Subwoofer buying advice

tebes
tebes Posts: 2
edited June 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm setting up a home theater in my basement. It's about 25 x 20. I have 2 LSI 7's for my front; an LSI C for the center; two LSI60's for my rear. My question is what subwoofer would be a good fit with these speakers?

Thanks,

Todd
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited June 2008
    how about one of this? :D

    http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/ConquestOverview.html
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited June 2008
    Epik, SVS, Outlaw, HSU, Ed any of those should work pretty well for you.

    With most subs, bigger is better and for home theater, 25hz or lower -3db point is what to look for.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2008
    Agreed. For your room size, you need a huge sub (or two). Buy big.
    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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  • paymontna
    paymontna Posts: 188
    edited June 2008
    If you are a maple fan. SVS has 3 maple pb12-plus' in their B-stock department for under $800 each. https://svsound.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=12
    And I mean calling all cars, blackhawk down, mushroom cloud, Three Mile Island, lock the door behind you kind of mad.:mad:
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited June 2008
    Hsu, SVS or Outlaw should do just fine. Make sure you get at least a 12" woofer for your room size.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,202
    edited June 2008
    I've had a very similar setup and I don't think you can go wrong with an SVS PB12 Plus/2. I originally had mine in my living room which is about 20' X 16' and wide open into a breakfast nook and kitchen and I only had the sub turned up about 1/3 and got chest pounding bass. I've since converted a 19' X 15' room into a dedicated home theater and it's just insane. Where are you located? It would be nice if you could take a listen to a few before making a decision.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited June 2008
    I have a pair of these in my HT. Passive subs are cheaper but only effective if you are driving them with a slamming amp (like mine ;)). I love having two subs!

    http://svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-csplus2.cfm
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2008
    all i have to say is IB with at least 2 15 or 2 18's
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2008
    SVS PB12 Plus/2 x 2 in a dual setup paired with the Velodyne SMS-1. Awesomeness in every way. Bass in ya chest all day long.

    Plus the subs are on sale so you save a buck.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited June 2008
    Sherardp wrote: »
    SVS PB12 Plus/2 x 2 in a dual setup paired with the Velodyne SMS-1. Awesomeness in every way. Bass in ya chest all day long.

    Plus the subs are on sale so you save a buck.

    X2

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
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  • kingkip
    kingkip Posts: 401
    edited June 2008
    Any shot at doing an IB sub? If you are a little handy and have the space there is nothing better.
    There are two ways to argue with women. Both of them are wrong.
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