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Inexpensive powered sub to match Audioengine A2's

post #1 of 12
7/19/09 at 8:26pm
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I'm looking for a powered sub to match my Audioengine A2s, preferrably with an adjustable crossover. Any recommendations? Price range preferrably < $200.
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post #2 of 12
7/20/09 at 12:34am
Try

tSc ASW-10 10" Long Excursion 100watt Subwoofer

Energy - ESW- Powered Subwoofer-Audio Advisor

The energy is a bit better obviously. Audiogon has plenty of good used subs too.

Matching the A2 is more a bit of effort than the actual sub. Just get a decent one and work on the placement, room acoustics, and the crossover point.
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post #3 of 12
7/20/09 at 12:54am
Try Hsu Research. I have the older VTF2 and it's fantastic. You can also ask them for B stock. I saved about $100.
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post #4 of 12
7/21/09 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by spacemanspliff View Post
I have the ESW-8 version, got it at costco for $129. Basically plug and play with RCA cables on my A5's and set the crossover frequency. I heard it's basically the same as this one but I didn't want to wait for the week+ shipping (east coast to west by ground):
tSc ASW-8 10" Long Excursion 50watt Subwoofer - Best Deal
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post #5 of 12
7/21/09 at 11:27pm
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Originally Posted by j3ff86 View Post
I have the ESW-8 version, got it at costco for $129. Basically plug and play with RCA cables on my A5's and set the crossover frequency. I heard it's basically the same as this one but I didn't want to wait for the week+ shipping (east coast to west by ground):
tSc ASW-8 10" Long Excursion 50watt Subwoofer - Best Deal
On the A2, what's the best way to hook things up so there's only one volume control? There's no sub out on the A2, unfortunately... Any ideas?
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post #6 of 12
7/22/09 at 12:45am
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On the A2, what's the best way to hook things up so there's only one volume control? There's no sub out on the A2, unfortunately... Any ideas?
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The one volume control is your computer or source device.
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post #7 of 12
7/22/09 at 9:33am
If you want an analog volume control you could get something like the NHT PVC PC, and then use splitters to send the signal to the speakers and sub.
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post #8 of 12
7/24/09 at 11:18am
Velodyne VX-10 is inexpensive and works great with the A5's.

Fry's has them onsale all the time for 129.00 bones.
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post #9 of 12
7/24/09 at 12:40pm
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Originally Posted by Bmac View Post
If you want an analog volume control you could get something like the NHT PVC PC, and then use splitters to send the signal to the speakers and sub.
Just decided to order a MUSILAND SVDAC06 instead and replace the A2s with refurbished A5s. Once that equipment arrives, I'll reconsider whether I still even need a sub...

There we go again... from the $150 I had planned on to probably > $500... Sucks to have an addiction
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post #10 of 12
7/24/09 at 2:10pm
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Just decided to order a MUSILAND SVDAC06 instead and replace the A2s with refurbished A5s. Once that equipment arrives, I'll reconsider whether I still even need a sub...

There we go again... from the $150 I had planned on to probably > $500... Sucks to have an addiction
You won't regret it. However, I still think you'll need a subwoofer if you listen to bass-centric music. I use the Polk Audio PSW111 with my A5's. The results have been great. Very tight and musical sub, but it doesn't go too deep (severe rolloff below 40hz).

Avoid very large subwoofers if your room is small to mid-sized, it will be a nightmare to deal with room acoustics and placement.
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post #11 of 12
7/26/09 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by Hookem View Post
Velodyne VX-10 is inexpensive and works great with the A5's.

Fry's has them onsale all the time for 129.00 bones.
It's a sad day when Velodyne makes a $100 sub...
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post #12 of 12
7/30/09 at 4:11am
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It's a sad day when Velodyne makes a $100 sub...
Watch out guys, it's a jaded audiophile.
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