sub advice/suggestions (will be paired w/ rti4s for music only)

tmas74
tmas74 Posts: 9
edited December 2011 in Speakers
Whats up everyone... I appreciated the feedback a few weeks ago and I'm already ready for more :)

I bought a pair rti4s for my office (music only). I'm very happy w/ the sound... but for someone transitioning from two Cerwin Vega 12" floor speakers... I would like a little more bass.

I've been reading every review I can find on the PSW10 and PSW111. Both seem to get great reviews... so I'd like to get some opinions on here. For someone who mainly listens to hip hop along w/ rock and some electronic... would one of these be a better option? Or maybe something else? I do like how compact the PSW111 is... but I don't want to be disappointed w/ the sound. I'm not interesting in shaking the walls... but I do want to feel it.

Any feedback/suggestions is appreciated. Thanks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    The PSW111 is a super cool little subwoofer and perfect to augment the RTi4 bookshelves. It doesn't hit very low but neither does most music, even rap unless it's specifically tailored that way. Plus, its fast and musical. Great choice....as you already knew it but wanted a push huh?

    Regards,
    Mark
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    How much do you want to spend. You can get the DSW Pro440WI wich is also a 8" sub for $249 from new egg when it is on sale. Or the DSW Pro 550WI (10" sub) for $299.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • tmas74
    tmas74 Posts: 9
    edited November 2011
    Well, I really like the $200 price tag for psw111... but Id probably be willing to spend a little more if the sound quality was worth it.
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited November 2011
    You can get the PSW10 for less than $100 new when on sale from places like Future shop. Its really not a bad sub either, for a 10". It was my first Sub that I used to get into H/T along with the RM10 Satellite's. I still have them for future use. I was surprised by the Bang for the Buck performance of the PSW10......which is what the reviews said.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

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    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited November 2011
    tmas74 wrote: »
    Well, I really like the $200 price tag for psw111... but Id probably be willing to spend a little more if the sound quality was worth it.
    Well for 50 bucks more it would be worth it. It has double the wattage, and has a -db point 12 hz lower. The DSW Pro440WI out performs any of the PSW line up except for the PSW505. The 505 plays 2 hz lower, and has the same RMS wattage but a lower Dynamic power rating 460 watts.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • tmas74
    tmas74 Posts: 9
    edited December 2011
    Well, after reading every review ever written on entry level subs lol... and testing some of the Polks out at Best Buy... I ended up going w/ an HSU STF-1. Just placed the order this weekend. I'll post up my thoughts after I've had some time to play.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2011
    Nice choice, let us know what you think!
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