Looking for a new sub...

MusikSource
MusikSource Posts: 44
edited January 2008 in Speakers
Hello, Would someone be so kind as to help me out, I am looking at purchacing a new sub. I was looking at the Polk line however a local audio shop is advising me to consider a Velodyne with a price point of 699. Would you be able to offer advice or any suggestions.
Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

Onkyo TX-SR805
2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
Polk Fxi A4
Polk CSi A6 Center

Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
Onkyo SKW-530
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited January 2008
    For primarily HT or music? How big is the room?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    The room is an odd shape, newer homes, crazier designs, however the best mesurment would be approximatly 22' by 12' and this is for Home Theatre only. Thank you
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    edited January 2008
    this
    http://hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html
    or this
    http://hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-3-mk3.html

    For Ht and music you cant go wrong with HSU. I have the smaller STF2 and WOW you will not be let down
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    Thank you mrloren, any other suggestions. This is a rather large room I think!
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    SVS


    http://www.svsound.com/index.cfm
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2008
    Another vote for SVS. Unless of coarse you want to build one.

    http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&CAT_ID=48&ObjectGroup_ID=536
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Not the highest WAF, but the best bang for the buck.
    http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=618
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    Thank you all for your input. I’m just not sure what I should choose, it has been suggested to me now to consider the SVS, HSU and also the Velodyne. I want to spend around 600 and sometimes 600 can go allot further on ebay than a retail store.

    My HT room is approximately 22' by 12' and this is for Home Theatre only. I am a complete idiot at this point when it comes to understanding all the techy/specifications on all electronic devices. Based on the size of my HT room what size of Sub should it be and what based on the suggestions given would be the best option for me?

    Please forgive my stupidity and I thank all those in advance for their time and professional opinions.
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited January 2008
    You can get the SVS 20-39 pci for 650 including shipping. It will be great for you living room!
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    how's the DSW pro Polk new subs?
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    I have been told by many local retail audio dealers to stay away from HT cylinder subs. Is this a valid point?
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    DeusExa wrote: »
    how's the DSW pro Polk new subs?

    I'm not sure however I have been told that the Polk line of subs is probably not a wise choice as their R and D is not stricly focused on that specific line of speaker. If anyone can advise me otherwise I would be very intrested in listening as it would be nice to keep everything as a match. I am looking for Bass I can feel though not just hear.
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2008
    MusikSource wrote: »
    I have been told by many local retail audio dealers to stay away from HT cylinder subs. Is this a valid point?
    The only cylinder subs that I'm aware of in current production are SVS and DIY. They are killer, so I'd assume your shop is just trying to steer you away from the competition. Structurally the cylinders are less resonant than boxes. Properly designed cylinders are awesome subs...just fugly.

    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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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    Cylinder subs must have some pros and cons of there own aswell. I have been in many and i mean many HT rooms from both Friends and family homes to high grait audio retail and I have yet to see a cylinder sub. This is odd! By "Fugly" you mean UGLY?
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited January 2008
    I just setup my SVS 25-31 last night. It blew me away. We popped in a couple movies and it shook the whole house! You didnt even know where the bass was coming from and it blended with the rest of the speakers perfect!
    Im so happy with my purchase! 600 well spent!!!!! Plus it looks really cool! I would recommend SVS all day long. Along with every other SVS owner that convinced me to make this wise purchase!
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    MusikSource wrote: »
    I'm not sure however I have been told that the Polk line of subs is probably not a wise choice as their R and D is not stricly focused on that specific line of speaker.

    Where exactly did you hear that incorrect and false statement?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • MusikSource
    MusikSource Posts: 44
    edited January 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Where exactly did you hear that incorrect and false statement?

    Every and I mean every local audio retail dealer along with other audio forums.
    Right or Wrong Just Offering My Oppinion!!!



    Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Projector
    LG-BH200 Super Blu - Ray/HD Combo

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    2 Pair Polk Rti-8 Front & Rear
    Polk Fxi A4
    Polk CSi A6 Center

    Sub’s Abstract ASXPRO10
    Onkyo SKW-530
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