Short answer: the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP for value, the VTF-15H MK2 for a bit more output. The VTF-3 MK5 HP delivers 121.4dB CEA-2010-A average with one of the best price-to-output ratios in this weight class, in a mid-size 39 kg (86 lbs) ported cabinet that needs careful placement. The VTF-15H MK2 edges it at 121.8dB CEA-2010-A average, but is a mid-large 50 kg (110.2 lbs) design prone to room modes and costs $450 more. The HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 is discontinued; its replacement is the HSU Research VTF-TN1.
Buy the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP, since the HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 | HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499 Discontinued | $1,049.00 |
| Ranked | #57 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #59 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 101.6 dB | 100.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 108.4 dB | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 114.8 dB | 113.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 119.4 dB | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.9 dB | 121.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.5 dB | 122.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.1 dB | 121.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 120.5 dB | 120.4 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 121.8 dB | 121.4 dB |
| Dimensions | 24”H x 18”W x 26”D (609.6 x 457.2 x 660.4 mm) | 25”H x 17.2”W x 24”D (635.0 x 438.1 x 609.6 mm) |
| Weight | 110 lbs (49.9 kg) | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) |
| Warranty | 7/2(+3) | 7/2(+3) |
| Cabinet Color | black, wood | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 15” (381mm) driver |
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