Bad news

JDOGG
JDOGG Posts: 433
edited January 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
My subwoofer after serving the best it could for several years finally gave out.There is very little, VERY little, output when on movies and cd's. I tried putting the gains all the way up, recalibrated with MCACC, and tried every setting for my sub in the menu, no, yes, or plus. All yeilding the same results. But what can I expect, it was only $100, yes $100. My first sub I ever bought. Now I think amps are going to be put on hold until an new sub comes my way, unless anyone can think of anything else.
Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
Onkyo TX-SR805
Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
Klipsch RF-25
Xbox 360 with HD DVD
Playstation 3
Cobalt Cable
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited January 2004
    No excuse to not get an SVS or the like right now! - DAMN! :)
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    You make an ineresting point!:D
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Bad News - More like good news. Well, if you got some $$$$.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    Now that I have to start saving for a sub instead of an amp, what would be good for $600 max limit. Space is an issue, I was thinking an RSW-10 from Klipsch, bought unauthorized of course. Or an SVS like the PB1-ISD, bordering on the too big for my room side, haven't taken measurements. Or the 25-31 PCi, I like bass, alot. What would be the best reccomendation? My room is small, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 8 ft.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited January 2004
    dang ur room is the same size as mine....lmao

    I plan to get the SVS PCi 22-31 or the HSU VTF 2 or HSU STF-2
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2004
    SVS 20-39PCi, and rave reviews, for $599.00. Don't like it? Send it back.

    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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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    What do you guys think about the Klipsch sub?
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited January 2004
    I agree with Loud. 20-39 PCi - small footprint and plenty of bass for a room that size and at a great price. What more could you ask for? Oh, satisfaction GUARANTEED? Well, ya got that too from SVS.
    Mains: polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired)
    Center: polkaudio CSi40 (bi-wired)
    Surrounds: polkaudio FXi30's
    Rear Center: polkaudio CSi30
    Sub: SVS 20-39 PC+
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR600
    Display: JVC HD-56G786
    DVD Player: SONY DVP-CX985V
    DVD Player: OPPO DV-981HD 1080p High Definition Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI
    Remote: Logitech Harmony H688
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    I've pretty much decided on the 25-31 PCi from SVS. Now, about the 22 Hz tune for free, how do you redeem that or inform them you want it, so in the future I know how.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited January 2004
    In the comments block state that you want the 22 Hz tune. SVS hasn't missed a request yet.

    BTW, the 25 Hz tuned port is about 12" long, and the 22 Hz tuned port is about 15" long. This is a very popular option with 25-31PCi buyers.

    A lesser known option is the 17Hz tune on the 20-39PCi.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    Nice ta see you Ed!

    Henry
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited January 2004
    Doc's back!:) Where the hell have you been?

    Maurice
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited January 2004
    I would of course suggest that you build your own sub.

    I've built my own sub, it was not difficult at all. All you need is a table saw. You can rent one from Home Depot if you need.

    There are plenty of smart people on this site that can help.

    If you spent half of your $600 budget on a DIY sub, you would have all the performance you'd need for a room that size, and still have $300 left for amps.

    Here is a link to a thread about my sub:
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12462
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2004
    Great to see that the doc is back, if even for only a post. Nice tidbit on the 17Hz tune, also.

    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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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited January 2004
    How about a Rava? Its about 600 cdn so you'll save some cash and maybe get a nice sub cable or something :) .
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    Thanks Doc, and welcome back.

    Gmorris, I lookde into building my own sub and I thought about one of the Titanic MKlll's from parts express. But they are in a sealed box. Would that effect the sound? I think I would still rather stick with an SVS. Here's a link about HT on tech tv that shows an SVS in action.
    http://www.sdinfo.com/videos/tech-tv/tech-tv-12-2003.wmv
    It's a large file(5.19MB) About 8 or so minutes long.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited January 2004
    Jdogg, thanks for the tech tv clip. That is good stuff. I have been wanting tech tv to do a 1/2 hour show (series) on home audio. That would be sweet. Thier is plenty of stuff out thier to fill the show every week.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited January 2004
    Yea that would be cool. We have sattelite dish up at our lake home and digital cable here at home. I rarely get to watch it because it's at least 2 hrs. from us. But whenever I've seen it it's been pretty interesting. now about those Titanic MKlll's, are they worth trying before an SVS, they come with a 45 day money back guarentee.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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