and booming.

Now I'm starting to see lots of mentions of the SVS subs. Are they appreciably better?

I also auditioned the Paradigm PW2200, and was impressed with how fast and accurate and tight it was. However, this was at a dealer, and the equipment was far better than what I have at home. At least, for now.

Any advice? I would like to stay in the area of $500-800.

Thanks,

Derek