Sub-suggestion for newB

Skormy
Skormy Posts: 11
edited February 2011 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm configuring my first home audio setup. I have an Onkyo TX SR-505, and I'll be using a pair of Monitor 70s and a CS2 and was wondering which subwoofer to use. I know the 505 has been suggested, but I think it's just too big for my room. Don't want it to stand out too much.

So, my question is, what is recommended, the PSW 10, 110 or 111? In my reading, it's likely to come down between the 110 and 111. Both get high marks, and online you can find them priced about the same. So, it looks it comes down to size vs. power. What do folks suggest fits best with my components?
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited February 2011
    I currently own a PSW10, and I've been sub shopping for months. Remember with subs, there isn't an issue as 'too big'! The 505 should dig down and give you that umph your looking for, were as the PSW10 sometimes just sounds like a loud ****. I'd either go with the 505, or look at the offerings from BIC, entry HSU sub, something in that $200-300 range. Good luck, I know it can be a tough choice.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited February 2011
    ^+100%.

    In my mind, this is where specifications matter. Check the rated low end of each speaker's frequency range - the lower -3dB limit. Your Monitor 70s can go down to 40Hz. Now, I'm sure they won't handle the lower band of this range quite as well as a dedicated subwoofer, but they can go there.

    Now, the PSW110 goes to 38Hz, while the PSW111 is rated down to 42Hz. IMHO, each of these would bring you little significant benefit.

    The PSW505 goes down to 28Hz, and of the Polk subs mentioned, is the only one that makes sense to me, given your application.
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  • Skormy
    Skormy Posts: 11
    edited February 2011
    @mdaudioguy. Thanks so much for the insightful reply. My search will now focus on subs that can best augment my current components, not replicate what they do. Very appreciative for your response.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited February 2011
    Skormy wrote: »
    @mdaudioguy. Thanks so much for the insightful reply. My search will now focus on subs that can best augment my current components, not replicate what they do. Very appreciative for your response.
    You're welcome. Be sure to let us know where you end up, and of course, if you need any more opinions. :smile:
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  • Skormy
    Skormy Posts: 11
    edited February 2011
    Here are a couple of things I'm looking at Klipsch SW-350(31Hz), Boston Acoustics CSSUB10B(32Hz), YAMAHA YST-SW216BL(25Hz). Any opinions on these?
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