What Sub do you think I should use ?

disneyjoe7 · October 2002

Looking for a sub. Like Velodyne, But open to ? Like sub's that are small like a box, Not tall and round.

System

Onyko 898

Fronts RTi800

Center CSi400

Rear RTi600

Room is 18'x 12' vaulted ceilings top is 13'.

Steve K.

MxStYlEpOlKmAn · October 2002

M&K! I like their subs, they have the ac. for music and the punch for ht! and most of their subs go below 20....but for a small sub? infinity? velodyne? etc...they'll work

liv4fam · October 2002

Rel acoustics, Velodyne SPL or HGS series, Sunfire True Sub or JR. (hard to set-up for music), Paradigm, Def Tech Super Cube , etc etc.

Do some Demoing and Have fun only your ears can tell you.

RuSsMaN · October 2002

What's your budget Joe? Ballpark it, $300, $600, 1 large? More?

Cheers,
Russ

disneyjoe7 · October 2002

Thinking about HGS-12" or CHT-15", But afraid of something too large to tune to rest of my setup.

Buget is under $1500 or so.

liv4fam · October 2002

Wow if your Budget is 1500 you can get into some really great subs in that price range. You should definitely go listen to the Rels because they are very musical and sound absolutely amazing right out the box. B&W also makes incredible subs at that price range.

Frank Z · October 2002

Sunfire Audio True Sub!!

disneyjoe7 · October 2002

Thanks all, You're all QUICK.

One more thing, Like music. Bass that I can feel in the chest. Also feel I'm missing something when it comes to explosions. Movies like the opening to ToyStory2 and Lethal Weapon4 Gas truck fire ball, The Matrix building explosion.

Sorry to re-ask, But any change.

TroyD · October 2002

I would also give serious thought to the Paradigm Servo-15. The best sub that I've demoed and can be had new for under 1500.

BDT

jdavy · October 2002

I like a ballanced sound field and would stick to a Polk sub to match the Polk front and center speakers. The PSW 350 is a perfect match for the 800i and 400i.

organ · October 2002

What's your price range? If you're looking for a small sub, the best looking one I've seen(small sub) is the sunfire. Very tiny with 2 woofs and a super plate amp. If you're looking for subs around 1-2k, consider the Paradigm Servo15 or the PW2200. The paradigms are big but they sound very nice.

You don't need a Polk sub to achieve a "balanced soundfield", but if you really want to go Polk try checking out the new models. Looks much better than the PSW350(specs and looks).

Maurice

MxStYlEpOlKmAn · October 2002

MILLLLLLLLLER AND KREISEL! THEY HAVE A KICK ARSE SUB FOR 1500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RuSsMaN · October 2002

The Sunfire designs are passive radiator, if I'm not mistaken. 1 active woof, 1 pr....

Cheers,
Rooster

mantis · October 2002

wth the budget gotta go ReL..........Strata 3......sealed, clean,musical,powerfull, dual preamps........10 inch,hits down to 20hz,can be setup for both music and movies seperately,I can't see any reason not to at least give a listen.

I forgot to mention offered in cherry.......walnut........black ash........just another reason to go REL

disneyjoe7 · October 2003

Thanks to all,

Well after moving / buying a new house, room size change and all.

I have decided on the Paradigm Servo-15, must say very impressed.

Steve K.

Dr. Spec · October 2003

Edit: Missed this entire thread while bow hunting. Didn't realize it was after the fact and you had already got the Servo-15. Enjoy it, it's a good sub.

Doc

Original Post Below:

Are you kidding me?

SVS PB2-Plus for $1,200

Twin 12" ultra high output dB12 Plus drivers.

900 watt digital BASH amp.

Three huge dual flared 4" vents.

Multiple tuning points with custom SS filter and EQ settings for each point.

Continuously variable 0-180 phase control.

115 pounds of rock solid muscle and finesse - built like a brick **** house.

This sub will stomp into dust anything in its price range. It will play flatter, cleaner, louder, and lower. Period. Better for movies, better for music - just plain 'ol better.

Even in the stock tune, the PB2+ is strong (rising response with room gain) to 21 Hz in-room before the SS filter kicks in. And it can dig even deeper to 15 Hz in the 2/20 tune with still power and SPL to spare.

Don't look elsewhere - SVS is the final word in subs in this price range.

bigsexy1 · October 2003

Doc, look at the dates on the threads. I doubt SVS was even making boxes then. Certianly they weren't as well known as now.

Edit- well, your edit just barely beat my post.

Tour2ma · October 2003

May not be too late... Note that dj7 said "have decided", not "have purchased"...

Inferior_Light · October 2003

If you want something that will knock you off your feet buy an SVS Subwoofer they can't be beat, ask anyone @ AVSforus.com

disneyjoe7 · October 2003

Ok, let me clear this up a little.

I did purchase the Servo-15 and I'm very happy with it.

I even like the "Blue Light" showing P

What Sub do you think I should use ?

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