Taking stock of the Hsu VTF-2 mk5, we might judge itin comparison to its similarly priced competition. At its price point, I don'tknow of any other subs that can quite match its overall performance. There aresome subs of similar cost that do have more mid bass output, but they do notcome close to the VTF-2's deep bass output or flat frequency response. I cannotthink of any other subwoofer in this price bracket that can match its deep bassperformance. Move the budget up a couple hundred dollars and you can grab a SVSPC-2000, and you can get more outputcapability under 30 Hz, but you do lose maximum output capability above 40 Hz.There are some subwoofers that have a smaller size and nicer finish for similarcost, but they do not come close to its performance. Then again, not everyonecan handle a subwoofer the size of the VTF-2 mk5, and that is a compromise somepeople must make.
VTF-2 MK5 Subwoofer Manual Features Variable Tuning Hybrid Technology. 'Now you decide how deep to play.' The large flared ports can be re-tuned with the flip of a switch and the addition or removal of a port plug(s). With support for five different operating modes, including ported and sealed. Hsu research subwoofer manual vtf mk 2 (12 pages) Subwoofer HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP User Manual. Variable tuning hybrid technology (13 pages) Subwoofer HSU VTF-15H User. Hsu VTF-2 Pdf User Manuals. View online or download Hsu VTF-2 Manual.
Another yardstick by which to measure the VTF-2 mk5is how does it compare to its predecessor, the mk4. According to Hsu's CEA-2010measurements for both, the mk5 beats the mk4 by roughly 2 dB in burst outputbelow 40 Hz and by about 3 dB at 40 Hz and above. That is a very substantialmargin; effectively a 25% to 50% boost in performance for a subwoofer thatcosts a bit less. However, one factor in those higher measurements may bepartly due to the mk5 having both ports and driver on the same surface, whichis different from the mk4's design. This can be advantageous for this type oftesting, but it does not nearly account for the full extent of the gains beingseen here, not even close. In comparing the mk5 to the mk4, it should be saidthat the mk4 did have a finer satin black finish than the mk5's vinyl black,and the hidden driver and ports gave it a sleeker appearance. On the otherhand, the mk5 does look brawnier without the grille, which is perhaps notsomething everyone can appreciate but is an aesthetic that this reviewer digs.
Another yardstick by which to measure the VTF-2 mk5is how does it compare to its predecessor, the mk4. According to Hsu's CEA-2010measurements for both, the mk5 beats the mk4 by roughly 2 dB in burst outputbelow 40 Hz and by about 3 dB at 40 Hz and above. That is a very substantialmargin; effectively a 25% to 50% boost in performance for a subwoofer thatcosts a bit less. However, one factor in those higher measurements may bepartly due to the mk5 having both ports and driver on the same surface, whichis different from the mk4's design. This can be advantageous for this type oftesting, but it does not nearly account for the full extent of the gains beingseen here, not even close. In comparing the mk5 to the mk4, it should be saidthat the mk4 did have a finer satin black finish than the mk5's vinyl black,and the hidden driver and ports gave it a sleeker appearance. On the otherhand, the mk5 does look brawnier without the grille, which is perhaps notsomething everyone can appreciate but is an aesthetic that this reviewer digs.
It is difficult to find something reasonable tocomplain about with this subwoofer. One thing I mentioned to Hsu Research wasthat the gain knob is a bit sensitive, as it rises at a logarithmic rate. Theyagreed, and future models will be seeing a more gradual gain structure, so eventhat tiny nitpick is now moot. Another area of improvement that it would benice to see addressed in the VTF-2 mk5 is the bracing. While the paneling issturdy and there is a piece of bracing midway in the sub on the lower half ofthe cabinet, I wouldn't mind seeing something that reinforces the cabinet atthe midsections on all the free panels. However, this critique is more forpeace of mind than anything sensed during actual listening, since, as notedpreviously, I didn't hear anything that I thought might be cabinet resonance,and the cabinet does not feel to be flexing when touching it during playback ofloud content. It's worth mentioning here that the protection filters work verywell on the VTF-2 mk5; this is a subwoofer that will not overdrive easily.Unless the user turns the gain knob to maximum level, and blasts some 10 hztest tones at full volume, there is no way to bottom out the sub. In otherwords, the user would have to deliberately be trying to overdrive the subwooferin order to accomplish that task.
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To bring this review toa close, anyone looking for a subwoofer in the $600 point ($539 + $60 shippingfor continental US) would do very well to consider the Hsu VTF-2 mk5. Itsoverall performance and feature set is one of the best, if not the best, thatcan be had at this price. It achieves our Bassaholics 'Large' room sizerecommendation in the ported modes (meaning it is suitable for rooms from3,000^ft3 to 5,000^ft3), except the sealed mode, which nets the 'Medium' room sizerecommendation (room sizes of 1,500^ft3 to 3,000^ft3). The VTF-2 mk5 is theleast expensive sub to capture the 'Large' room size recommendation, which is anice new precedent for those looking for the most bang for their buck (moreinformation can be learned about our Bassaholic Room Size Rating. Marmoset tool bag 2 keygen for mac. ) The VTF-2 mk5 alsocarries a feature set that is uncommonly good for subwoofers in this pricerange as well. Along with the hardware, the buyer also gets Hsu's well-regardedcustomer service, a 2-year warranty on the amp (upgradable to a 5-year warrantyfor an additional fee), a 7-year warranty on the driver, swift shipping, goodpacking, and a subwoofer with manageable size and weight that isn't an eyesoreand doesn't need a two-man team to move around. I have to give the Hsu VTF-2mk5 a strong recommend for what it brings to the table for the cost, and if Iwere shopping for a subwoofer at its price point, it would very likely be myfirst choice.
