HSU Research VTF-1 Subwoofer Review
Summary
- Product Name: HSU Research VTF-1 Subwoofer
- Manufacturer: Hsu Research, Inc.
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 09, 2007
- MSRP: $$499 MSRP/$399 Direct
- Specifications
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Enclosure: Down firing dual ported
Amplifier Type: Bridged Amplifier Switching Hybrid (BASH)
Amplifier Power (RMS): 200 Watts
Peak Amplifier Power: 600 Watts
Bass Extension (-3dB): 32 Hz (Max SPL)
(-3dB): 25 Hz (max extension)
Woofer: 10" polymer treated paper cone
Crossover Frequency: 30 Hz to 90 Hz
Crossover type: Continuous variable low pass filter with bypass
Crossover Slope: -24db/octave Linkwitz-Riley
Phase: 0/180 degree switch
Dimensions: (HxWxD): 19.5" x 14" x 18"
Weight (lbs): 56 lbs.
Pros
- Musical
- Actual deep bass for a budget
- Performed well to its limits
- A lot of sub for the price
Cons
- Excursion limits at high SPL in extension mode
- Pedestrian finish
Introduction
The Hsu Research VTF-1 has proven to be a solid performer that, relative to its price point, does most everything well with very little wrong. I found it to be both musical and responsive to the source material I threw at it while still capable of very respectable output levels. Sonically, the VTF-1 is similar to the STF-1, retaining the best qualities while making sonic improvements with key differences consisting of the larger driver, an increase in amplifier power, and the ability to play lower. The end result is that the VTF-1 sounds like a heftier sub, sonically, than the STF-1 with a similar price to performance ratio. If you are in the market for a high value subwoofer then Hsu should be on the list of products to investigate; the VTF-1 is a good sub that is hard to beat at the price.
- VTF-1 Design and Construction
- VTF-1 Listening Tests
- VTF-1 Measurments and Analysis
- VTF-1 Conclusions and Recommendations
