Need suggestions for subwoofer to match my Rti8's

bronxkid
bronxkid Posts: 21
edited October 2007 in Speakers
I have a pair of Rti8's, Csi5, and am still undecided on rti6 vs fxi for surround. I was hoping for advice on which sub to get. I hope prices are ok to mention but I can get the psw404 for $250, which is much cheaper than some places. But I've also been told I don't need a polk sub to match the rest of the system. I don't want to spend more than $250-300. Is the psw404 the best for this price range? Thanks.

Edit: I read on another post about HSU and SVS subwoofers. I can't find them for sale through online retailers. Is it only sold through manufacterer directly? Thanks.
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  • polkseller
    polkseller Posts: 184
    edited October 2007
    the 404 is a very good sub for the price, you can also look at the psw 125 if you stay with polk. The psw 125 is a 12 inch sub with sound quality in mind, nice look and it is very powerful.

    If you go with hsu, you need to buy it online. A stf-1 or a stf-2 if you want to have the 10 inch version.

    if you are on a budget, I like the sound of the velodyne vx-10 sub. No look, but fast and accurate bass.
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  • psb962
    psb962 Posts: 12
    edited October 2007
    I highly recommend the HSU STF-2. Goes down to 25Hz and is very tweakable to get the best out of your system. I'm using it with RTi10's
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  • bronxkid
    bronxkid Posts: 21
    edited October 2007
    I wish I could find online retailers that sold the HSU STF-2. HSU office is in California so I'd be paying $30 shipping and another $30 for tax so I'd end up paying over $400. My budget is around $300. I guess psw404 it is.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    bronxkid wrote: »
    I wish I could find online retailers that sold the HSU STF-2. HSU office is in California so I'd be paying $30 shipping and another $30 for tax so I'd end up paying over $400. My budget is around $300. I guess psw404 it is.

    Forget about the 404. Either save up for a Hsu STF-2 or buy a used one like this:

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1196357892
    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2007
    Get the HSU,,you won't regret it,,a perfect match for the 8's,,outstanding for music,IMHO.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    Excellent sub for Music . . . Martin Logan Grotto.

    Most anyone will tell you that closed ported subs are best for music.

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1198291636

    And yes . . . completely affiliated. I am selling my sub to finance my new cd player. It's a sad day, but needs to be done.
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  • bronxkid
    bronxkid Posts: 21
    edited October 2007
    Thanks for the links.
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