Which Sub PSW 450 or 404 ???

cthomas
cthomas Posts: 2
edited December 2002 in Speakers
I am in the market for a Sub, the problem is, I am not sure which one to get? PSW 450 or PSW 404.
My room is fairly small 17'x15' I mainly watch movies on my system, but I am planning to upgrade to DVD audio.
I have heard the 404 is much cleaner and has a better frequency response than the 450.
Has anyone compared the two? what do you think?
Thanks!

Main:RT800i
Center:CS400i
Surrounds:M3II
TV: 36" Sony Wega
DVD: Panasonic C-220
Reciever: Sony STR DB-930
Post edited by cthomas on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited December 2002
    I prefer the sound of the PSW404 to the 450. It is just smoother and not nearly the port noise. The 450 may go louder though, I'm not sure.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited December 2002
    The 12" 450 i think might go lower but the 404 is more accurate i think, and tighter and not so boomy as the 450. for a sub i would get the 404, if you have a huge room get the 450 maybe
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
    edited December 2002
    the 450 is an older model and may be cheeper to get. I like a 10" woofer myself. Get an old dual 10 instead of a 12
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • gplracer
    gplracer Posts: 36
    edited December 2002
    I do not mean to be negative. I have all Polk speakers and I live them, but I have a SVS sub. I think it is the best choice.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited December 2002
    The best choice maybe, But cost wise the most exspensive.. among the top 10 high dollar subs. depends also if you want everything to match and don't want a 4 foot cylinder in the corner
    : ) I would get one had the price been cheaper for an amped sub.
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter