Need help with a new subwoofer...

frdranger
frdranger Posts: 110
edited May 2006 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hey gang,

I am in need of a new subwoofer. I currently have an 8 inch, 100watt Yamaha (I dont remember the model; it came with one of Yamaha's HTIB's) subwoofer. The bass coming out of this sub just isn't tight. I have it position right, and the settings just on, but I would like to upgrade to a 10" perhaps a 12" sub. Does anyone have any good ideas for a subwoofer thats no more than $350? Any suggestions would be great, thanks!!
My Living Room 3.1 config:
Toshiba 40RV525U
Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609
Center channel: Polk CS1
Front L/R: Paradigm Reference Studio 20
Subwoofer: Velodyne DPS-10
Rears: None

My Computer setup
Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX
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  • jegs
    jegs Posts: 15
    edited May 2006
    Anything from SVS,HSU or Velodyne.
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  • frdranger
    frdranger Posts: 110
    edited May 2006
    Yea, I've seen a few subs from Velodyne at circuitcity...but I was skeptical only because I've personally never heard of them before. Are they any good?
    My Living Room 3.1 config:
    Toshiba 40RV525U
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609
    Center channel: Polk CS1
    Front L/R: Paradigm Reference Studio 20
    Subwoofer: Velodyne DPS-10
    Rears: None

    My Computer setup
    Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX
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  • jegs
    jegs Posts: 15
    edited May 2006
    I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything from Velodyne. Very good products and priced very reasonable. Vann's has some really good sales on Velodyne right now with free shipping.http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/549349079
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2006
    While I really like Velo mid to high end models, at that price point (actually less) I'd go with the Bic Acoustech H100 or the Rocket x-sub. Either will outperform the VRP1200.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • frdranger
    frdranger Posts: 110
    edited May 2006
    That Bic Acoustech H100 looks very, very promising. I will need to read up on some more reviews about it before purchasing it. Do you have any personal experience with it?
    My Living Room 3.1 config:
    Toshiba 40RV525U
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609
    Center channel: Polk CS1
    Front L/R: Paradigm Reference Studio 20
    Subwoofer: Velodyne DPS-10
    Rears: None

    My Computer setup
    Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2006
    Here's link to a GTG with some local guys I did in March. I think the BIC compares favorably to most $4-500 retail subs out there, including the Velo DPS and DLSR series.

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=655091

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • frdranger
    frdranger Posts: 110
    edited May 2006
    Thank you both for your suggestions! I will start my research between the different brands to see what fits my needs and budget.
    My Living Room 3.1 config:
    Toshiba 40RV525U
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609
    Center channel: Polk CS1
    Front L/R: Paradigm Reference Studio 20
    Subwoofer: Velodyne DPS-10
    Rears: None

    My Computer setup
    Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 THX
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