Sub - which one?

crisco
crisco Posts: 10
edited January 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi everyone!

I'm considering whether to upgrade/enhance my system with the addition of a subwoofer. My system consists of a NAD L53 (has a sub out line) with a couple of RTiA7s. The unit is used exclusively for music and is housed in a fairly large room (26'x16' with 9' ceilings) on hardwood floors.
I'm on a budget (<$300) and would like to keep my purchase within the Polk family.

Also, what size sub would you recommend (8", 10", 12") for music? I can get a Polk PSW303 at my local Futureshop for $149 (Canadian).

Thanks everyone!:)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2009
    At over 3700cf you will not find a $300 that will keep you from wanting more bass. Might consider a 2 channel AMP(175wpc+) if your NAD had pre outs to drive you mains and get more bass from them or save up for a sub in $600 range.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2009
    www.canuckaudiomart.com - check what's available on the used market. For $300 you might be able to pick up a decent sub (better than Polk).
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