Much better than expected.
Let me start by saying I was skeptical. I have klipsch (R 15s) and JBL (ES250) powered subs, so I was looking for a high powered sub for my basement. Well, I was quite surprised, there is a but though....
First, you have to place this folded horn correctly, if you don't the standing waves will have the woofer "double speaking". That's when the cabinet and the woofer are not in sync and its due to placement. I placed the Rockvilles 4 ft from the side wall and 2 feet forward (still working on the placement). I have two Rockviles 15s, and the subs are placed the same. Folded Horn subs are supposed to be very large, which means that with each fold internally in the cabinet, you have to adjust with placement. This folded horn is small for 600rms, so you will have to move them away from (but not to far) the walls.
Second, it is high powered. It is literally drowning out my mid and highs on my L100Ts, I have 6 JBL 100Ts, front, Surround, back. Start low with the volume and go up.
Third, the crossover is mediocre. Thank goddness that my Denon HT receiver has crossover points (most HT receivers have them). I have my Denon sub x-over set at 110, and set the sub crossover at around 130. No this does not make sense, but the sub performs better at around 120hz, than 50 or 60hz. Because of the folded horn, your 70hz and below bass notes will come out of the port at the bottom.
I highly recommend this sub because it's value, build quality (its very heavy), cabinet construction (OMG, there is no cabinet resonance whatsoever), comes with casters, 600 RMS for 349, and free shipping.
I plan to buy as many as i can, just to have them because I am was completely shocked by the sound and power. Remember, Placement and crossover settings are the key here, once that is achieved, you will be very happy.Read full review
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