Matching Subwoofer

RPC
RPC Posts: 2
edited December 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi,

I am pretty noob at home theatre ^ ^ but over the past couple of weeks I have been purchasing new equipment to replace a dated walmart brand 5.1 system.

Speakers:
2x: Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II Floorstanding LoudspeakeR
1x: Polk Audio CS1 Series II Center Channel Speaker
2x: Polk Audio Monitor30 Series II Two-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker

AVR: Denon avr-591

As you can see I haven't purchased a subwoofer yet, for 2 reasons...
The availability to purchase Polk subs in Canada sucks...There are very few models available here, in our online stores...
From what I have seen they only carry models above $350.
The only sub, that was below that I could find was...
Polk Audio AM1055-A 10" Subwoofer. However after reading some reviews I decided to post here to see your thoughts...

So I do have a question and do I need to buy a polk sub or can I get away with a different brand? I know speaker-matching is important, but I was not sure about the sub.

The online retailers for Polk that I checked were:
crutchfield.ca
futureshop.ca
newegg.ca
thebrick.ca
I did check ebay...but I distrust it...

Sadly, Polk doesn't ship directly to Canada :(

The search for a local store returns all futureshop outlets in 200KM as well as a couple of thebricks lol...

The one Polk that I am looking for was the PSW110, but alas I haven't found any to be available in Canada :(

I would appreciate any feedback anyone can give!!

Cheers,
Happy Holidays
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    Hi guys,

    Which mode do you use? It seems like most people use the 20hz or 15hz
    the most. Those with Duals sometimes use the sealed mode.

    Has anyone used the 10hz mode???
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2010
    ^^^^^^^^

    Disregard!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    edited December 2010
    RPC wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am pretty noob at home theatre ^ ^ but over the past couple of weeks I have been purchasing new equipment to replace a dated walmart brand 5.1 system.

    Speakers:
    2x: Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II Floorstanding LoudspeakeR
    1x: Polk Audio CS1 Series II Center Channel Speaker
    2x: Polk Audio Monitor30 Series II Two-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker

    AVR: Denon avr-591

    As you can see I haven't purchased a subwoofer yet, for 2 reasons...
    The availability to purchase Polk subs in Canada sucks...There are very few models available here, in our online stores...
    From what I have seen they only carry models above $350.
    The only sub, that was below that I could find was...
    Polk Audio AM1055-A 10" Subwoofer. However after reading some reviews I decided to post here to see your thoughts...

    So I do have a question and do I need to buy a polk sub or can I get away with a different brand? I know speaker-matching is important, but I was not sure about the sub.

    The online retailers for Polk that I checked were:
    crutchfield.ca
    futureshop.ca
    newegg.ca
    thebrick.ca
    I did check ebay...but I distrust it...

    Sadly, Polk doesn't ship directly to Canada :(

    The search for a local store returns all futureshop outlets in 200KM as well as a couple of thebricks lol...

    The one Polk that I am looking for was the PSW110, but alas I haven't found any to be available in Canada :(

    I would appreciate any feedback anyone can give!!

    Cheers,
    Happy Holidays

    Subwoofer matching is not as important and Polk doesn't necessarily have the market cornered on subwoofer production. There are many reputable companies in Canada who sell subwoofers, most notably are Paradigm and PSB who are based in Canada. They mostly make speakers but they also make subwoofers and you can possibly stop by one of their showrooms to check those speakers and subs out.

    To further help you, please reply with your room dimensions so we all have an idea with what space you're working with. With that being said, I must mention that Emotiva is blowing out their smaller subs at low low prices so if you're interested in a small subwoofer for music or HT, you can look there but if you're looking for UMPH then the search continues!
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  • RPC
    RPC Posts: 2
    edited December 2010
    aboroth00 wrote: »
    Subwoofer matching is not as important and Polk doesn't necessarily have the market cornered on subwoofer production. There are many reputable companies in Canada who sell subwoofers, most notably are Paradigm and PSB who are based in Canada. They mostly make speakers but they also make subwoofers and you can possibly stop by one of their showrooms to check those speakers and subs out.

    To further help you, please reply with your room dimensions so we all have an idea with what space you're working with. With that being said, I must mention that Emotiva is blowing out their smaller subs at low low prices so if you're interested in a small subwoofer for music or HT, you can look there but if you're looking for UMPH then the search continues!

    its a pretty small, 16x16 space. luckily its square makes things super easy to setup :D.

    Its also an apartment building so I think my neighbours will complain if I get a rather large sub xD.

    sounds like I got some shopping to do on boxing day :D
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