The cost savings is there but i didnt have space for two subwoofers. Using a combination of driver, cabinet and amplifier updates, the uls15 mkii delivers the. Pair epik empire dual 15 subwoofers for sale us audio mart. Reference dual 15 inch high output subwoofer exclusive 600w rms amplifier parallel drive technology sealed cabinet design for improved sound quality. I reside in the 270812 area codes and close to the 618502 area codes as well. The thunder ii subs unique frontfiring, active driver shares external cone. Both utilize a large half roll high density foam surround and a reinforced paper cone topped by an inverted dustcap made from a composite material. Its diminutive compared to their lauded vtf 15 h and vtf3 mk5 hp end tablesized behemoths. The uls15 mk2s driver is based on the same platform as the vtf3.
The uls15 mk2 dualdrive is two uls 15 mk2s, at a bargain price. If theres a significant difference going from the vtf2 mk5 to the uls15 mk2 or the vtf3 mk5hp. They do not discount dual drives more than what they always cost. The new hsu research uls15 mk2 subwoofer is 30% less expensive and.
I dont disagree, scratch it off your list since their are 15 drivers on your list. The uls 15 mk2 represents our most remarkable performance per dollar improvement to date. I feel the guttural growl of plane engines revving, explosions and tectonic. Using a combination of driver, cabinet and amplifier updates, the uls 15 mkii delivers the accurate and musical bass audiophiles crave yet still manages to. It is like having a much larger sub but easier to ship and move around, with unparalleled placement flexibility. I was afraid someone was going to come back with this suggestion. We can see the consequence of that in the distortion sweeps in the 15 to 25 hz band. Software downloads download the driver s for your specific uls system. Thiel subwoofer smartsub sw1 dual woofers for sale us.
We can see the consequence of that in the distortion sweeps in the 15. Prefer a more local pick up, but will consider shipping it. That s1500 was on my short list, along with the hsu uls 15 mk2 but the reaction won out because i really respect the way jeremy handles himself over on avs. They are both in excellent condition and sound amazing. Was looking for a highvalue sealed 15 sub with xlr connections so i grabbed it. The hsu research uls15 mk2 subwoofer adds a whole new level of visceral experience to the viewing, as witnessed in the attack sequence at pearl harbor. Song hits nice and hard down low, which is where the hsus are the strongest. Of course, i level matched it then ran audyssey and the results are stellar to say the least. Jl audio e112 or hsu uls mk2 audiogon discussion forum. Rythmik f15hp or hsu uls 15 mkii new emotiva forums v. Hsu uls 15 mk1 cea2010 measurements and difference between the mk2 s measurements from 20 hz to 40 hz we see the two models are very close to each other in performance, but at 50 hz and above the mk2 pulls away, as the. Discounts are rarely available from hsu research, and this is about as good as it gets. Hsus price is crazy good and at this point i dont know if 2 rythmik f15s will be twice as good as 2uls 15s.
This can end up being very taxing on the driver in the boosted frequency ranges in the eq1 mode, and the sub can quickly reach its limits if played too loudly in this frequency band. The only thing stopping me from buying hsu is the rythmik f15s piano black finish which i prefer. View detailed import data, price, monthly trends, major importing countries, major ports of 15 subwoofer under hs code 8518. Designed for cinemasurround applications where it excels, it performs admirably well as a bass module for stereo or multichannel audio use.
Well read on to find out what andrew robinson had to say about the hb1 mk2. All have good choices in my range, but svs allows a 45 day return policy and will also pay for the return. If i did do dual ported 15 subs, would you be able to recommend ones that might be a bit smaller than the monoliths while offering a decent spl. Hsu uls15 mk2 vs svs sb3000 audioholics home theater. Just got these new subs and they run low and clean. Uls 15 mk2 driver left, uls 15 mk1 driver right so how does the mk2 fare against the mk1. We have increased the output capability of its predecessor, the uls 15, by up to 5 db, added more flexibility q control, operating modes, and lowered the price considerably while retaining the same compact size. Every rythmik audio sub has 4 layers of protection to prevent the driver from bottoming out and the amp as. If cash was no object i would get the dual 18inch sealed rythmik. The sb3000 is smaller and has a much more sophisticated amplifier, but it has an uphill battle in matching the headroom of the uls 15 due to the smaller driver. Hsu uls15 mk2 subwoofer for sale canuck audio mart. The standby trigger on hsu subs, including the uls15 mk2, seemed to give. Originally released last year, the mk2 version of the uls 15 offers more power and performance controls over its predecessor. The front and back 10inch aluminumconed woofers can be operated in sealed, dual active mode for bass quantity or in activepassive mode where the rear driver becomes passive for more disciplined output.
Its a double edged sword, having this much flexibility, sam. It is a high excursion design with multiple shorting rings to reduce flux modulation distortion. The old craigsub rating gave the nod to the old vtf3 mk3 over the svs. Hsu actually runs sales quite often, just at minimal discounts.
Those with the space should consider the option of two subwoofers. The companys latest uls 15 features a 15 inch driver in a sealed box, and can reach a jawdropping and molarrattling 10hz in most rooms. Hsu offers the uls15 single, dual or quad configurations. The packaging overall consists of doubleboxing, double foam insert. Oct 5, 2017 the totem thunder ii subs advanced technology offers a continuous energy flow and musical presence. The uls 15 mk2 s driver is based on the same platform as the vtf3, so the two share many characteristics, but they are not the same. It features a fiberglassreinforced cone and a cast metal frame. Ive enjoyed the bass i had with the saturns 12 drivers, so felt a 15 should go a little deeper. It would not make this list in thx mode, but it does belong in extended mode, with all ports open. Folks, i have a gently used bstock hsu uls15 mk2 sub for sale.
The uls15 mk2 subwoofer is hsu researchs only true sealed design. Just purchased a new sub hsu uls 15 mk2 hsu just released this updated sub a few weeks ago. I dont have the dust cover, but parts express has a diy kit. We have 1 hsu research uls15 mk2 manual available for free pdf download. The hsu research vtf3 mk5 hp subwoofer is built around a very thoughtfully designed 15 main driver. When you have two, you get up to 6 db 4 times more output than a single uls 15 mk2. The uls 15 mk2 cabinet construction is orderly and very pragmatic. The f12 label in the video itself is wrong, these are f15s. I never got around to doing the finishing work on this unit, but electronically it is sound. All drivers are pertinent to a specific laser platform and will work for all laser cutting, laser marking, and laser engraving activities. Everyone wants better bass, whether they realize it or not. I am wondering what you guys think about instead getting hsus uls 15.
Hsu research offers nine subwoofers via their website. That would mean your sub driver has a 3 or larger voice coil. Everything was double boxed, so damage during shipping would be. This sub is in mint condition,cant see any flaws in the finish or the driver and back amp area. It is the exact same driver found in hsus top line subwoofers. The biggest point of departure of the mk2 from the original uls 15 is the driver. Import data and price of 15 subwoofer under hs code 8518. A higherend and more expensive subwoofer might sport more bracing and thicker walls, but that would only add weight and expense for negligible returns. What i did is put the s1500 exactly where i had the uls 15 mk2. The hsu uls 15 mk2, the psa 15s, or the rythmik f15hp. Hsu research uls15 mk2 manuals manuals and user guides for hsu research uls15 mk2.
An upgrade to the venerable uls 15, the hsu research uls 15 mkii takes the triedandtrue formula of a 15 inch woofer within a relatively small sealed enclosure and kicks things up a notch. L m8a 2nd xmos es9028q2m 32bit768khz dsd512 usb dac optical coaxial decoder. It supports customized driver, native dsd ultra low clock jitter independent as a clock system is used, and ultra low phase noise crystal is used as an audio clock. Software downloads for universal laser systems platforms. I really like the form factor of the hsu uls, but all ported ones seem to be way bigger. Rythmik f15hp or hsu uls15 mkii the emotiva lounge. And its the smallest 15 inch dual opposing driver sub around. Hsu research unleashes uls15 wireless subwoofer engadget. Low sensitivity necessitates a powerful amp and heavyduty driver, which. Equipped with a driver thats rated down to 17 hertz, the.
Have owned it less than a month and need to move it. I use the sb for music only in a fairly open 3,500 cu. Since i have a listening habit of 50% music and 50% movies i bought a uls15 dual drive back in april. Hsu uls 15 mk1 cea2010 measurements and difference between the mk2 s measurements from 20 hz to 40 hz we see the two models are very close to each other in performance, but at 50 hz and above the mk2. The hsu uls15 mkii is just about everything you could want in a. So, ive had my psa dual driver xs30se 15 for about 2 weeks now. I would imagine all 3 would be beasts in a room that size. Nad 748 amplifier paradigm millenia 5 speakers hsu uls 15 subwoofer oppo bd93 dvd the subwoofer is a good performer. Ive also checked out hsu which also seems to have good choices in my price range, especially the uls 15 mk2.
Hsu research uls15 subwoofer system audiophile audition. Dual rythmik f15 subwoofers extreme excursion youtube. The vtf15h mk2 and its slightly smaller fraternal twin, the vtf3 mk5 hp, not only. Im fortunate enough to live within driving distance to them. I am sad to be selling my two hsu uls 15 mk2s, i am moving and will not be able to use them in my new place. All original accessories are included, box, and power cord. When you have two, you get up to 6 db 4 times more output than a single uls15 mk2. The official hsu research subwoofer owners thread page 2 blu. The uls 15 mk2 is one of the largest powered subwoofers on this list, clocking in at 15 inches. Hsu research uls15 mk2 subwoofer conclusion audioholics. Thus, it should come as little surprise that i would include a few songs from this album in my evaluation of the uls 15 mk2 subwoofer, which is hsu researchs most musical and spousefriendly sub. L m8a 2nd xmos es9028q2m 32bit768khz dsd512 usb dac optical coaxial decoder at. If you have a large space or like it loud, the dual drive is the solution.