Subwoofer (until U$200) with my 4 x TSi100 and CS10

albertoivo
albertoivo Posts: 17
edited January 2014 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hello,

I'm buying 4 TSi100 and a CS10. But I still don't know wich subwoofer to buy. I only have U$ 200 more and I like good bass. Can you recommend me one good subwoofer?

I'm think about the BIC America V1020. By the way.. I only have a 15 inches space to place the subwoofer.

Thanks In Advance
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited January 2014
    Hello and welcome to CP! You are very limited with that budget, but the BIC would be a fine fit. (Within that price range) You always have the option to save up a few hundred more and get one that will do you justice for a long time, look at the entry level offerings from Outlaw, SVS and HSU. It took me two subs to realize this, and I haven't wanted to upgrade since I bought the third. Just remember, as with all things, if you buy cheep you'll end up buying twice.

    Good luck I hope this helps.
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    Thanks for the reply...

    I understand that a cheap sw can break (probably?) faster than a nice and more expensive... But I'm also buying speakers and because of that my money to Home Theater is gone... I should wait to buy a nice sw later.. but I don't have any patience to use my speakers without any sub for such a long time...

    I also have a limited space... The sub can have only 15 inches of height... And I have just seen that the V1020 has more than 16 in. So it's gone. I have think antoher one...

    My first option was the BIC F12, which is even bigger. That I saw here: http://home-subwoofers-review.toptenreviews.com/

    By the way.. What do you think about this ranking? Do you agree? Anyway, I have to find another one that fits my furniture.. could you suggest one?

    Thanks in advance!
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited January 2014
    You should try your local Craigslist adds, you usually can find decent deals on good subs around your price range. Just a thought.
    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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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2014
    The SVS SB-12NSD, SB-1000 & SB-2000 all fit in terms of size. Maybe down the road.

    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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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    Loud & Clear, thanks for the reply.. in fact they fit perfectly.. but I can't afford them...
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    albertoivo wrote: »
    Loud & Clear, thanks for the reply.. in fact they fit perfectly.. but I can't afford them...

    sell a kidney, you only need one and it will greatly improve your sound quality
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    sell a kidney, you only need one and it will greatly improve your sound quality

    hahahaha.. I'v been thinking about that... But I don't think my wife would let me do it.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    sell hers than, or sell her, lol, the latter may solve many problems that arise as you pursue great sound.
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    The BIC sub is passable. But for $200 you should really be looking at the BIC Formula F12:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Macr8u9kTwU

    It is 15" WIDE but taller than that. So you need the width but should have MORE HEIGHT available?

    Another $200 or so sub that is decent is the old Polk PSW505, enough bottom to fill out your Polk bookies in a smaller to smaller mid-sized room!

    If you listen to everything "we" suggest your wallet will be "empty" all too soon! lol

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    CNH, I really like the BIC F12, but I have a space limited to 15 inches.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    albertoivo wrote: »
    CNH, I really like the BIC F12, but I have a space limited to 15 inches.

    15" in all THREE dimensions? Where are/how are you trying to fit it. Because for 200 the BIC F12 does a lot!

    The BIC you mention has the SAME 15" width, so where is the problem? Height (which is also similar for the two subs or depth, where the 1020 is only 13"?)?


    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    15''in Height and Width... Depth can be bigger.

    According with the BIC site ( http://www.bicamerica.com/showpage.php?brand=2&type=8&spkrID=84 ) the Dimensions of the BIC F-12 are: 17"H x 14 3/4"W x 17 1/4"D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    Well then the V1020 won't work either because it is 16 1/2" High?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    Well then the V1020 won't work either because it is 16 1/2" High?

    cnh
    Exactly! :(:(:(
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    A Dayton Audio SUB-1000 would work but I'm not sure how "good" such a sub is? It's certainly CHEAP!

    http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    Or maybe the Polk PSW110. Not the best sub, but OK for the money on Polk's ebay site?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSW110-CHERRY-10-Powered-Subwoofer-Polk-Audio-/390742208716?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5afa0cf0cc

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    Or maybe the Polk PSW110. Not the best sub, but OK for the money on Polk's ebay site?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSW110-CHERRY-10-Powered-Subwoofer-Polk-Audio-/390742208716?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5afa0cf0cc

    cnh
    I didn't know Polk sell on ebay... Is that really Polk? Or a seller thats uses the name Polk?
    I will buy everything from there! Thank you very much!!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    albertoivo wrote: »
    I didn't know Polk sell on ebay... Is that really Polk? Or a seller thats uses the name Polk?
    I will buy everything from there! Thank you very much!!!

    Absolutely, that is Polk's very own ebay STORE! Buy with confidence! See the link by running your mouse on the "where to buy" tab above!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    cnh wrote: »
    Absolutely, that is Polk's very own ebay STORE! Buy with confidence! See the link by running your mouse on the "where to buy" tab above!

    cnh
    Thanks a LOT!
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    Do you think DSWPRO440wi (U$ 215 - Ebay) is a good sw? Better than PSW110?
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  • fun_dador
    fun_dador Posts: 28
    edited January 2014
    Yupp that's way better actually than the psw110
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  • fun_dador
    fun_dador Posts: 28
    edited January 2014
    Have you tried CL?
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    fun_dador wrote: »
    Have you tried CL?
    What is CL?
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    edited January 2014
    albertoivo wrote: »
    What is CL?

    Craigslist...
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    I'm not from US. I'm from Brazil. But to buy here is way more expensive. And I will be in Orlando in May for 4 days. So I will buy one sw and bring here.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2014
    The Polk 440 is a nice little sub. Should be fine for your purposes, but you would need to get it shipped to someone in the U.S., I would imagine? Being a little smaller than the 110 but a little more powerful also makes it a better all around sub for both "music" and "movies"! If you can get it at the price above, go ahead!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • albertoivo
    albertoivo Posts: 17
    edited January 2014
    Yes.. On ebay the DSW440 has a great price.. but it's refurbished.. I'm a little afraid to buy this way.. considering that when I bring it to Brazil, I will lose warranty.
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