Rythmik FVX15 added to the Polk Signature HT
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- čas přidán 3. 04. 2019
- Check out Z Reviews vid on this sub • Z Review - Rythmik FVX...
His sound demo is much better than mine. My Tascam is decent but has its limits. I'll try shooting other sound demos. - Zábava
I really like the slice of life aspect of your videos man :). You're just another person out enjoying your system and slowly building it higher and higher l. The journey never ends haha.
That's exactly right. Standby, I have a second Rythmik on the way. Things are going to get really interesting.
Man this sounds so sweet and clear. Finally opening my S60 month end when I move out. Can’t wait 😁😁😁
Thanks man. Very nice! Enjoy those sweet speakers.
Thanx brother😁
@@Thulz_KT Anytime. 👊🏿
Perfect sound! This subwoofer plays very well. I liked.🔊😎👍What frequency setting is the subwoofer compared to the speakers?
LPF SLOPE is Low Pass Filter Slope. Basically the roll of on the back end. How fast do you want it to roll off? At 12dB per octave or 24dB per octave.
Yeah, it's ironic because I was just researching it a few days ago and have been playing with the different configs. The 24dB sounds cleaner but I like the 12dB more. The frequencies are rolling off too fast at 24. I like the frequency bleed more in a HT setting. Perhaps in a music only environment the 24dB roll off may be the way to go.
Polk's HTS12 were so soft bass while rythmik rvx15 ported were hard bass loved it 👍
Great video man. Just saw the back of your sub and noticed you were only using the left input so im under the impression that you were using it on music when you recorded this video. But you may try using Y cable or Y splitter and you will notice a 3db increase gain output. This only applies on music as you need only 1 cable for movie (lfe).
Thanks man! Yeah I was using the left side during the recording of this vid because it was still new to me and it sounded better than the LFE connection at the time. I'm now using LFE input and have it configured to sound great.
Nice demo - I hope you are still enjoying your purchase. Your system sounds great, but its hard to judge the sub performance through my earphones unfortunately. The only suggestion I could make is to invest in some carpet and other absorption or diffusion, otherwise you have put together a nice system. Also, if you go with a couple of $100 transducers in your seating you likely would not feel the need for another sub.
Thanks man! I'm now running two of these and couldn't be happier. It took some tweaking since this video but I now have them dialed in to perfection. In every which way I love this system. The Polks provide superb sound quality and the Rythmiks are simply unreal. The SPL levels; the accuracy; the frequency range, its audio heaven. Check out my Aquaman demo, though it's hard to hear what it really sounds like, it provides an idea.
May I ask, what made you settle with the fvx15 and not the fv15hp or fv15hp2?
I'm assuming room size is what decided it? I have a 16x32ft room so trying to gauge what I would need for true reference down to teens.
Wow, that's a huge room. With a room that size, you'll probably wanna go larger - a pair of F18s or FV18s. My room is 16x20ft so a pair of these is plenty - more than enough actually. I'm now running four Rythmiks; a pair of FVX15s and a pair of L12s in the rear, and have more overhead than need. With a room the size of yours, I'd go with a pair of 18s.
@PolkFan appreciate it, this is just the type of feedback I needed. People are always quick to say a sub is loud but never really explain the room size it's in because that is a very important aspect.
@@stevenshelp1107 Absolutely. You're very welcome. Anytime!
I have the s60 as well and I think they are awsome and 2 hts 12 my speakers are crossed at 60 hertz I find it gives the system more bottom end growl simply awesome with Denon AVR-X4500
Just ordered 2 Rythmik FV18's, never heard a Rythmik subwoofer before. They should completely rattle my insides. 😳
😁😁 Oh My Goodness! You're in for a treat my friend.
And destroy your hearing ability too!
I am also thinking about getting 15" Rythemic Sub, My room size is 16*10. Would it be overkill ?. Or i am thinking to get 12" Sub.
For a room that size I'd recommend either dual FVX12s (ported) or L12s (sealed). Both options would give you better results than a single FVX15. Dual FVX15s would be overkill for a room that size. Always go dual.
@@PolkFan Thanks. As per your demo videos i am addicting to your 15" single sub setup :) than 12" dual. 15" is deeper and louder. :) . Though you tube does not reflect the actual ones , planning to audition both setup.
@@edjamesx Yeah, the 15 is louder but the 12s will also hit below 20hz. I encourage dual subs because it makes integration better and subsequently providing a smoother bass response throughout your room. Dual L12s are plenty loud but FVX12s would be even louder. The 15s are a bit much. The idea is to integrate the subs and not have them on top of everything else. No need to get more than what you need.
@@PolkFan Ok thank you. Will try auditioning them in my place.
@@edjamesx Anytime! If you have any questions about them, feel free to reach out.
Put that sub nearfield. Will be night and day difference from being up front. Tactical response will be twice as good. I run my four hsu 15s right behind me and it is nuts. Great sub choice with rythmik
How do you run them nearfield without running sub wires across the room? I thought about trying that configuration but don't wanna deal with the headache of running and concealing two 50ft (exaggerating) sub cables across the room - and if it's even worth the effort. Having two of these beasts is simple amazing in current configuration.
PolkFan I run mine along the wall with floor management cable runs. You can make them or find one close to your floor color online that hides your cables. It is some work but the payoff is huge. You lose a lot of output the farther you are away from the sub. Once you put the sub nearfield you will gain a ton of output and tactile response. In other words you will feel the sub hit in your chest and the couch will shake a lot more with low bass. Another plus is you take a lot of the dips and nulls in your room away when the sub is nearfield. When the sub is up front or corners of room you will have a lot of dips in your frequency response. So you are listening to your room modes more than the sub. So once it is nearfield the bass will be cleaner as well. You need to download room eq wizard on laptop and you will see the response in your room for the subs. Then buy you a minidsp so that you can eq your subs. A lot of work but a big payoff in sound quality and output
PolkFan this is a good read showing you the response between far field and near field sub. It shows you the frequency response of each. Notice the greater spl and much flatter response.
mehlau.net/audio/dual_nearfield_sub/
@@PolkFan I have one sub up front to the left of my left channel speaker and the other sub to the right of my right channel speaker. This was the best location for even bass for me, even after equalization.
Very nice system I may say
Thanks!
I am enjoying my S60's and had a friend over who said "you have too much dude for this room" Lol....Watching your videos and these dual 12's and now this monster I have figured something important out. It's not size or power at all. It's sub design. I am the proud owner of a Polk RSW250 8 inch dual cone (250 peak) sub and the dual ports are going out the back. I have enjoyed this mini beast since about 1988 Lol I finally watched a placement video and basically you just move it ever so slightly away from a corner and you find the "sweet" spot of the room not the speaker. Oh, MAN I had to turn this way down and I'm going into my Marantz and turning the DB down on the Sub channel too for this antique Lol Bass is a reflective sound. Too much and you're cancelling it out I have found. It's a hard test to do by yourself but, I did it. Video's here on You Tube. Thanks again for the original video to get the S60's ;)
Man that's awesome! After trying different configurations in my room, I've found that the subs sound best closer to the center of the room - at least with my setup. It gives you more of a nearfield sound rather than a reflective/corner sound - which transpires to a cleaner response, as opposed to a boomier response. Plus when you have a proper room calibration you can really benefit from moving the subs closer to the center. My Yamaha 2080 EQs the subs separately and does an awesome job at doing so. The low-end of both Rythmiks is ridiculously clean and pure sweetness.
I have 5.2.4 system all Polk signature series awsome for an affordable system
That's what love about Polk Signatures. The price to performance ratio is unbeatable. I've demoed some really expensive speakers in which the Polks will keep up with for a fraction of the cost.
What does your whole system consist of
Sounds fantastic when you get another its gonna bring down the house will you be selling the polk subs
Yeah man, this thing is crazy. Mostly with movies. I'm still learning how to configure it. It's decent for music but I think I'll figure it out and get better music performance. The Polks are up for sale. When I get them sold, I'm shooting for that second Rythmik.
@@PolkFan where you selling them at locally only or are you willing to ship
@@moveezy5591 Man they're too heavy ship (50lbs per). Trying to get someone local to take them off my hands.
@@PolkFan I understand that good luck and looking forward to seeing you with 2 15s
Can I ask where you got the tv stand? Thanks
www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/latitude-run-bent-wood-tv-stand-with-mount-wheel-for-up-to-85-tvs-lder6876.html
Its really a shame Australian distributors are so very hard to locate or contact
for all Rythmik subwoofers.
Yeah that sucks. That's the drawback with Rythmik. A lot of people in other countries would like to buy them but can't due to shipping constraints.
how you like this and would you prefer fv 15hp or pb 4000 for 2500 sq feet room for decent good bass for movies and Netflix
I love it. Without a doubt I'd get the FVX15HP. Everything about it is top notch. The build quality is extremely solid and the sound is second to none. The only caveat is that it may take a while to fine tune it. But once you get it to where you want it you'll fall in love with it. The Rythmik is also bigger and digs deeper than that SVS. My non HPs are intense and more than enough for my space which is about 18x20. And my floorplan is open. If you have a sealed room you can pressurize it much better and that single 15HP will amaze you.
@@PolkFan thanks a lot
@@sunnybhaku869 If you do end up getting the Rythmik, the owners manual has initial settings for tuning. Start with those configs and tweak it from there - It'll save you some time. I was so excited that I completely missed that and started playing the sub with settings that I thought would be good and wasn't too happy with the sound. In fact this video had messed up settings on the sub. When you listen to my vids post of this one you'll hear how much cleaner the bass is.
@@PolkFan thanks a lot I'll and just not sure which I gonna buy out of fv15, fv 18 psa v1801 or pb 4000 but I really appreciate for the help
@@sunnybhaku869 Well, one thing's for certain, you have good taste in speakers. All of those will sound great. What it'll come down to is how much do you really need for the given space? Why spend more than necessary, you know? If you adequately fill the room with a FVX15 why spend more to get something that you may not use. Ideally you want a nice blend and not overpowering bass. Just my 2 cent... get the FVX15HP, which is Plenty. If it turns out that you want more, get a second down the line. I started with one FVX15, which was plenty on it's own. But I'm a believer in going dual so I purchased my second sub only to satisfy my itch.
is the outside of the cone rubber or foam?
They have anodized aluminum cones with rubber surrounds.
What do you think about rythmik fv25hp?
Honestly, if it has Rythmiks name on it, it's badass. 😄 Haven't a couple different products from them, I can tell you that they're all good.
What’s your reciever
Love your video, top you tuber 👌
My man. Much appreciated! Big Thanks. 😊👊🏾
You are welcome, i was thinking of getting the F12G but it has no lfe imput for the subwoofer output from my av receiver, any ideas?
@@anthony2010707 You could use the line in and get the same performance. Simply run the LFE cable to either L or R of the line-in and you're good to go. On other models like the FVX15, the frequency response is slightly different when connected to the LFE port vs the line-in port. But being that the F12G only has line-in and XLR in, use the line-in. It's an input either way and will perform the same. You can fine-tune the sub with the PEQ, just like the L12. I spoke with the folks from Rythmik back when I was learning how to run my first FVX15, and they said that I could use either the line-in or LFE port. Depends on what sounds best in your setup.
Okay thanks brother, much appreciated, take care.
@@anthony2010707 Anytime!
Do you recommended rythmik fv15hp?
Hell yeah! Absolutely.
Nice
What are your speaker crossovers at
All of the speakers are crossed at 80hz.
works without an active subwoofer receiver?
Sure does. It's powered and has RCA Line In and LFE input connections. All it needs is an input signal.
@@PolkFan active or passive which one best?
They both have pros and cons. I'm a fan of active because the power source is already provided and they include built-in crossovers, protection, EQ, and so forth. The drawback is you're limited to the amount of power provided by the amp plate. With a passive, you can control how much power you put in it and can possibly maximize the woofer moreso than you could with a built-in amp on an active subwoofer. The drawback to passive of course is having to add external power, which could be costly, and the risk of damaging your sub if you give it too much power.
Boooooom Boooooom Booooooooooooom!!
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One query my friend... That... If I place my woofers in rear instead of front.. does it produce clear base... Or not
It all depends on the sub and the room. I always encourage people to try different configurations because you never know what you might be missing out on. Near fielding subs can be very rewarding in the right setup. I have two of these FVX15s up front, and dual Rythmik L12s in the rear, and the sound is phenomenal. For my room, If I had to pick between front or rear I'd go with the rear. They seem to integrate better in the rear and can be very tactile. The L12s alone without the 15s sound really good in the back of my room. So again, it's not a guarantee that they'll sound good in the rear but I highly encourage trying both front and rear and stick with the best outcome.
@@PolkFan thankful... And thanks for ur rply... 😌❤️
Anytime!
@@PolkFan and rhythmic subs r good.. na? So far I've seen... This subs r really good quality... No extra base no distorted dialogues and punchy.. if I compare this with Klipsch and polk subs thn rhtymic will won the debate no?
@@samarjitsanyal9780 Rythmiks are top-notch. Because they're direct servo subs the accuracy and articulation is second to none. Klipsch and Polk subs aren't even in the same league with Rythmik. Only other audiophile quality subs can compare; REL, HSU, SVS.
What movie is this please?
Fury
Very nice set up I have Polk audio 707‘s my room is 12 x 20 I am looking at two 15 or two 18 in sealed
Are you considering Rythmik subs? They all are great. I've grown alot since this video. I'm now running four Rythmiks; two of these FVX15s up front and two L12s (sealed) in the rear. My room is 16 x 20 and I have plenty of overhead. Beautiful sounding subs. The ported subs are just as articulate as the sealed and you get more output from the ported. You can't go wrong with whatever you decide to go with.
@@PolkFan Thank you for the time to get back to me yes I’m going with Rythmik subs how do they sound with music I have a open room
@@PolkFan I will probably end up going with the Fv15HP in piano black
Glorious. Rythmiks being audiophile subs are music focused first, but happens to also work magnificently for HT also. The direct servo technology allows these subs to start and stop with precision movements and subsequently provide the tightest, cleanest, most articulate bass you'll hear. I listen to a wide variety of music genres and everything I run through them sounds amazing. Checkout some of my music demos.
Ah yeah baby, very nice. 👌🏿
Just wish the design was a little different. I prefer ports at the back out of sight.
All good. When the covers are on you pay little attention to the ports. Front ports also help raise the db levels with all the sound coming directly at you vs reflecting off of a wall or something with a rear port. The Polks have a beautiful design with the power ports. They have the front firing woofer but down firing port that disperses the sound in all directions.
since you werent that impressed going from dual hts to single rythmik, did getting another rythmik give you the ultimate nirvana difference?
Absolutely. The demos only tell a peice of the story. Hearing them in person is heaven. Don't underestimate how good the HTSs are though, they're still very impressive. The Rythmiks being servo subs are just so precise and deliver the cleanest and most accurate bass you can hear.
I went with the signature series setup after watching your videos.
after doing much research, I think for me dual rythmiks are the endgame subs. I would pick them over svs and hsu, just because of the servo tech.
For now my setup is S60,S30,S15 and dual dayton sub 1200s. I have also ordered aurasound bass shakers. Even without them , the dual daytons and the s60s diggind deep..I am satisfied in the bass department for an apartment.
Tried war of the worlds scene and I could feel the bass everywhere..chest..couch..wife screamed at me to turn it down.
@@syedzgaming Sounds like a very impressive setup! You know you're doing things right when you get the wifey's disapproval 😂😂. I'm in the same boat and can only go full-throttle when I get the house to myself. Man, I love to hear when someone does research. Too many people fail to do any research and just go by what someone else says - I call them brand-wagon buyers. You're on the money. And a great reference with the Rythmiks being the endgame. Well said because once you experience them you will want none other. It took me a minute to try different configurations and calibrations, and so forth, being that they're more sophisticated subs. But once you find that sweet spot, and trust me, you'll know when you get it; there's nothing like it. Rythmiks' implementation of servo technology really separates them from the rest.
@@PolkFan Yup..same here man. More than the neighbours who havent complained yet, its the wife. Once she was taking a shower, I thought it wud be a good time to test the john wick scene where he pounds his floor with a sledge hammer. She screamed at me from the washroom , saying what the fuck are you doing, everything is shaking in here. 😂😂
Polk S60s are really good, on paper they extend to about the same level as my dayton subs, which are really really good btw, but I do notice a big difference with the subs on. The best setting I found was with fronts set to large and subwoofer set to plus so the lfe goes to both the sub and thw fronts with others crossed over at 80. Daytons are great budget subs, If they can pull off war of the worlds, especially for the money, they are great. I am not sure I wanna get ryrhmiks till I get a house, I would have to run them in second gear most of the time in my apartment, coz of wife and neighbors factor.
Coming back to the point, I read a lot about the importance of dual subs to get more even and better bass and to break down standing waves, I was skeptical at first, but when I added the second dayton..my mind was blown. Bass felt so much more even, cinematic and smooth..movie theater like. I think when people shop for subs, they should always think if they can afford two of the subs they wanna buy imstead of going all in on one mega expensive sub.
You're exactly right! That's hilarious - the sound prank when wifey is in the shower 😂. The gun fire in John Wick is also realistic. Imagine watching John Wick at a decent volume and having cops show up to your house... things will get ugly real quick.
Godzilla King of the Monsters is another good one to get a scare. Serious LFE.
Isn't it amazing how a pair of towers can extend down to 26hz, handle 300 wrms, while only having 6.5in woofers? That's great ingenuity.
Ok, so I see now you really trying to bring down your house.😂 Congrats man. Looking forward to some awesome demos.😊👍🏾 does this sub have XLR inputs? Couldn’t really tell from the video.
Yes. This thing really does rattle the house apart. And when I get the second sub, it's over. This particular sub does not have the XLR connections, but some of the other models that Rythmik makes does.
PolkFan - Thanks man. Enjoy. Seems a little boomy to me but I guess you probably need to play with settings a bit? I find the Polks to be more of a tight base and sounds better to me, but it’s probably because you had two to balance things out. Guess it’ll balance things out a bit too when you get the other.
@@pf5658 This is actually tighter and cleaner than the Polks. It's hard to capture bass details without a high end mic. I'll try to shoot some more vids of it and take my time. Mic placement plays a big role, and also volume levels. I had the volume way up in this vid and the mic way back. The two Polks did even things out too. That's why I always say that two is better than one. That second Rythmik is gonna be shear madness.
PolkFan - I believe you man. It just didn’t come through as well as the Polks in this video. Those are great subs though.😊
@@pf5658 There's CZcamsr by the name Z Reviews who did an awesome review of this sub. His review actually helped me make my decision with buying it. He has some high-end mics and his sound demo came out way better than mine. Check em out. I know I can do better than this one too. I'll get some more posted.
Insane. Two of these subs = eviction. That's the equation
😂😂 Very true. Check this video out, you'll get an idea of what two sounds like. czcams.com/video/RtAaSvBvZx8/video.html
@@PolkFan Thanks man..I'll get there. My little Man Cubs just need to get a bit older so I can reclaim the bonus room.
Gotcha. Very understandable. Priorities. You'll be back.
2 are always better than 1 lol,and 4 is the best,I run 4 subs,one in each corner of the listening area,if you have the space and budget you should try it,the subs are M&k
I'm sure four subs sound good. Especially when you can nearfield two of them. I personally have to draw the line with the two that have. The output of my two 15s is crazy. I'm already rumbling my house apart just with the two. Literally, my subs are in the basement and they rattle things two floors up. I can knock things off the table on the main level.
I'm obsessed with bass,with the four I can actually resonate my entire house if I choose, but like you stuff starts falling of shelves I learned my lesson when drywall screws started backing themselves out lol had to turn it down a bit
@@vanceproctor3568 Wow, now that's just crazy on another level. 😁
This sub is servo technology 🤔?
Indeed. And it works very well. With precision start and stops, and the correct amount of woofer movements the sub is able to provide clean and accurate bass in every situation. Whether music down low or loud or movies rumbling the house down, you get the same accuracy each time.
Tnx.👍
Anytime. I highly recommend them if they're on your radar. They sound is addicting. 😄👍🏿
I'll take your HTS12. 😁😁
Would be nice. I need someone local who's serious about getting them.
@@PolkFan I'd pay for shipping if you offer a good price tbh
@@NickDarnelldaftnick These things are too big and heavy to ship. I'd have to bring the price way down to make it decent enough for shipping. Otherwise, you'd be better off buying it new for close to the same price. I'm selling them locally for $750 for the pair, or $400 for a single. You can get them brand new for $450/sub. I paid about $950 (after tax) so I don't wanna cut myself too short.
@@PolkFan on Amazon the subs go for $399 brand new free amazon shipping so yeah you're right.
@@NickDarnelldaftnick Hey nick if u didn't get the polk hts 12's yet , amazon got them for $ 335.00 now
No offence, is the hts 12 wasn't enough for you?
Wasn't that at all. My curiosity of how well these audiophile subs were got the best of me. I had SVS subs before and really liked the sound quality; Rythmik makes better subs than SVS.
hopefully you've done it by now, but if you haven't, turn off that smoothing bro, damn. lol. Sweet setup tho
Think you're referring to the Auto Motion, and yeah that's been off for the longest. Back when I shot this vid the TV was still new to me and that feature is on by default. The image is great with it on, too bad it gives that choppy soap opera look. At this point, I'm golden with having everything tweaked just how I want it - TV, Subs, Speakers, ect.
@@PolkFan sweet, just wanted to know if that soap opera effect was still on, thanks for the reply bro.
Came here to say this
why are you using L input not Lfe?!
At the time, for whatever reason, the sub sounded much better using that input rather than the LFE. I had to reach out to Rythmik and see why that was so and was told that either or should work fine. Since then I've reconfigured and now I'm using the LFE input and it sounds great.
Line In rolls off faster and sounds cleaner in some setups. Just need to try both (and re-do EQ after switching).
Yeah after back n forth configs between the Line and LFE inputs, I still think the Line in sounds the best for this particular sub. Perhaps because the line signal is processed by the onboard crossover, and the LFE bypasseses it. Even though the cut point is set in the receiver, HW processing always seems to work better than SW.
You have to dial back the motion interpolation on that tv. Beautiful picture but maaaan that soap opera effect is bad.
Think I had the auto motion turned on. At any rate, it's turned off now. I love the clarity with it on but can't stand the soap opera effect. It was all still new to me at the time of this vid.
@@PolkFan haha I had the same problem when I first got my latest TV. Great setup dude.
@@hochhaul Thanks my dude. 👍🏿
You should get a 2nd...
😄😄 Check out my other vids. I've grown a lot since this vid. I'm now running four Rythmik subs. Two FVX15s, and two L12s.
Nice equipment but your left speaker is way to close to that wall with a door. Experiment with different room placement.
What's wrong with the current placement?
@@PolkFan left speaker is right up against that door. Proper sound dispersment require you give the speakers room to breathe (away from walls) I would move the TV and speakers out of that corner. I don't know what you're room layout looks like that's why I recommend you experiment.
@@robg915 You are aware that Polk's power port technology allow you to place speakers virtual anywhere (including corners and up against walls) and get the same sound/performance right? In addition to that, room correct/calibration will make necessary adjustments to optimize the sound of every speaker in its given location. My Yamaha A2080 does an amazing job with that. I'm locked into a static location based on the room layout and design, having in-walls for my surrounds. Really and truly, the left front sounds just as good as the right and everything together is pure heaven. I've made a few upgrades since this vid and the system sounds better than it did when I recorded this vid. Check out my recent vids.
@@PolkFan I'm sure it still sounds amazing and I'm glad you are happy with it. I have been into audio/home theater since the 90's so I'm kinda OCD when it comes to things like this.
@@robg915 I understand. I too have been into audio since the 80s, I used to have a nice RadioShack setup, lol. I'm also OCD but certain things are outside of control and technology advances to address those things. There's really no such thing as the perfect system because there's too many variances to each system. At the end of the day, if it sounds good I can dig it.
Get a 2nd one yo!
You really should check out my other vids. I'm running 4 Rythmiks now 😄.
@@PolkFan My man!
12 gauge speaker wire and good HDMI cables makes all the difference
Its a shame you dont have a bigger room everything is squashed in there
I'd love a bigger room but it's not that small. My seats are 18ft from the tv.
time to update your user name sir
Never! I'll always be a Polk fan. 😄
Mistake #1...sub is too close to front speakers...#2 you spent too much for a sub...
If you feel like you can do better go forth and conquer, genius.
Lmao, what sub would you recommend then? Also you're complaining about cost, but the only way to fix your mistake #1 is to buy a new house. Not everyone can have a dedicated full set up theater.
I guess he could attempt to move the sub to the left / right of his couch, but I do not know the layout of his room.
@@tylerf2891 At the end of the day, what's most important to me, and I would think anyone else interested in audio systems, is how it sounds. You know you have a kickass system when the only hate that people can come up with is aesthetic gripes. If it sounds good, damn the placement of the speaker. Too often do people lose sight of how acoustics work; there's no such thing as a "cookie cutter" design of how your system is "supposed" to be set up and therefore speaker placement will vary between rooms - as a result, the sole purpose of room calibration in audio receivers is to make adjustment to give you the best sound given your speaker placement. No lie, my system sounds better than the movie theater and I could give a damn what anyone thinks of where my speakers are placed.
@Dorian Grey Right! Dude simply has no idea. Are they not incredibly good sounding subs? Good deal Dorian, enjoy your system man.
Subs should cost as much as your speakers.
Rythmik subwoofers look old fashion. Look cheap👎 JL audio and Svs look new stale and aggressive.
Do you buy speakers for looks or sound?
@@PolkFan Both! 1 missing and no full success 👎
@@unknownkosmos1822 To each his own. No one can deny the quality or amazing sound of Rythmik subs. If you're that guy that'll spend twice as much on a sub only because it "looks" good, more power to ya. I'll spend my money wisely.
@@PolkFan subwoofer is in saloon not in garage man, so must look good and sound good. I am critic. I have style.
@@unknownkosmos1822 Style? Ok, if that's what you call it.
Those Polks go down to 22 Hz hrts at 400 Wtts peak😮 there's no way they can compare nor compete with that rhythmic F15 just saying😂
Apples and Oranges. The Rythmik has a larger woofer; larger cabin; larger amp, and a built-in servo. Which equates to bigger bass and more articulation. But, if a GTR can beat a Lambo, does that make the lambo slow? Nope. It just means a fast car was beat by a faster car. Same thing with the subs. While you get more from the Rythmik; the Polk HTS12 is still a good sub. A pair of HTS12s can do some digging.
@@PolkFan In the video the comment was made that you didn't hear any difference between the Polk subwoofers and the rhythmic I was just making a comment that there's a huge!!!! difference and if you can't differentiate between the 2 you might want to get your ears checked just saying,,,
I don't watch my own vids, and I don't recall saying that. However, I made this video shortly after getting this sub and still needed to learn how to configure it. Rythmik subs aren't simple plug n play like alot of other subs, so I was still in the learning phase of the sub. Also, running a single sub is much different than two or more, so it's very likely that there wasn't a big difference between them. IDK why people underestimate Polks so often. Don't know if you've seen any of my newer vids but I've completely rebuilt my system and now running four Rythmiks and Reserves. Four HTS12s would also be very satisfying.
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