Thanks Ianion, I appreciate the feedback.

I did do some research on the stf2-mk at around 4$499 dollars. But what I saw for several reviewer did not impress me, esepecially from a musical standpoint.

Have you heard of the svs PD 10 sub? I read some really good reviews on this particular sub and I think my room size dictates I go to a 10 inch sub.

any thoughts on the svs? Also I read that a front firing sub is better for music than a downfiring, any truth?

thanks again!

dave in buffalo!