CD Player & Sub Ideas To Be Shot Down

[trees]

Thinking about buying a cd player & upgrading my subwoofer.

System: Polk Audio Lsi 9s, 7s, C, Dayton 10" sub, cheapo DVD player and NAD T773 receiver.

Room: The room is carpeted and drywall, 14x14x9, with windows on one wall, 2' door in one corner. Spent quite a bit of time trying to overcome the tyranny of a small room. Have absorptive material at points of first reflection, except ceiling, and acoustic panels on the rear wall, protecting the listener while still allowing the sofa to be near the rear wall. May someday move system to downstairs room, which is twice as long and a couple of feet wider.

50% Music/50% HT; don't play anything super loud and prefer the subwoofer to be extremely accurate but somewhat subtle for music. Movies are a different story, but still don't go much above 85 db.

OK, shoot at this:

Thinking about the Rotel 1072 cd player. Currently using a DIVO DVD player for music, but need to do better. It was rated 2nd to the Toshiba in the budget DVD player category and I'll keep it for playing movies.

Was thinking about a SVS PB10-ISD or a 2531-PCI to replace the Dayton.

Both the Rotel player and the subs are near the top of my price range. I'll put the Dayton on the flea market.

Thanks,
Trees

[F1nut]

Sounds like a plan, rock on!

[shack]

You could do a lot worse than the Rotel and SVS. Good choices.

[cfrizz]

Go for it!!!

[RuSsMaN]

The 1072 is one of the best values in audio today, in my opinion (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36450&highlight=rotel). SVS? Do they need any more props, really?

Good on ya for thinking at the TOP of your range.

[trees]

Thanks for the feedback.

I sent SVS an email regarding choosing between the PB10 and the 2531, given my room and listening habits. I'll also ask them about a post I saw talking about having them install a 22 HZ tune port on the 2531. I've got no clue what a 22 HZ tune port is.

When I first logged on to this group, I was trying to find info re R20s and an Onkyo 501. Jeez, I think I'll log off and find less expensive playmates.

[steveinaz]

Perfect choices.

[Early B.]

No need to email SVS. We can tell ya that the 25-31 tuned to 22 Hz is your best bet. Go for it.

[madmax]

It is my understanding (although I have no experience) that a square room is a problem with sound. Any way of altering that? Just throwing out what little input I have...
madmax

[trees]

Max, you are right on target. Square small room = huge problem. It's taken me over a year to get a flat frequency response. This included acoustic panels, bass traps, moving speakers and sub around.

Finally at the point where the room is no longer the limiting factor. Which is why I'm just now looking at upgrading the cd player and sub.

[StopherJJ1980]

I'll also ask them about a post I saw talking about having them install a 22 HZ tune port on the 2531. I've got no clue what a 22 HZ tune port is.




Hey, sounds like a good plan as far as the upgrades...

Please dont take offense by me saying this, but if you dont know what a 22Hz tune port is then how do you know you want one and it is right for you? :)

[ohskigod]

he's taking good advise from early B. :D

[trees]

Their sales dept., that is. They are actually trying to sell me what they think that I need rather than what will bring them the most $. Decided to plunge for the SVS PB10 and the Rotel 1072. I'm posting the response from SVS below.

And thanks all. Even you, Early B.



Thanks for your note and questions.



Glad to hear you listen at more “sane” levels. This makes things much easier….not to mention you’ve got a fairly “small” room to work with – which as you know, can be a double edged sword. J I am a big proponent of acoustic treatments for your listening room, as I have experienced a “night and day” difference myself. But I have a feeling I’m preaching to the choir here……



Other than amplifier features separating the 25-31PCi and the PB10-ISD (PB10 does not have high level ins/outs or dedicated xover – you would rely on your receiver to handle that), the main thing that separates the two is output. The 25-31PCi will go about 3dB louder than the PB10-ISD for all intents and purposes. When you buy a more expensive subwoofer, usually you’re buying more output potential.

The PB10-ISD will dig a little deeper than the 25-31PCi, but it won’t be that noticeable in your room. Running side by side at moderate levels, you’d be very hard pressed to tell the two apart. Seriously. It’s at their extreme operating limits is where their difference lies.



To be honest, I would suggest the PB10-ISD to you. You’ll save a bit on dough, and still have wonderful performance. If for some reason it isn’t “loud enough” for you, you can always pick up a second PB10 at a discount from us. The PB10 will also exhibit lower distortion at comparable output levels compared to the 25-31PCi, as the amplifier’s compressor/limiter is a little more strict. For music playback, this is a good thing. J

Save yourself some cash, and pick up the PB10-ISD. You’ve got 45 days to try it in your home, and to return it for a full refund (sans shipping). The best place to audition any piece of audio gear is in your own home, and with your own source material.





Please don’t hesitate with any questions. We’re always happy to help.





Regards,



Stephen

SVS