best sub under $1000.00

BOWLMAN
BOWLMAN Posts: 47
edited March 2006 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I would like to buy a subwoofer for home.
Need some choices with great musical sound in mind..
I just purchased Polk mmc525 because of great advise from this site.
Front speakers are B&W 703s.

Thanks for the help..
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2006
    Are you open to used, or does it have to be new?

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • BOWLMAN
    BOWLMAN Posts: 47
    edited February 2006
    McLoki,I am open to new or used..
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  • schwerhaiv
    schwerhaiv Posts: 72
    edited February 2006
    I don't want to violate any rules; but just about every review I have seen seems to highly recommend either the SVS line or the HSU line. And I just bought the SVS 20-39CS used, but have not received it yet. However, in order to get the price, I had to buy both. I just put the other up for sale in the flea market. I'll let you know how I feel about it when I set it up.
    -schwerhaiv
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2006
    I really like my SVS 25-39+. (cs (passive) version) For under 1k I would say the SVS PC-Ultra would be very hard to beat. (would be used and with shipping would be close to your 1k mark)

    That would be if you are going on musicality and slam (not looks). There are alot of subwoofers sexier than the SVS cylinders, but few better when you close your eyes. Especially for the price.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2006
    i like mine best
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • labrat
    labrat Posts: 120
    edited February 2006
    I am in flyover land and haven't heard many of the offerings but I doubt they would blow away my homebuilt. A closeout Avelanche 18 with a PE 1000 watt plate in a 7.5 ft sealed lightly stuffed enclosure. While that particular driver is no longer available you could do an awsome sub for the money if you don't mind the DIY aspect. I'm not saying it is for everyone - just another option.

    Scott
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  • BOWLMAN
    BOWLMAN Posts: 47
    edited February 2006
    Thanks to all.
    I am open to any advice given.I wouldnt mind diy but do not have time right now.
    would it be possible for someone to build me one??someone trying to go into bussiness??
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2006
    PM Sid (Vr3MxStyler2k3). He'll be glad to help you out.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited February 2006
    where you located Bowlman?
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited February 2006
    Bowlman,

    Do yourself a favor and check out the Grotto from Martin Logan. Small, compact, good-looking sub (triangular, not a big box), but with great extension and heft, not to mention tight, accurate, musical bass. Retails for $1000, but there are usually one or two floating around on Ebay or Audiogon. Just type Martin Logan or Grotto in search field and a few should pop up. They go from $600-800 used and in good condition. Excellent subs, and they won't take over a room. Much better than SVS and HSU in my opinion. Great for music and theater. And, unlike the internet based companies, you can actually go into a store and listen to the Grotto before purchasing.

    Check it out on the ML website here: http://www.martinlogan.com/grotto_speaker.html
    There should be local high-end dealers near you, or a Magnolia Home Theater inside of Best Buy should have one on display.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2006
    I can build you one...

    But just be aware that it will cost alot to ship a large scale subwoofer.

    If you want to go down this path or want to see what itll be - send me an email at vr3mxdmicblce2k7@gmail.com

    You can see some I have built by clicking on the link below my post here...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited February 2006
    Sunfire Super Junior. LOVE IT!!!
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2006
    I've been eyeballing ACI's Titan. Also some of the acoustic-visions concepts. I mention these with the idea that a musical sub is what you have in mind.

    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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  • BOWLMAN
    BOWLMAN Posts: 47
    edited February 2006
    I am from albuquerque , New Mexico..Not to many high end shops around here so choices are slim.I have listened to the B&W ASW 700,sounds very nice,so does the ASW 750.How do they compare to other brands??
    Sid,I like your work.You have alot of great ideas.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2006
    Vandersteen, end thread.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited February 2006
    I finally got a chance to check out an infinate baffle setup. Jaw dropping. For 1000 or less, if you have the room and skills, you can build a sub that will blow away anything in a box. I just got my drivers, the walls will come down soon.:D
    There are two ways to argue with women. Both of them are wrong.
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  • drew spelts
    drew spelts Posts: 310
    edited February 2006
    The best sub for under a grand is the one you build your self.
    Harman Kardon AVR635
    RTi10's Up Front
    CSi5 Center
    RTi6's Rear Surround
    Furman RA-1210:rolleyes:
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  • soiset
    soiset Posts: 724
    edited March 2006
    I paid $400 each for two used PSW 1200's. I split my LFE out, and put a sub under each front speaker. I think you might describe the bass as "effortless."
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