Sub recommendations
Aug 8, 2002 at 11:11 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 27
Ctn

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Hi guys,

Im thinking of buying a sub to complement my system.

What would you think would be a good sub under $500.

I feel guilty about matching a cheap sub with my system
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But low on cash.

Thanks.
 
Aug 8, 2002 at 2:57 PM Post #3 of 27
the PSB Subsonic comes to mind, I believe it's right around 500 bucks. NHT as well? You might try looking in some home theatre magazines for reviews, I think they'll cover more subs in that price range than the audio 'zines. I like Stereophiles Guide to Home Theater... I believe they're on-line as well.

Schiss
 
Aug 8, 2002 at 2:58 PM Post #4 of 27
Quote:

Originally posted by dhwilkin
Adire Rava


From what I have read the Adire Rava is an excellent sub. Another excellent sub in your price range that I happen to own and love is the HSU VTF 2.
 
Aug 8, 2002 at 3:11 PM Post #5 of 27
Quote:

Originally posted by Ctn
Hi guys,

Im thinking of buying a sub to complement my system.

What would you think would be a good sub under $500.

I feel guilty about matching a cheap sub with my system
frown.gif

But low on cash.

Thanks.


Try the Italian BMT or cold cut trio at SUBWAY. Only about $4.00, cheap.
 
Aug 9, 2002 at 12:01 AM Post #8 of 27
Kewl thanks guys.

I havent head of those subs b4 but I'll do some reading up on them. I dont think they r in oz.

The ones im considering are from m&k and yamaha.
 
Aug 9, 2002 at 6:13 AM Post #9 of 27
Quote:

Originally posted by Ctn
Kewl thanks guys.

I havent head of those subs b4 but I'll do some reading up on them. I dont think they r in oz.

The ones im considering are from m&k and yamaha.


Yamaha is out of the question. M&K is fabulous, but not at this price range.
Subwoofers to consider taking home at this price range should be:
Paradigm PW-2200
Velodyne VLF-1012
B&W ASW 1000
If this was 8 years ago Klipsch would of definitely been on this list.
 
Aug 9, 2002 at 8:43 AM Post #10 of 27
Quote:

Originally posted by CRESCENDOPOWER


Yamaha is out of the question. M&K is fabulous, but not at this price range.
Subwoofers to consider taking home at this price range should be:
Paradigm PW-2200
Velodyne VLF-1012
B&W ASW 1000
If this was 8 years ago Klipsch would of definitely been on this list.


Actually the yamaha yst-sw800 is pretty good, but too costly.
The smaller yamaha yst-sw320 is just in my price range.
The m&k is just abit better than the yamaha for music, but not enuff slam for ht.

I havent heard the velodyne yet but its on sale in oz.
B&W on the other hand are pretty rare here.

I might just put in abit more and get the m&k
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Ive heard it and its soooo sweet, gets it just right.

My speakers are twin closed floor standers.
Legend acoustics Kama2. Really nice speakers.
 
Aug 9, 2002 at 4:32 PM Post #11 of 27
Sounds like you're looking for more bass and not low bass for the HT.

Yamaha and B&K are no match compared to Hsu, if you listen to pipe organ etc. Velodyne is a closer match.

You should audition the Velodyne.
 
Aug 9, 2002 at 5:14 PM Post #12 of 27
The only sub I've heard in this price range is the super-cheap Sony SA-WM40. It's suprisingly good! You need to perform a minor tweak of opening it up and adding some poly-fil (the cabinet is totally empty otherwise), but after you do that it sounds very good. Only costs $160 too.
 
Aug 10, 2002 at 2:04 AM Post #13 of 27
Kewl I'll take a look into the Velodynes as well.

What do guys think of the VAF range of subs?
I totally forgot about them while considering subs.
They have a pretty good rep for their speakers.

www.vaf.com.au

I havent heard them before but their dcx speakers are highly regarded.
 
Aug 10, 2002 at 9:10 AM Post #14 of 27
How comes that nobody mentioned REL so far???

The REL Q100E sub belongs to this price range (a second-hand one, actually, since it's not produced anymore, what a pity!) and it's exceptional value for money!

greenhorn
 
Aug 10, 2002 at 3:06 PM Post #15 of 27
Ctn,

Any chance you could build it yourself? If so, adire sells drivers and has a lot of info on their website about different box sizes/types/etc, so you could build just the type of sub you want (be it suited more toward ht or music, or a mix of both). I've got a pair of tempests that I'm very happy with.
 
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