recommend a good Sub to go with my Lsi9s.

kkennally
kkennally Posts: 13
edited September 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Please help recommend a good Sub to go with my Lsi9s.
I am looking for a quality sub to be used with a 2 channel music only system.
I have a small to medium sized room and a budget from $400-700 for the Sub.

My system consists of:
Cambridge Audio Azur 740A integrated amp
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C V2 CD player
2 Lsi9s on epos 35st stands sitting on top of 3” granite plinths

Looking at Polk pro, Velodyne, Martin Logan dynamo
Thanks,
Kevin
Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    I would go listen to the Polk DSW micro-pro line of subs.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited August 2008
    The Micros are nice but the Martin Logan dynamo is much quicker and more musical. Go listen for yourself.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Would the PSW1000 (Lsi) Sub be worth waiting for and spending the extra money for? Would they go better with the Lsi9s?
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    What is your budget, room size, and intended application? (2 channel or home theater).

    Also any WAF issues with a really large sub or are there certain dimentions you would not be comfortable going over? (I.E. cant be taller than x or bigger around than y for example.)

    How are your DIY skills? Would you even be interested in trying to build one or would you rather purchase a pre-built unit?

    Standard answers are SVS, HSU, Epik, eD, Outlaw (HSU design), etc. Just though I might try and taylor something that fits your needs a little better than the standard replys... :)

    Welcome to Club Polk.

    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2008
    Welcome to the club,I'm in the same boat,looking for a small sub to compliment our 2-channel rig.

    I've decided on a Velo SPL-1000R...just waiting to get the funds together.

    The ML Dynamo might be more in your price range,but there are several good subs on A'gon
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Well, it looks like I am going with the Martin Logan. The local tweeter has them for $599.00

    Thanks
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    Congrats - from what I hear, you will like the Martin Logan.

    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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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited August 2008
    As I said in my other post that you posted:
    curved wrote: »
    Personally I would wait a little longer until you can afford a little more especially with your current setup. You have such a nice setup!!!

    I listened to a ton of subs and felt that I needed to spend a little more for my needs....and boy I'm glad I did. My sub is so tight, clean and the perfect addition for my setup.

    http://www.snellacoustics.com/ProductDetails/3472.asp
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited August 2008
    It looks like you have already committed; however I would have strongly suggested SVS. A friend just got one and it is amazing. Completely blows away my Paradigm Servo 15 reference sub.
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  • kkennally
    kkennally Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    Thanks for the help.
    System with the Martin Logan installed.
    K.

    2798458900_9217bccc15.jpg?v=0
    Music room: Cambridge Audio 650A, Cambridge Audio 650C, Polk Audio Lsi9's, Audioquest type 4 and diamond back.
    Living room:Onkyo Amp ,Onkyo DX-C390, Polk Audio RTi6's, Polk Audio PSW505
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  • Doc99
    Doc99 Posts: 100
    edited September 2008
    Nice system! Just curious how you have your sub connected?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    How does it sound?
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