Aperion Audio Bravus 12D Subwoofer REVIEW | The BEST SUB for $1,000?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

We hope you guys enjoyed the video! Don't forget to check out Aperion Audio's website bit.ly/2XiOPaf and use promo code TGT10 to get 10% off your next purchase! 👍

[@reggieburris]

I like your reviews. There are so many wanna be experts, that it repulses me. It's good to have someone review subs subjectively, and talk of the attributes and negatives, without being negative. Some reviewers push you away from one sub to another, just to change their mind. Having listened to all types of stereo, speakers and subs for over 40 years, I appreciate your straightforwardness. Keep'em coming!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words! We really do appreciate it, it means a lot! We're glad you found the video helpful :)

[@BuildMontage]

I love the new backdrop guys! Looks great! Great review as well as always, very thorough and executed.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks so much man!! We're really happy with the way it turned out. Experimenting is fun as you'd know! 😛 The subwoofer was amazing as well, made for a pretty awesome review!

[@NemoPropaganda]

Great catch noticing how it fills the room! I had the same experience with the 8" model, I was very surprised how it sounded like I almost had 2 subs. I think I described it as having 1 and a half subwoofers lol. The 10D is also super good.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Hey Nemo, thanks for the comment! We weren't expecting this sub to perform nearly as well as it did, and I feel like that's part of the magic that comes with Aperion's products. We checked out your review on the 10D - great job by the way!! subbed to your channel! - and it seems like both subs have pretty similar sound characteristics. We've always loved the dual passive radiator design, especially when it's done right. 😀

[@NemoPropaganda]

@@TwoGuyzTech Aye!!!! Thank you dude! 😍 Ya'll gotta check out the KEF KC62, it's seriously a rule breaker... well price aside...

[@TwoGuyzTech]

@@NemoPropaganda Will do! :)

[@TorinTPG]

I've never heard of this brand. I really like the design of it. That packaging was top notch

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching Matt!! We really hope that more people get to learn about Aperion, they make some legitimately awesome products. The unboxing was unreal!!

[@TorinTPG]

@@TwoGuyzTech help me keep an eye out for a killer slim ported sub. I want to find a nice one like Krix Volcanix in the states.

[@JC-bl9bo]

Another excellent review. I was very curious and interested in Aperion audio but their speakers. They are often described as smooth. Man since I got my new SVS PB-2000 Pro the craziest bass I have experienced is Midway which I watched yesterday. That was some crazy bass from beginning to end.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! We're really happy with Aperion Audio's lineup, they seem to have some excellent value all around! Midway also has a fantastic bass track - we're glad you enjoy the new sub! :)

[@jimcole2648]

Svs was a great choice. Solid company, product and sound. Aperion is good but not svs good.

[@dizzle1119]

I'm wondering how well a pair of these Bravus IIs would pair up w/ my Arendal 1723 towers (they're on an Emotiva XPa-Dr2 power amp) in a music only setup?

[@tycheesey]

How does the RSL Speedwoofer stack up against this price point?

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! The RSL Speedwoofer is certainly a good sub for the price, but it definitely won't have as much output as the Bravus 12D - though to us, the biggest thing is the quality of the bass output, which is where the Bravus 12D really shines mainly due to its dual passive radiators. I think if you went with dual Speedwoofers, you'd be getting closer to the Bravus 12D's output, but honestly, the only way to know for sure is to have them in your room at the same time and test them to see how they stack up against each other. Hope this helps! 😀

[@tycheesey]

@@TwoGuyzTech thanks for the response guys! That is precisely what I have done, gone dual with the RSL, second one just came in today. Maybe further down the road I'll have the guts to pull the trigger on something like the Bravus. Love the channel and the reviews you do!

[@SpecOfTech]

Great video guys. I like the new backdrop too, it looks amazing...cheers.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching Barrett!! We were excited to try out the new backdrop, we think it turned out pretty well. Cheers man!! 😀

[@paulupton5557]

Excellent review, really enjoyed the video.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@fezzle81]

How does this compare to the HSU line of subs? A lot of people feel the value to performance is better with that brand. :)

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately we haven't had a chance to listen to/review any of HSU's subwoofers but we'd like to give them a try sometime!

[@TylerStout]

$900 after using your promo code puts it in a tough spot I feel as ported subs are going to give you a lot more output like SVS PB2000 pro, HSU VTF3-MK5, and Rythmik FVX12 and can plug the ports for the HSU and SVS to get that tighter sound for music.

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Thanks for watching! Ported subs might give you more output (though honestly we were very impressed with the output of the Bravus 12D in our large open concept living room), but even with port plugs, we don't feel like ported subs running in sealed mode would compare to the incredibly fast output of the Bravus 12D (and, of course, you would lose output by plugging the ports on a ported sub!). Unfortunately, we haven't had the opportunity to review any of the subs you mentioned, but hopefully we'll be able to experiment with this more in the future. Of course, in the end, it all depends on the type of bass you like - and that's the magic of Home Theater! 😀

[@TylerStout]

@@TwoGuyzTech So I have two of the hsu vtf2-mk5 and not the vtf3 and with that plugging the ports makes a considerable difference over the 1 port plugged mode. When comparing with same settings I just plugged the port mid song during really fast drumming and it went from hearing the drumming but kinda blurred together to hearing each individual hit. Wish I knew the song I was listening to as I've made quite a bit of optimizations since then with placement and eq via miniDSP. So while yes you lose output I feel it's more acceptable since music isn't normally digging to 20hz unlike movies where having them ported would. I definitely agree this is probably in-between a fully sealed vs fully ported subwoofer for qualities but I'd rather have the ability to switch between the two even if the sealed version isn't exactly ideal compared to say a sb2000 pro. Another thing I've heard from the latest audioholics podcast with Anthony grimony was they said they passive radiator subs tend to have a more bloated sound due to the fact that the main driver has to build up pressure in order to move the passive radiator and that delay causes it to be bloated sounding apparently. Not sure if you noticed that but interesting nonetheless.

[@cybergod77]

thks for the review...wd have liked some comaprisons in your review though

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Unfortunately at the time of making this review we didn't have any other gear within its price range to make a fair comparison against, but stay tuned - we do now!

[@cybergod77]

@@TwoGuyzTech cool, look forward to your comparison review

[@GrandmaHatesTech]

I can use this to blast my neighbours that annoy me 😆

[@TwoGuyzTech]

You sure could!! Thanks for watching! :)

[@corkydukeII5898]

That is one nice lookin' sub! Personally it's a little too pricey and i'd probably reach for the RSL10S sub at half the price (actually it might be less than 1/2 the price if I remember correctly)

[@jimcole2648]

The svs is better.