Recommendations for a 8" Sub for Music.

Irrenhaus
Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
edited June 2013 in Speakers
Hi all

Looking for recommendations for a 8" sub. This will be for music only the room is not that big I say 13X13 I will use for now a Pio Elite VSX-30 and the LS70 the source the Onkyo C-S5VL. I have now a cheapo Sony 8" sub. Budget is about $700.00 can go to $800.00 and also planning for separates in the future. I just lost a deal today of a GTP-500 and GFA-555 for $250.00 both damm the long company meeting...:sad:

Cheers
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    Hi all

    Looking for recommendations for a 8" sub. This will be for music only the room is not that big I say 13X13 I will use for now a Pio Elite VSX-30 and the LS70 the source the Onkyo C-S5VL. I have now a cheapo Sony 8" sub. Budget is about $700.00 can go to $800.00 and also planning for separates in the future. I just lost a deal today of a GTP-500 and GFA-555 for $250.00 both damm the long company meeting...:sad:


    Cheers

    Looking at the use market found this ones:"

    http://www.bluemoonav.com/pre-owned.html

    Like the Rel Storm have done bussiness before with that store and like it.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2013
    This is one place where a Polk sub (MicroPro 1000) really shines. This is one very nice 8". And it's available at almost half price, refurbed from Polk!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DSWmicroPRO-1000-BLACK-8-Powered-Subwoofer-Polk-Audio-/230976781504?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35c749fcc0

    cnh
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    cnh wrote: »
    This is one place where a Polk sub (MicroPro 1000) really shines. This is one very nice 8". And it's available at almost half price, refurbed from Polk!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DSWmicroPRO-1000-BLACK-8-Powered-Subwoofer-Polk-Audio-/230976781504?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35c749fcc0

    cnh

    That looks nice.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited June 2013
    Owning a MicroPro 2000, I would go with the 1000 (Hard to find used 2000s).

    But I would also consider the Pinnacle Baby Boomer. Another solid 8inch sub choice.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2013
    Can't go wrong with a sealed SVS subwoofer!
    Jake
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    Hi all

    Looking for recommendations for a 8" sub. This will be for music only the room is not that big I say 13X13 I will use for now a Pio Elite VSX-30 and the LS70 the source the Onkyo C-S5VL. I have now a cheapo Sony 8" sub. Budget is about $700.00 can go to $800.00 and also planning for separates in the future. I just lost a deal today of a GTP-500 and GFA-555 for $250.00 both damm the long company meeting...:sad:



    Cheers


    Any opinions on the PSW111 or the PSW Pro440Wi for music.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited June 2013
    The 440 isn't bad for music, but is not very good for HT. I would probably advise you to look at SVS sb-1000 before you make a decision. It may be a 10 inch sub, but it has a small cabinet. May be a little better choice than either of the Polk subs you mentioned.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited June 2013
    I have a Micropro 1000 in my 2 channel and a 3000 in my ht. Both do very well with music, and the 3000 is perfect for music and ht.
    New egg has 1000's new for $899

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290129
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited June 2013
    Hard to ignore these in the musical 8" category:

    http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-1.html
    http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/m8.html

    Great feedback and direct price.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited June 2013
    I did not like the psw111 for music, very boomy IMO
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited June 2013
    Def tech pro sub 800
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    I've seen the MP1K go for around $450-500 on NewEgg. At that price, its a helluva sub for any purpose. Honestly? I'd say you'd be better served by investing that dough into a solid integrated, hybrid or full tube. The 70's sing on tubes and will leave you not wanting a subwoofer anymore. I ran a vintage 20 WPC tube receiver on my 70's and the bass was actually overwhelming for my 14x12 room.

    Hey thanks for the idea I have plans for tubes also but not now. I do like the Primaluna Prologue Six and just find out that the Onkyo sacd has volume control via the remote.

    Cheers
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    Damm this is one that I have been looking for. But too much work this week and too many out of town trips......

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/3881656044.html
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited June 2013
    Somewhere on the Woot site is the Pinnacle Baby Boomer sub for $279. Amazing little sub that I would put up against the 8in Micropros any day. I had to resist the temptation to order one and have my wife order one (limit of 1 per customer).

    Ahhhh...here it is: http://www.woot.com/offers/baby-boomer-600w-dual-8-subwoofer-10
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited June 2013
    A good sub to support sub-bass and integrate seemless would be a REL. 8" currently on Amazon for $699. http://www.amazon.com/REL-Powered-Subwoofer-Gloss-Black/dp/B008H55MZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371742142&sr=1-1&keywords=rel+subwoofer

    If you can find a T3, it's the previous model that can be found for less.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited June 2013
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Def tech pro sub 800
    I have two of the older version Prosub 80 and they are small but they are very good.
    Used ones are insanely cheap nowadays. Less than a hundy.

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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited June 2013
    squeeb wrote: »
    A good sub to support sub-bass and integrate seemless would be a REL. 8" currently on Amazon for $699. http://www.amazon.com/REL-Powered-Subwoofer-Gloss-Black/dp/B008H55MZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371742142&sr=1-1&keywords=rel+subwoofer

    If you can find a T3, it's the previous model that can be found for less.

    Thanks for the info I have been looking at a REL Q108 MK2 $389.00 or REL Storm Subwoofer for $599.00 but have not had a chance to go and hear them out. They are a local audio place.
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