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SB13-Plus Pre-order on hold

2010-06-16T06:59:00.002-07:00

SVSound has put the pre-order of the SB13-Plus on hold due to component shortage. Stay tuned for updates.

SB12-Plus Pre-order on hold

2010-06-16T06:59:00.000-07:00

SVSound has put the pre-order of the SB12-Plus on hold due to component shortage. Stay tuned for updates.

Epik Legend

2010-06-16T06:27:00.000-07:00

Chad Kuypers is continuing to expand his lineup of new dual-opposing subwoofers. Epik has just announced that a new dual-opposing sealed 12" subwoofer is in the works, the Epik Legend. Epik expects the Legend to be available for pre-order in late July to early August, and will begin shipping in late August or early September. The Legend is equipped with a 300W RMS amplifier.

Here are some other features:

* Sealed cabinet design for improved sound quality & subsonic performance
* Opposed side-firing drivers cancel out cabinet vibration
* Massive 3/4 inch thick internally braced cabinet
* 1 inch thick grills with acoustically transparent fabric
* Compact CAD designed enclosure
* Precision CNC machined
* Full 1 inch radius corners throughout
* High quality black laminate finish
* RCA dedicated LFE and Crossover inputs
* 750W short-term RMS
* Frequency response : 20-200 Hz +/-3.5 dB
* 16 - 18 Hz usable in-room extension
* Weight: 80 pounds shipped
* Size: 18 H x 15 W x 20 D (13W w/o grills)

Price $499/ea ($899 for a pair).

All of these combine to offer a chest pounding, nibble musical experience at an affordable price.

Epik Empire Measurements

2010-05-02T07:33:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for official measurements for the Epik Empire? Well, Chad (founder and CEO of Epik) has promised, since the introduction of the Empire that he would post the measurements. Well, it has been four months now, and still has not posted the frequency response graphs. Is Chad a man of his word? The frequency response graphs of the Dynasty, Phoenix, Dragon, Sentinel, and Vanquish were all posted as soon as these subwoofers were listed for sale. Is there something Epik is trying to hide with the Empire?

Epik Empire Update

2010-04-27T06:01:00.000-07:00

Finally, an update on the availability of the Epik Empire. According to Epik, the Empire won't be available until at least June 2010. This will be a record for Epik, four months without having any product to sell. And they are still in business? As you can see, one of the drawbacks of Internet direct subwoofer manufacturers is the lack of inventory, although some handle this better than others.For a proven track record of availablility and quality, you are better of buying a product from Velodyne which has been in business for over 27 years. If you were shopping for the Empire, the Velodyne DEQ-15R 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer would be a good match.

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Epik Empire Sold Out!

2010-03-31T20:36:00.000-07:00

On March 25, 2010, Epik reported on their blog that the Epik Empire was sold out and will not be restocked for several months. Epik indicated they are still taking orders and should have more in stock in the coming months. If you are looking for a subwoofer now, you might want to look elsewhere, unless you are very patient.

The last time Epik sold out of a sub was when they discontinued the Epik Phoenix, Dynasty, Vanquish, Sentinel, and Conquest and came out with the Empire. Does Epik has a new subwoofer coming soon? We'll find out.

Epik Empire

2010-02-28T05:53:00.000-08:00

Taking the subwoofer world by storm is the Epik Empire, created by the world-renown Chad Kuypers. Founded in 2007, Chad Kuypers has taken subwoofer design to the next level in late 2009 with the introduction of a side firing, dual-opposed 15" sealed subwoofer in a moderately-sized enclosure. The Empire is equipped with a ultra-efficient Class D 600W RMS amplifier. All of these combine to offer a chest pounding, nibble musical experience.

But be aware, although Internet direct subwoofer manufacturers offer the best bang-for-the buck, they fail to offer the same long-term quality and warranty as retail subwoofer manufactureres like Polk and Velodyne. If you are thinking of purchasing an Internet direct subwoofer from SVS, Epik, HSU, AV123, Elemental Design, please make sure the company offers the same warranty and amplifier quality as retail subwoofers, and that the warranty is transferable to new owners if you end up having to sell the internet direct subwoofer.

For information on the similar Velodyne DEQ-15R 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer, please visit this link. At 75 lbs., the Velodyne is 65 lbs lighter, is equipped with a 750 watts RMS amplifier, a remote control, a DSP distortion limiting system, and offers a Three years electronics and Five years driver transferable warranty. Velodyne has over 27 years of experience developing high quality subwoofers.

Phoenix vs. PB13 Ultra

2009-04-12T08:38:00.001-07:00

Here's a comparison between the Phoenix and the s v s 13 u l t r a.

Both subwoofers are stellar performers and are guaranteed to shake your house!

Epik Vanquish Subwoofer

2009-02-17T07:01:00.000-08:00

Updated: The Vanquish is discontinued.

Breaking news!!! Details of the Epik Vanquish Subwoofer has been leaked. The Vanquish has:

12" high-excursion aluminum-cone driver
600W RMS bash amplifier
Sealed enclosure
Size: 14.5 H x 14.5 W x 14.5 D (15.5 w/ grill)

Price is $699

Epik Sentinel Subwoofer

2009-02-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Update: The Sentinel has been discontinued.

Breaking news!!! Details of the Epik Sentinel Subwoofer have been leaked. The Sentinel had:

12" high-excursion aluminum-cone driver
600W RMS bash amplifier
Ported enclosure
Size: 20 H x 14.5 W x 20 D (21 w/ grill)

Price was $799

Epik Phoenix Subwoofer

2009-02-17T06:59:00.000-08:00

Updated: The Phoenix is discontinued.

The Phoenix subwoofer had:

18" high-excursion proprietary driver
600W RMS bash amplifier
Down-firing Ported enclosure
Size: 22 H (23 w/ feet) x 22 W x 22 D (23 w/ grill)

Price was $1099 + shipping

Here are some pictures up close:

Epik Dynasty Subwoofer

2009-02-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

Update: The Dynasty has been discontinued.

Breaking news!!! Details on the Epik Dynasty Subwoofer have been leaked. The Dynasty subwoofer had:

18" high-excursion proprietary driver
600W RMS bash amplifier
Slot-Port enclosure
Size: 27 H x 20 W x 30 D (31 w/ grill)

Price was $1249.

Epik Dragon Subwoofer

2009-02-17T06:55:00.000-08:00

Updated: The Dragon has been discontinued

Breaking news!!! Details on the Epik Dragon Subwoofer have been leaked. The Dragon subwoofer had:

18" high-excursion proprietary driver
600W RMS bash amplifier
Sealed enclosure
Size: 20 H x 20 W x 20 D (21 w/ grill)

Price was $999.

SVS PB16-Ultra

2009-01-15T06:42:00.000-08:00

In addition to the SVS SB16-Ultra, there is a rumor that a PB16-Ultra might also be under development. Stay tuned!

SB13-Plus

2009-01-13T08:03:00.001-08:00

A new 13.5-inch 1000W sealed subwoofer with DSP and wireless connectivity, named the SB13-Plus, is being developed. The box will be approximately 17 inches cubed with a magnetic metal grille and will be offered in the same finishes as the PB12-Plus.

SB16-Ultra

2009-01-13T08:02:00.001-08:00

A new 16.5-inch 1000W sealed subwoofer with DSP and wireless connectivity, which will be named SB16-Ultra, is being developed. The box will be approximately 20 inches cubed with a magnetic metal grille, and will be offered in the same finishes as the PB13-Ultra.

The estimated ship date is October 2009. Pre-order pricing will be available as with all new product launches.

New SVS Sealed Subwoofers

2009-01-12T10:57:00.000-08:00

SVS is expanding its line of sealed subwoofers which currently only offers a 12-inch sealed subwoofer. A new 16" sealed ultra subwoofer and a 13" sealed plus are in the works. Both will sport a 1000W amp and also onboard DSP. For updates on this product release please check back.

DEQ-10R

2008-10-10T20:44:00.000-07:00

Velodyne's DEQ-10R is now available. The DEQ-10R subwoofer has a 10" forward-firing subwoofer with a 195 Watt (RMS) Class-D rated amplifier and a 5-band equalizer. The included remote control has the following buttons: power, volume, phase, EQ presets.

See the DEQ-15R at your local authorized Velodyne retailer today.

DEQ-15R

2008-10-10T20:24:00.000-07:00

Velodyne's new line of Digital Eq Subwoofers (DEQ-R) are now available. The DEQ-15R subwoofer has a 750 Watt (RMS) Class-D rated amplifier and a 5-band equalizer. With the included remote you can make sound adjustments from the comfort of your chair. The remote allows you to change the phase, adjust the volume, turn the unit on/off, and adjust the equalizer presets.

Take a look at the Velodyne DEQ-15R 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer. You can also visit this link.

PC12-NSD

2008-09-29T21:56:00.001-07:00

SVS is streamlining the 25-31PCi, 20-39PCI, and 16-46PCi series of subwoofers. The PC12-NSD powered cylinder subwoofer will replace the 25-31PCi, 20-39PCI, and 16-46PCi.

SVS PC12-Plus

2008-09-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

SVS - The Sound Authority - has announced the new PC12-Plus. The PC12-Plus will be replacing the existing 25-31PC+, 20-39PC+, and the 16-46PC+ Cylinder Subwoofers. The PC12+ subwoofer will be equipped with the same new v12.4 driver included with the new PB12 Plus subwoofer. For a limited time the pre-order price of the PC12-Plus will be $899. After the PC12-Plus begins shipping, the price will be raised to $999.

SVS AS-EQ1

2008-09-14T16:46:00.000-07:00

SVS - The Sound Authority will be releasing the SVS AS-EQ1 Audyssey Audio Correction Device. Audyssey labs developed the AS-EQ1 using Audyssey's MULTEQ DSP technologies. The AS-EQ1 is not your ordinary Parametric Equalizer (PEQ). In addition to performing automatic frequency correction, it also performs time correction to account for the delay added when correcting the frequency. The AS-EQ1 is dual channel so you can equalize up to two subwoofers simultaneously. Even more impressive is the Graphical User Interface (connected to a PC or laptop) and the ability to correct the bass for up to 32 different seating positions.

The AS-EQ1 is not currently for sale, so if you are looking to buy a similar bass correction device today, you should consider the Velodyne SMS-1.

New PB12-Plus Subwoofer Arriving Nov 2008

2008-09-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

Today, SVS "The Sound Authority" announced the introduction of the new PB12-Plus for 2009. The new PB12-Plus is a completely different design than the previous PB12-Plus. The new PB12-Plus has the same design as the high performance PB13-Ultra subwoofer. The PB12-Plus will have a native tuning of 20hz with three flared ports. Customers will be able to pre-order the subwoofer this month, with a pre-order special price of $999. The regular price will be $1199 for all finishes. Deliver is scheduled to begin this November.

Given SVS's current track record of impressive subwoofers and excellent customer service, I'm sure this new subwoofer will amaze even the most critical audiophiles.

Home Theater Answers has a PB12-Plus on order and will be providing a complete review. Check back for a detailed analysis.

ULS-15 Subwoofer

2008-07-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

HSU Research introduced a brand new subwoofer on July 3, 2008. The subwoofer is named ULS-15. ULS is short for Ultra Linear Sealed subwoofer. The subwoofer features a super linear 15-inch driver in a compact enclosure. The most distinct features of this subwoofer is the wireless connection capability as well as balanced inputs. This ultra high-end subwoofer is great for audio enthusiasts and recording studios.

The ULS-15 is offered in five finishes: Satin Black (ready to order for $1299), Rosenut ($1399), Expresso($1399), Maple ($1399), and Piano Black ($1499).

To maximize the performance of your subwoofer, purchase the SMS1 Subwoofer Management System EQto eliminate the abnormalities caused by the shape of your Home Theater room. This device is extremely easy to use and eliminates the peaks and nulls in the frequency response of the subwoofer.

If $1299 will break your budget, consider the Velodyne SPL series subwoofers.

New HSU Subwoofer

2008-07-02T05:47:00.000-07:00

Dr. HSU of HSU Research has developed a new subwoofer which will be unleashed at 6pm PST on July 3, 2008. Delivery of the monster subwoofer will begin on July 7, 2008, but it expected the subwoofer will sell out quickly. Sources say the subwoofer will have deeper extension than any subwoofer Dr. HSU has every createdm and will be smaller than a VTF3 MK3/HO.

The Following finishes will be available:

Painted black finish (standard finish)

Real wood maple

Rosenut

Espresso veneer

Piano gloss black

Prices will start at $1299 in satin black finish. Add $100 for wood veneer, and add $200 for piano gloss black. Those wishing to purchase multiple subwoofers will receive at least a %10 discount.

Digital to Analog TV Converter Box Coupon

2008-05-10T12:50:00.000-07:00

On February 17, 2009 broadcasters in the U.S.A will no longer broadcast analog TV signals. If you are still using an antenna to receive free non-digital TV channels, you will need to purchase a TV converter box to continue to use your analog Television. The government is vowing to make this transition easier by subsidizing the cost of the required converter. The government will reimburse some of the cost of this converter box. How much do they cover? U.S. household can receive $40 for each converter box, up to a maximum of two boxes per household, to be applied to the cost of the eligible TV converter boxes.

Select from our list of available Digital TV converter boxes below:

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Which Digital to Analog TV converter boxes are eligible? A list of eligible converter boxes are listed below. All converter boxes below have been approved by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) and are eligible for the coupon as of the date of this post. You can view the details of each converter box and also make a purchase by clicking on the links below. A link for the reimbursement coupon is given below.

Buying your Digital converter box online will be cheaper since the prices are lower and you don't have to pay sales tax. Choose a converter box from the list below and click on the link. You will be taken to the Amazon.com store where you will be able to purchase in a few easy steps. Some of the boxes include free shipping.

Channel Master 7000 Digital to Analog Set Top Converter

GE 22730 Digital Converter Box

Magnavox DTV Digital to Analog Converter

Zenith DTT900 Digital TV Tuner Converter Box -- Sold Out!

RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

Access Hd 1010D Digital To Analog Tv Converter

You can apply for the Digital to Analog TV converter box coupon at TV Converter Box Coupon Application.

For instructions on how to install the Digital to Analog TV converter box please visit this page: Setup Converter Box.

If want to avoid having to purchase a converter box and would instead like to purchase an HDTV, click on the links to the right and below to shop for an HTDV.

Plasma vs. LCD vs. DLP

2008-04-08T13:32:00.000-07:00

Are you having trouble deciding between which Flat Panel HDTV to buy: Plasma, LCD, or DLP? You are not alone. Many people are not aware of the differences among the HDTV technologies. To help you with your decision, I've listed the pros and cons of each technology. Note: All HDTVs on the market today are Widescreen HDTVs.

HDTV Type	Pros	Cons
LCD	Bright No image retention	Slow Refresh Rate Loss of color/contrast off center Lower contrast ratio
Plasma	Fast Refresh Rate High contrast Wide viewing angle	Image Retention Screen reflection
DLP	Cheaper	Rainbows Small sweet spot High Maintenance Cost

The image quality of LCD HDTVs is very close to that of Plasma HDTVs.

Panasonic Plasmas are getting better every year. The Panasonic Viera Plasma HDTVs boast a 30,000:1 native contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio) and an anti-reflective filter. These HDTVs are gorgeous! If you decide on buying a Plasma HDTV, choose a model with an anti-reflective screen.

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Samsung has release a new line of LCD flat screen TVs. These HDTVs feature 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 120hz refresh, Full HD 1920x1080 pixels, and HDMI v1.3.

Buy Samsung LN52A550P 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Buy Samsung LN52A530 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Buy Samsung LN52A650 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Buy Samsung LN46A650 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Buy Samsung LNT5281F 52-inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV with LED Motion Plus

Buy Samsung LNT5271F 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

Buy Samsung LNT4671F 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

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