Sub recommendation

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited October 2010 in Speakers
I have been trying to reduce the size of my HT speakers, e.g., replacing Monitor 10's with 5's. So, I'm thinking about getting the first sub I ever owned....

I am using CRS+ for fronts and a CSi5 center....

There seem to be a lot of posts about subs, are they hard to work with (if you never had one!).....

thanks
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2010
    Not hard at all but it will take some time and effort to find the proper placement and some time behind the dial tuning it so it blends in with your speakers as best as possible.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited October 2010
    I don't think it's too hard setting up a Sub, especially if you utilize the LFE connection.

    Are you gonna stick with a Polk sub?

    If not, HSU, JL Audio, SVU, and Velodyne are highly regarded. I'm currently looking at a Sunfire SQ sub or two DSW2000s. I guess it depends on how big of a footprint you want and the type of money you wanna spend.

    One thing that really helped me that I learned from this forum: Try placing your sub on your couch -- or wherever you're going to sit while listening to your system -- and then walk around the room and listen to where you hear the best bass. This is where you'll want to place your sub...if it works in that location.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited October 2010
    I really like picking up used if possibe...Polk would be nice since all other speakers are Polk...need to match up with CRS+ and Monitor 10's....if it matters...maybe bass is bass...with the Csi 5, I run everything as large with no sub (since I don't have one!).

    Is there something specific for the older Polk Monitors and a mini SDA I should look for??....thanks a whole bunch...
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited October 2010
    There's a chap on audiogon who has at least one PSW 505, new in box and for $200.00. Says he prefers local pickup, but if it's new in box I would think he'd be willing to ship.

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2010
    I would look for one of the newer Polk subs, either the ported DSW or the sealed/PR micro-pro subs. The micro-pro line would meet your goal of getting smaller speakers. The micro-pro subs are really, really nice for both HT and music.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited October 2010
    What are you willing to spend?

    If you have $500-$600 you can pick up a Sunfire. They are pretty small. Only 11" cube that goes down to 18hz.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited October 2010
    I agree with dkg999; go with the newer line of Polk speakers. If you go to Polk's ebay page you can pick up a used DSW micropro 2000 for roughly $300 -- you'll have to bid, and this doesn't include shipping and handling.

    I've auditioned a couple of micropros and they sound pretty darn good. Most of the older Polk subs were ported, which isn't a bad thing, but it's a different type of bass. Their new line is sealed, which makes them have deep and accurate bass in a somewhat tiny cabinet.
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