Sub woofer

maul78
maul78 Posts: 6
edited January 2014 in Speakers
I'm trying to find a good sub for my 7.1 setup the room is 12 x 24 the receiver is a Pioneer elite VSX-43, front 2)Polk TSX330T,
center Polk TSX150C, surround 2)Polk FXi A4, & surround back 2) cheap pioneer. Can someone please give me some advice?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,319
    edited January 2014
    Gotta a budget...its a big room
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited January 2014
    I have an SVS PB12 Plus 2, way more than enough to fill a room that size, but it comes with a hefty size, and price.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • maul78
    maul78 Posts: 6
    edited January 2014
    sorry for the wrong room dimensions it is a 10 x 20 room if that makes a difference
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  • maul78
    maul78 Posts: 6
    edited January 2014
    Yea those are a little more than I wanted to spend
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,319
    edited January 2014
    Assuming you have 9' ceilings that's 1800 cu.ft. so whats your budget?
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • maul78
    maul78 Posts: 6
    edited January 2014
    Well, it is a bonus room above my garage with 4' walls and it's vaulted to 8'
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,319
    edited January 2014
    OK now you have approx 1300 cu.ft.

    Go to Velodyne's website they have a calculator and a line of suggestions fitting the room. That way you can get an idea how to fill the room with bass.

    We still need a budget. Also don't forget buying on the used market or from Polk's EBay site.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • maul78
    maul78 Posts: 6
    edited January 2014
    Thanks for the info and links. My budget is around $500 which I know will not get me anything high end.
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited January 2014
    If you look used you can score some decent deals on subs. I lucked up and found my current SVS for $275, I still see the same model sub selling from $700 and up. It was literally in brand new condition. I live in central Florida and there are good deals in Velodyne, Sunfire, and other good sub makers. Just scour Craigslist in your area if you decide to buy used, deals do pop up.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • maul78
    maul78 Posts: 6
    edited January 2014
    I will check there just need to know what to look for 8", 10", 12" how many watts? Freq. range, etc. for my application that has
    good clean bass
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited January 2014
    Where are you located? Craigslist is usually the best bet depending on where you're at.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,319
    edited January 2014
    If you are running this for home theater your sub and center channel are the most important investment.

    When at all possible take your time shopping.=, deals are always to be had. That being said if I was in a hurry for an HT setup looking for subs, I probably buy a pair of the PSW125's off Polk ebay site.
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited January 2014
    Just to show the deals that can be found, this is the sub I bought 2 years ago in black for $275. I found it local on Craigslist for $500, I offered less and he accepted. If your not in a huge rush do some homework and find a deal.

    http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ele/4190777571.html
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited January 2014
    Theres a PB12 plus 2 in Austin for $650 that's been on for a while, I was eyeing it but don't need any more subs.
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited January 2014
    It is a hefty sub, I have the ports firing in a corner and when its pounding hard it feels and sounds like it just before damaging the drywall. I had spotted another one in Atlanta but it sold before I could make an offer and it was listed at $700. I almost felt bad paying so little for mine, but smiled all the way home (still smile every time I hear it).
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited January 2014
    A HSU VTF-2 would probably fit the bill. Should be enough to filll that space (though bigger is always better). Mine has no trouble shaking the walls in my 14x18 room. A little bit over your budget but you could always save a bit longer and go for it.
    http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2mk4.html

    SVS PB-1000 would likely get the job done as well.
    http://www.svsound.com/subwoofers/ported-box/PB-1000#.UtIQR_RDusE
    Display: LG 47" LCD | AVR: Marantz SR5005 | BD: Panasonic BDT-210 | CD/SACD: Oppo 980 |
    Amps: Rotel RB-990bx | Marantz MA-500 | Speakers: Totem Mite : Totem Mite-C : RC60i | Sub: HSU VTF-2 MKIV

    HK AVR635 | Polk R30 | Sony DVD/SACD Player
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited January 2014
    Great deal, I was so close to buying one about 2 years ago. The guy had an SVS pb-12 for $300 which is a steal, and wanted $600 for his Pb12 plus 2 but at the time I couldn't justify spending double. Maul78 keep a lookout and i'm sure anyone on here will be able to advise you about a specific sub and model, you can get a good used sub for that price if you're patient.
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