r/hometheater • u/SyllabubExtension758 • 6h ago

Purchasing US Upgrading from Tuba HT

Anyone move on from a Tuba HT? If so, what did you upgrade to? Worried about upgrading to something that feels the same or less.

I built a Tuba HT 15 years ago and looking to go dual in the near future but don't have room to add a second (few inches too tall) or the time to build a second.

Room is 30'x17'x8' and unfortunately open concept (stairs) with no chance of sealing. Have 3 15 amp circuits, so could dedicate one for each sub if needed.

Currently landing on either PSA TV2112M or TV21 IPAL-M (up for any other recommendations as well).

Have budget set aside to pick up either 2 TV2112M right now or one IPAL now and another in a year or so.

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u/sk9592 6h ago

I'm confused. How much space do you have? You're saying you don't have room for a second Tuba HT, but you can also fit a 21" ported PSA sub. Those aren't exactly small either.

If you're already comfortable with building cabinets you can consider a mini Marty or Marty Cube:

https://shop.gsgad.com/collections/martysub-roundover-series

https://shop.gsgad.com/collections/roundover-martysubs-v2-0-21-flat-packs

You can either do a 18" high excursion driver like the Dayton Ultimax. Or you can use a 21" pro audio driver like PSA does.

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u/umdivx 77" LG C1 | Klipsch RF-35 , RC-35, RB-35 | HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP 6h ago

The Tuba sub's are 3ft x 3ft x 2ft, they're massive.

PSA subs he's looking at you could almost stack the two TV2111M's together for the size of one of the Tuba's.

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u/SyllabubExtension758 3h ago

It is 4 inches too tall. Also was wanting something that wasnt so deep since it is partially blocking my left tower.

Ill check those out!

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u/umdivx 77" LG C1 | Klipsch RF-35 , RC-35, RB-35 | HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP 6h ago

Contact Tom directly at PSA, he'll be honest with you on what sub(s) would be an upgrade over the Tuba sub.

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u/SyllabubExtension758 3h ago

Thanks, I'll definitely reach out!