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Customer Testimonials
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Robert B. |
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LVX12 |
LVX12 - Fantastic, musical sub. 10/10!
Like many audio enthusiasts, my concern with low frequency/bass
began very conservatively. I dabbled with some sealed designs
from other manufacturers and was overall happy until I re-arranged
by main listening area. At that point my current subwoofer just
couldn\'t provide the output I needed (250w continuous, 600w peak
in a sealed box) and I began the ol\' analysis paralysis process.
I scoured forums (AVS, Reddit, etc.) for months reading everything
I could, changing my mind at least once a day. I had heard of
Rythmik before but wasn\'t quick to drink the \"servo technology\"
cool aid, mostly because I was too lazy to really read and understand
how it works. The more I read and analyzed the more I became convinced
I should at least give Rythmik a try. Reports of their excellent
customer service and investment in a quality product pushed me
over the edge. I started off with a sealed F12-300 but quickly
decided that I didn\'t want to go with another sealed design -
Rythmik promtply canceled the order and refunded the amount within
minutes of my request. I then waited a few weeks before settling
on the LVX12. When it arrived, i was impressed with the build
quality and weight - for a \"light\" driver it still
takes some intention to move the sub around. At first, I had some
difficulty integrating with my AVR and speakers and was discouraged.
Then, I contacted Rythmik who, once again, responded extremly
quickly with a detailed walk-through of sub integration and suggestions
for out put (both Enrico AND Brian responded which attests to
their involvement and concern for the customer). Once I followed
those instructions I was quickly greeted by extremely deep and
detailed bass. A primarily a music listener, I couldn\'t be happier
about the accuracy and smoothness of the LVX12. You might expect
it to be messy or boomy given the ported design, but it is EXTREMELY
smooth. In fact, it almost sounds like a sealed sub when used
in music mode with one port closed - there was zero chuffing whatsoever
and it handled everything I through at it. I also watched an Indiana
Jones movie with my young son and had to dial it back a bit as
it was too intense for the kid. As with all significant audio
purchases, there is always the fear of buyer\'s remorse or the
urge to return for something else. I know this feeling all too
well, but it does not exist with this product. Assuming this sub
has the longevity to match its quality, the only problem Rythmik
may have introduced with this product is preventing customers
from upgrading due to satisfaction. If you are on the fence about
trying a newer brand or something different from what you read
on the forums, don\'t be!
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Reviewer: |
J. Rajanesan (India) |
Product: |
LVX12 |
I live in South India and listens mostly to
Pipe organ music. I was not satisfied with my existing DIY sub as
it was not able to produce bass below 32 HZ. After much search and
deliberation I bought a Rythmik LVX 12 through Avenue Sound , Bombay.
I know this is an entry level model but fitted my budget. I am really
amazed at the accurate bass it is reproducing from most of my organ
CDs. I am hearing ,or rather feeling many deep notes which I thought
never existed in my CD collection. I strongly recommend this sub
for organ music aficionados. There is no exaggerated bass and it
is very crisp and exactly on time in staccato pedal passages. Some
of the CDS I enjoyed in this new Sub are music from Liverpool cathedral
- Ian Tracey, Bach by Michael Murray, Benjamin Britten's choral works with organ from Westminster Cathedral, St. Paul¡¯s
cathedral- Andrew Lucas, Pomp¡¯s and pipes and so on..
keep up the good work.
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Reviewer: |
Mark Hayes (AVS forum) |
Product: |
LVX12 |
Now that I've had the LVX12 for a few weeks,
I just want to say I am continually more and more impressed. For
movies and music, it is so clean and so powerful. It absolutely
rocks our living room. Everything just sounds right and how it should.
I still haven't gone back to compare to the BIC that I had, I've
just been enjoying the LVX12 too much to take it away. The only
problem is it makes me want to get the FVX15 or FV15HP. One day
that will certainly be the upgrade. Or maybe an additional LVX12,
or something. We'll see. Just needed to stop by and say how impressed
I still am.
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Reviewer: |
Brad C. |
Product: |
LVX12 |
I'm really enjoying the LVX12 that I just
received. I've been switching it between the HT and Music settings
depending on the source content and really like the results. The
bass is really low, clear, and accurate and really blends well with
my Energy RC-70's. I've got a large room with multiple openings
and a vaulted ceiling but this sub fills it with clean bass which
puts a smile on my face. Thanks for making such a great subwoofer
at a price point that I feel good about.
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Reviewer: |
Abd1 (AVS member) |
Product: |
LVX12 |
LOVE the LVX12. I just received it last week
and I'm planning on posting some comments after spending more time
with it, but so far I'm totally impressed and happy. My room isn't
that big, 12x16x8, and it easily fills the room with bass and can
make the couch and walls shake. The first movie scene I tried with
it was War of the Worlds when the ship emerges from under the street.
The output was so much that a cover panel that hides access to a
shut off valve came off one of my walls. However, the thing that
impresses me the most is how tight and accurate the bass is, and
it really shines for music much more than I expected. The tighter
bass actually helps the sub integrate into the music more and disappear,
increasing the sound stage, especially in depth. I had read this
from other people who had initial impressions with high quality
subs and I was always unsure of what they meant and how the sub
would impact the sound stage and imaging, but now I get it! I was
coming from a Reaction Audio BPS212 sub, which has dual opposed
12" drivers and 300w in a sealed box. I was close to buying
an LV12R but then the RA sub came out and I thought since I want
a musical sub, getting something sealed would be good, and it was
a promo for only $400. However, the performance difference isn't
even close. I upgraded because I wanted something to dig deeper
for movies, but I didn't expect the LVX12 to be so much better for
music, but like I said, not even close. I had thought about trying
to integrate the BPS212 into my HT with the LVX12, but now I'm just
going to sell it. I don't want to degrade the sound at all and the
LVX12 is plenty of sub for me.
I don't think you could go wrong with either
of the 3. I upgraded to the LVX12 from the LV12R because it was
on sale and I wanted the front ports since space is a bit tight
in my room, but I bet the LV12R would have been plenty too. Of course,
if you can fit and afford the 15" then go for it! You can't
make a bad choice here.
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Reviewer: |
Kevin B. |
Product: |
LVX12 |
Enrico,
I have now had the LVX12 for about 4 months now and all I can say
is WOW! It is so satisfying to now be able to differentiate the
many subtleties of those bottom octaves. Not just hear them but
feel them as well. It puts a smile on my face every time I fire
up my system. Thanks for making such an outstanding product.
On a side note, I have B&W bookshelf speakers and after running
room correction it set the crossover at 80hz. I played with 100hz
also but felt that the mid bass did not sound as clean. Then I read
an article by Dr. David Rich about integrating ported bookshelf
speakers with subwoofers. He found that by plugging the ports he
could integrate them better and the sound would be cleaner at the
crossover point. I plugged mine and reran room correction and the
crossover was set at 100hz. He was right, doing this cleaned this
area up tremendously and it allowed the sub to better handle that
area of mid bass. I now have fantastically tight bass with the punch
I have always wanted.
Trying this with ported floor standing speakers may also help other
customers depending on model.
Kevin B.
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Reviewer: |
Bruce W. |
Product: |
LVX12 |
Finally got the first LVX12 installed (was waiting
on cable). All I did was shove it up against the wall where it more-or-less
has to go, plug it into the Denon AVR-X4000, and run Audyssey again.
Amazing. That's all I can say.
Even dragged my wife down to watch a scene from the Neflix show
Daredevil. Just a street scene (with excellent sound design). I
told her that a subwoofer adds realism (not that she believed it
of course). She was shocked. Started talking about how it helped
"suspend her disbelief" and become more immersed in the
story. Even said "it's just like going to the theater".
Now *that* is WAF.
I'm almost afraid to install the second one, or do something radical
like run REW and get them positioned in the room better. But I'll
find a way to overcome my fears. ;-)
Thanks Brian.
Oh, yes, she was even impressed by the finish. That black oak patter
is vinyl, yes? She's convinced it's a cabinet grade of veneer.
--
Bruce W.
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