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Rythmik FV15HP Subwoofer Review

by [email protected] January 24, 2011
  • Product Name: FV15HP Subwoofer
  • Manufacturer: Rythmik Audio
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: January 24, 2011 19:10
  • MSRP: $ 1199 (black oak PVC, as tested), $1399 (piano black)
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  • DS1510 driver + H600PEQ Amplifier

  • Seamless aluminum cone with Santoprene edge

  • “Direct-Servo” amp design allowing for micro-fine tuning of system

     output independently of speaker's Thiele Small parameters

  • Simple box construction & unobtrusive appearance

  • Tip-Toe style mounts available & Nutserts included on bottom surface of enclosure

  • (2) High flow, low distortion ports

  • 18db/Octave Subsonic filter for loudspeaker and amplifier protection

  • Selectable 12 or 24db/Octave Low Pass filtering

  • “Q” adjustment for bass/room tuning and control

  • Size: 25” deep x 18" wide x 24" high (without grille). Grille adds 1-1/2”

  • Weight: 120 pounds

Pros

  • Very High output capabilities
  • Delivers true 20Hz performance
  • Patented “DirectServo” technology for lowering distortion
  • Well designed product
  • 5 year warranty on woofer and 2 full years on amplifier
  • 30 Day “Satisfaction” guarantee

Cons

  • Big and heavy system requiring some real estate (like most high-performance subwoofers)
  • Confusing labeling on literature and amplifier

Introduction

The Rythmik Audio FV15HP subwoofer sports a 15" high excursion servo controlled driver mounted in a large vented box with a powerful 600 watt (continuous output) rated amplifier. Powerful, rich, deep and solid with true 20Hz extension is how I would describe the bass output of this sub. Rythmik Audio has a very talented engineering staff that produced a truly great high caliber subwoofer product at a very affordable asking price. I would recommend a pair of these subs for any upscale home theater environment where seat to seat bass consistency and ultimate output are paramount concerns. It's loud, clean, and fast... and for most - that's going to make this an extremely hard sub to beat.