Looking for a sub (is this a good one?)

tophatjohnny
tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
edited July 2014 in Speakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-PSW505-Powered-Subwoofer-/261499214400?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3ce2915a40
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    nbrowser wrote: »
    It's a decent one, but you might want to check Polk's eBay store to see if you can snag a refurb for a similar price with a bit of a warranty? $205 from Polk Audio's own eBay store actually http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=360917348544

    Thanks, I'd rather do that, and still looking.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    DSkip wrote: »
    Don't get a cheap sub to go with your speakers - it will simply be outclassed and never integrate well. In fact, if you power them well, a cheap sub will add absolutely nothing. You should be looking at subs that approach or surpass the 4 figure mark for MSRP at a minimum.


    This is for my living room. Rt2000i's 2-FX 300i's a TLC center and a Yamaha YST-SWO 15 (that I think needs to go,

    My new bedroom speakers don't need any help in the bass dept, but I'm sure I'll investigate that at a later time!! lol I'm sure!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    I agree. Get a very decent sub and be done. If you get the right one it will be a mainstay of system and allow you to run whatever speakers you want.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    This is for my living room. Rt2000i's 2-FX 300i's a TLC center and a Yamaha YST-SWO 15 (that I think needs to go,

    My new bedroom speakers don't need any help in the bass dept, but I'm sure I'll investigate that at a later time!! lol I'm sure!

    I meant TL3 center....lol
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited July 2014
    What is your budget - we would just LUV enabling....uh...helping you spend your money! :cheesygrin:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    What is your budget - we would just LUV enabling....uh...helping you spend your money! :cheesygrin:
    probably gonna hold off for now as the new speakers and cables will keep me busy, but looking at that Yamaha (not that Yamaha is bad) I just want to match my system up in the living room. I think the first once from Polk at the top of the thread will be fine for my needs. Thanks
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited July 2014
    If you are thinking of the PSW-505 just wait a short time they go on sale quite often
    I got mine for $179.99 free shipping no tax.
    I don't use them for music just movie as my Polk SDA's do just fine.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • felipe
    felipe Posts: 423
    edited July 2014
    IMO, for that setup (and if you got the space) get an SVS. You won't be disappointed.
    My Setup: Denon AVR X3600h, Polk Signature S50 Fronts w/ S30 Center and S15 Rears, LG UBK90 4K Player, TCL 6-Series 65”4k TV

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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    If you are thinking of the PSW-505 just wait a short time they go on sale quite often
    I got mine for $179.99 free shipping no tax.
    I don't use them for music just movie as my Polk SDA's do just fine.


    Thanks my brother and I'm sure that will beat this Yamaha sitting here.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    Thanks my brother and I'm sure that will beat this Yamaha sitting here.

    There was a SVS sub posted on Ebay in Evansville, IN for 325...... snag that and be MORE than happy...... Local pickup but your not too far away in Ohio...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/svs-20-39pci-Subwoofer-/111397949149?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item19efd5cedd
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,321
    edited July 2014
    I saw a svs cylinder sub in Ohio on CL today.
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,321
    edited July 2014
    Here it is, it's not one of their powerful ones.

    http://dayton.craigslist.org/ele/4504082983.html
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Here it is, it's not one of their powerful ones.

    http://dayton.craigslist.org/ele/4504082983.html

    That honestly is a GREAT sub for that price. And IIRC its near where tophatjohnny lives. Dont let the wattage fool you. I know a guy on this forum that snagged one for his HT and was VERY impressed with it.

    Johnny: If for some reason the one in Evansville works better for you, hit me up. I am headed down there this weekend (July 13th) to build my sub and for a couple bucks could pick it up for you and hold it in Indianapolis which is like all of 2 hours from you it looks like. Pick it up whenever you get a chance....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    Thanks guys. I sent a message the seller in my neighborhood.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    The SVS will walk all over the Polk 505, run...don't walk.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    Thanks bro, I'm just hoping the seller still has it, and calls me! If I can't make it over to pick it up, I can send a family member to grab and hang in to it for me!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Here it is, it's not one of their powerful ones.

    http://dayton.craigslist.org/ele/4504082983.html

    seller is dropping it off here in 10 mins. I'll get to hear some bass before I have to head out. Thanks again, and I'm sure it's going to do well.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    seller is dropping it off here in 10 mins. I'll get to hear some bass before I have to head out. Thanks again, and I'm sure it's going to do well.

    NICE!

    Heck personally I think you should snag both units hehehe.... stereo subs.....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    Should match up well with the RT2000's, your Montana's though need something farther up the food chain.

    Kinda curious why you don't use the 2000's in the bedroom and put the big guns out on the main floor. Spend a lot of time in the bedroom do ya ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Should match up well with the RT2000's, your Montana's though need something farther up the food chain.

    Kinda curious why you don't use the 2000's in the bedroom and put the big guns out on the main floor. Spend a lot of time in the bedroom do ya ?


    Yes the bedroom is where I like to listen to my music. Plus we retire to the BR early most nights I'm here to watch TV, as the bed gas a way of relaxing the bod!

    Seller was a great guy. Hooked it up for me and I have it in action right now. Wow!! Yes this was a good fit. Pics...or it just didn't happen...is that still on?? lol
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    Thanks crew, you all ROCK!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    So you bought it then right lol...

    cause if not imma hit you....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    So you bought it then right lol...

    cause if not imma hit you....

    yeah buddy, it's here, Thunder!! To me anyway?? lol Thanks all that stayed with me on this one. That happened quick!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,321
    edited July 2014
    Glad that worked out! I've been searching daily for a red or black hardtop for my Miata in surrounding cities, and will sometimes search for audio equipment, as well. Just happened to find that yesterday and then forgot to post it to the "deals" thread, and then happened upon your thread.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    Great sub! Enjoy.

    I'm always surprised when guys upgrade their HTs and leave mine in the dust in less than a year's time on this site. My wife would have a seizure if she read the posts here! lol

    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    Don't sweat it CNH, just send me the wife's email and I'll make sure to put that birdie in her ear when your B-day rolls around.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Don't sweat it CNH, just send me the wife's email and I'll make sure to put that birdie in her ear when your B-day rolls around.



    That's what he did for me and it worked like a charm. Just didn't know she'd be going to Vegas with him for that whole week, but when she got back...wow, all she could do was talk about getting new speakers and stuff!! Thanks Tony, I owe ya big time for that one.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Don't sweat it CNH, just send me the wife's email and I'll make sure to put that birdie in her ear when your B-day rolls around.

    Sounds like an offer I can't refuse! lol

    Actually, I am not unhappy with the HT. Could it be better? Sure. But it's already TOO much for the neighbors and my wife. Besides, I pretty much agree with Doro about HT; it's two channel where the money goes! Most decent HT setups will give you acceptable movie sound...

    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    I'll agree to that. You do more critical listening in 2 channel than HT anyway.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited July 2014
    Thanks and one is enough for my place, Thing really kicks it out.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited July 2014
    Nice find, the SVS cylinders are about the best values around when you can get them that cheap. Every time I see one I always think about the similar looking cylinder I had for car audio. I used to use it in my home stereo when it was not in the car. Very cool way to get big bass in a small footprint.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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