Select subwoofer for optimum level of quality

awvohra
awvohra Posts: 1
edited July 2013 in Speakers
Hi

I have RTIA7s and now i need a subwoofer. Need suggestion and guidance in selection of subwoofer which will optimise the quality of sound. I would run the system for music and movies.

Thanks,
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited July 2013
    How much are you looking to spend. Other wise your going to get recommendation for $1000 to $1500 dollar subs.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited July 2013
    For $500, hard to beat SVS: https://www.svsound.com/subwoofers/ported-box/pb-1000#.UeqtsqyAq1c

    If you're budget is significantly less, a Polk PSW-505 will work well. You can one for $150 shipped here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?150245-PSW505-Three-Available!!-175ea-Shipped
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
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    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
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    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited July 2013
    For around $700 you can get a HSU Research VTF3-MK4 sub. Let me tell you that this is one bad a$$ sub. For a little more $1000 you can get the VTF-15h. Now I use my predominately for HT.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited July 2013
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    If you're budget is significantly less, a Polk PSW-505 will work well. You can one for $150 shipped here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?150245-PSW505-Three-Available!!-175ea-Shipped

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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited July 2013
    Ah, did not realize that.
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Technically, they can't without 100 posts.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited July 2013
    Here's a subwoofer that I'm sure will blow.....ALL of your socks off.....

    http://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/prism/products/triax

    If you start lusting and wanting, don't come crying to me :mrgreen:
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2013
    Like anything in this hobby, you get what you pay for (w/rare exception).
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2013
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Like anything in this hobby, you get what you pay for (w/rare exception).
    Yes and you can get a lot more if getting slightly used ones.
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Here's a subwoofer that I'm sure will blow.....ALL of your socks off.....

    http://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/prism/products/triax

    If you start lusting and wanting, don't come crying to me :mrgreen:
    That may go way beyond OP's budget but that's a guess.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited July 2013
    Mystery wrote: »
    That may go way beyond OP's budget but that's a guess.

    Lol, that goes way beyond mine as well.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,667
    edited July 2013
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Lol, that goes way beyond mine as well.

    But it is one bad ****....thanks for making me feel SO inadequite.:cry:
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2013
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    But it is one bad ****....thanks for making me feel SO inadequite.:cry:
    Yep, looks like it'll give Velodyne HGS18 run for money.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2013
    Looks like a drive-by, guys.

    Still good to read what everyone is running.

    I got lucky - sealed Epik Valor - running strong, great depth.

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  • sponger
    sponger Posts: 325
    edited July 2013
    Then again, the A7s with their dual 7" woofers may or may not be getting the power they need from your current set-up. Certainly the typical AVR will be enough to make them work, but I think it goes without saying that you could expect the low-end to fill out nicely with external amplification. Of course that all depends on your preferences.
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    edited July 2013
    If you have the money go with the HSU or SVS. If on a budget the 505 is nice. A friend picked one up from NewEgg for $170usd and loves it, after a year he added a seconded. The $350usd he spent comes close to my HSU.
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  • GFOviedo
    GFOviedo Posts: 353
    edited July 2013
    It will depend on your budget. If you are around the $800 dollar mark, i would go with the PSA-XV15. If you want dual subs, I would go with Klipsch RW-12D usually on sale for $279.99 from newegg.com.

    Or you can get a DIY 15" or 18" sub!
    AVR: DENON X4000
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    CENTER: ARX A2RX-C
    SURROUND L/R: ARX A3
    SUBWOOFER: PSA-XV15

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