Looking to upgrade my sub

Craig S.
Craig S. Posts: 8
edited November 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm a complete newb and need advise on purchasing a new sub. I'm currently running a psw650 that is 10 years old. Ii just recently purchased a new Yammy receiver new fronts and rears.I'm wanting a Micropro 4000 but I'm not sure if it will be much of an upgrade. Or should I go for it.

Thanks very much.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    edited November 2010
    Craig S. wrote: »
    I'm a complete newb and need advise on purchasing a new sub. I'm currently running a psw650 that is 10 years old. Ii just recently purchased a new Yammy receiver new fronts and rears.I'm wanting a Micropro 4000 but I'm not sure if it will be much of an upgrade. Or should I go for it.

    Thanks very much.

    Welcome to CP.

    Budget, room size and listening habits (% HT vs music) will help us better recommend a sub for your app.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited November 2010
    ^^^+1

    edited....

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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    As far as budget goes, I can afford a Micropro 4000.
    Usage will be a mix of home theater, music and gaming (ps3).
    The room is a carpeted living room in an apartment that is approx. 13' x 18' with 8' ceilings with a walk through to another room.

    Thanks again.
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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    I should say that I would prefer the bass suited more towards home theater and that I like tight strong bass that can be felt as opposed to boomy or rumbley bass.

    Thanks again
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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    Should also add that the fronts are Tsi500 the rears are Tsi400 and center is cs10 for now.

    Thanks.
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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    I like the the SVS pb12-nsd a lot but it is out of stock. Is there any where else that sells
    SVS subs? Any thing else comparable?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    edited November 2010
    Craig S. wrote: »
    I like the the SVS pb12-nsd a lot but it is out of stock. Is there any where else that sells
    SVS subs? Any thing else comparable?

    SVS is ID only so you'll have to wait if you want one. It's worth the wait though IMO.... HSU, Epik and ED are some other options to consider
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    I just came across a velodyne sub and so far its great. Nice tight bass and loud as heck.
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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for the info. Although I'm not familiar with the brands you listed.
    I would consider a used SVS pb12-nsd if anyone knows of one.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited November 2010
    Craig, today's Cyber Monday so maybe a good used SVS will show up in the CP flea market or another site.
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  • Craig S.
    Craig S. Posts: 8
    edited November 2010
    I'm not familiar with the CP flea market.
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  • TORI3
    TORI3 Posts: 234
    edited November 2010
    I'm was in the same position as you a while back. I've read some great things about the Micropros from some pretty die-hard bass fans from other forums. With this being said, I've been researching subs for a couple of months and the general consensus is the Internet Direct subs give you more bang for the buck since they're bypassing the middleman.

    It seems like you're on the right track since you're considering a sealed sub, which will alleviate the "boominess," in comparison to a ported sub.

    Here's some reading for you, in addition to a couple of subs I was looking at for roughly the same price:

    Polk Ebay Page

    Interesting Polk Micropro 4000 Thread

    Epik Legend

    Rythmik F12SE
    RythmikF12
    Rythmik F15

    HSU ULS-15

    Elemental Designs A5s-300
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