Def tech supercube4000

EDUBAG
EDUBAG Posts: 403
edited April 2012 in Speakers
Hey guys,

Any of you familiar with this sub? Would this be a good musical sub to complement my kef r300 bookshelfs?

Please advice if you have experience with them.

Thanks,

Eduardo
HT:
POLK AUDIO RTI4 FRONTS
CSI3 CENTER
DEF TECH PROMONITOR800 SURROUNDS
PSW 125 SUB
PIONEER ELITE AVR23TXH AVR
APPLE TV 160GB
PANASONIC BLURAY PLAYER
50" PANASONIC PLASMA TCP50C2

2 CHANNEL:
KEF R300 THREE WAY BOOKSHELF GLOSS PIANO BLACK
ROTEL RC 990BX PRE
ROTEL RB 990BX AMP
OPPO DV980 (AS CD PLAYER)
PIONEER PL100 TURNTABLE WITH SHURE MX97E CART
MIT EXP2 SPEAKER CABLES
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited April 2012
    I 've the older, bigger version of this (10" sub) with identical design. it is above average for music. but if you paid near MSRP, you paid too much because you can get much better sub from Internet Direct brands. I only paid for $150 on CL, around $500 new on newegg that I saw a few weeks ago.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited April 2012
    Music first? No, HT? Maybe, lots of competition out there...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Turbota
    Turbota Posts: 255
    edited April 2012
    I haven't bought a powered sub yet for the new 2-channel audio system I am now putting together for my 2nd house here in Florida, but if I do buy one, I am seriously considering an Epik Legend. This is a very good sub without a big price tag, and has great reviews.

    It's a sealed unit with double side firing 12" woofers. The internal amp is 300 watts. Dimensions are 18.0" H x 15.0" W x 20.0" D and the Weight is a heavy 80 Lbs.

    Freq. Response is 20 Hz - 200 Hz

    Be advised that using a sealed sub like the Epik Legend will normally be in a larger box than a ported sub, and tends to be less "boomy" with a "tighter" bass (more suited towards music than home theater movies)

    Price is shown here: http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/legend.html
    2-Channel Audio
    Onkyo ... A-9050 . . .Integrated Amp. (Power Amp Section not Used)
    Onkyo ... M-282 . ... Power Amps .(Pair)
    Onkyo ... C-7030 . _.CD Player
    Polk . . *. RTi A7 - ....Front Speakers
    Polk . . *. RTi A3 - ....Rear Speakers
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited April 2012
    The Epik legend is so non-2 channel friendly...

    No R/L inputs, extremely lackluster feature design (crossover, phase, eqing, etc)...

    To top that off, the build quality is not exactly going to blow your mind and the woofers seem pretty cheap...

    For the money there are still better subs out here... Best I saw in the price point would be Elemental Designs, SVS has a pretty solid offering too - especially their amplifier.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Turbota
    Turbota Posts: 255
    edited April 2012
    VR3 ... So you are more in favor of a ported sub for 2-channel audio?

    Elemental Designs makes great products, but there subs are ported. And you feel a ported subs don't tend to be "boomy" vs a sealed sub?
    2-Channel Audio
    Onkyo ... A-9050 . . .Integrated Amp. (Power Amp Section not Used)
    Onkyo ... M-282 . ... Power Amps .(Pair)
    Onkyo ... C-7030 . _.CD Player
    Polk . . *. RTi A7 - ....Front Speakers
    Polk . . *. RTi A3 - ....Rear Speakers
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited April 2012
    The super cube 4000 is a very nice sub for both music and theater. It's powerful and clean sounding. I would also consider a Martin Logan or a Rel. Velodyne is always a excellent choice for music.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited April 2012
    Turbota wrote: »
    VR3 ... So you are more in favor of a ported sub for 2-channel audio?

    Elemental Designs makes great products, but there subs are ported. And you feel a ported subs don't tend to be "boomy" vs a sealed sub?

    ED makes sealed subs as well.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited April 2012
    I have heard quite a few ported subs that can hold their own for music...

    Its how you design it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited April 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    I have heard quite a few ported subs that can hold their own for music...

    Its how you design it...

    Yes I would have to agree. A couple of my favorite subs have been sealed, but I have also had a couple really goo (for musci) ported ones. My HSU VTF-3r is incredibly tight and articulate, and can slam for movies as well.

    Bottom line, whereas I think that in general sealed subs have an advantage for music, I would take a well-designed ported sub over a lackluster sealed sub all day...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited April 2012
    The sealed titanic kits from Dayton Audio are fast and articulate. The 10" model is a good choice for the tunes.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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