Short answer: the Rythmik FV15HP. It ranks #55 of 143 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $2,127 and is still sold new; the HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 ranks #130 (rated 3.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The HSU Research VTF-3 MK3’s replacement, the HSU Research VTF-3 MK5 HP, is rated 4.2/5 at $1,049.
The Rythmik FV15HP is the better-sounding pick. A 15 inch ported subwoofer with output matching pricier rivals, plus balanced and RCA inputs for flexible setups. Watch for: Premium price ($2127), ported design room gain dependency, and mid-to-large 114.6 lbs (52 kg) footprint.
The case for the HSU Research VTF-3 MK3: A rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with useful deep bass output for its size, now discontinued. Watch for: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority.
Buy the Rythmik FV15HP. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 is discontinued.
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A 15 inch ported subwoofer with output matching pricier rivals, plus balanced and RCA inputs for flexible setups.
A rear ported 12 inch subwoofer with useful deep bass output for its size, now discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rythmik FV15HP | HSU Research VTF-3 MK3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,127 | $1,499 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #55 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) | #130 of 143 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 92.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 105.1 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 111.1 dB | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 116.1 dB | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 120.0 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 122.5 dB | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.1 dB | 113.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 121.8 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.4 dB | 114.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 121.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 121.1 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 122.0 dB | 113.5 dB |
| Dimensions | 24.5”H x 18.2”W x 24.2”D (622.3 x 463.5 x 615.9 mm) | 21.5”H x 17”W x 25”D (546.1 x 431.8 x 635.0 mm) |
| Weight | 115.1 lbs (52.2 kg) | 89.9 lbs (40.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/3 | 7/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black, white | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| RCA Input | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
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