Subwoofer for my brother...

mu1166

My brother is looking for a subwoofer. I directed him towards the PSW 505 as it seems like it has been a good 'bang for your buck' sub.

I'm just looking for some other opinions.

He has my old surround sound equipment: (If I remember the correct models)
NHT Super Two's
NHT Super Center (Pretty sure this was the model)
NHT HDP1's (bi or dipoled surrounds)
HK 3xx receiver (about 6-7 years old)

He's looking to add a little more bass. It is used for movies and some gaming. Very little music at all.

He is looking to spend around $300, but would spend a little more if he could move up substantially (used market, etc.)

gelinas

BIC America F12 is considered to be a good budget sub - its $183.27 on amazon. It's not gonna sound like your ultra, but I bet it performs pretty well, possible better than the polk. To be honest I have never heard one in person, I've just read reviews around the web.

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-475-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B0015A8Y5M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294948120&sr=1-1

And although I have never heard this one either, the Cadence csx-12 looks like another solid performing budget sub

http://www.cadencehometheaterspeakers.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=16

nguyendot

Go with the PSW505. It'd be the general consensus for a good budget sub.

cnh

Up to about 200+ the PSW505 is a real bargain, I agree.

But if you're willing to look at the used market or up you budget a bit from 300...then there are more options.

Even the NEW market has some good lower price options.

Lets say something like this for 350.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=406

Or one of these for 499?

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/legend.html

And there are others.

cnh

mu1166

I'll have to see what exactly he wants to spend. He is definently looking for the most bang for his buck.

I think I bought my PC12 Ultra for 300 or 350 on the used market. I'm sure he'd jump on anything like that if we could find one...