Micro Pro 4000

bartimus
bartimus Posts: 65
edited January 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I did a search on this forum for some information on this sub, but didnt really find any reviews on it. Anyone have one? Care to share your experience with it....good or bad. Looking to upgrade my sub, but no one in Albuquerque carries Polk except the lower end stuff at Best Buy. I am also considering another Klipsch unit.
Main System:
Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Very nice hard hitting sub. Definately a winner in my book. Not as loud as I would like but overall I'm very pleased. I was considering SVS,EPIK,HSU but went with the micropro 4000 because of its size.

    Will you be using the sub for Music, Home Theater or both?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Here's a picture of the size



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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2009
    It's a much better subwoofer than the Klipsch RW10.
    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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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    NICE set u leroyjr. I really wish I could hear one before I buy one. I have heard the Klipsch RT12d and OMG it can shake windows...seriously, and still maintain very good musical quality. I was hoping to see if anyone here has heard both. I havent heard any others.
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2009
    Everytime I see a picture of those, it amazes me how small they are.

    Despite their size though...they kick ****. I've only listened to one a few times before at my local Polk dealer...sounded awesome though. I watched through a bunch of the better action scenes in Iron Man with it going...and it hit hard.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    NICE set u leroyjr. I really wish I could hear one before I buy one. I have heard the Klipsch RT12d and OMG it can shake windows...seriously, and still maintain very good musical quality. I was hoping to see if anyone here has heard both. I havent heard any others.



    You might want to send MMadden28 a PM , he has both RW10 and the Micropro 4000
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's a much better subwoofer than the Klipsch RW10.

    I'm sure it is...costs three times as much as one too and has about 3 times the power...so it should be a better subwoofer. I wasnt comparing the two. I was simply asking for OBJECTIVE input, based on actual listening experiences, rather than a two bit response.
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    You might want to send MMadden28 a PM , he has both RW10 and the Micropro 4000

    Thanks leroyjr...I'll do that.
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    I'm sure it is...costs three times as much as one too and has about 3 times the power...so it should be a better subwoofer. I wasnt comparing the two. I was simply asking for OBJECTIVE input, based on actual listening experiences, rather than a two bit response.

    I'm sorry, I'll refrain from any further actual experience. Good luck and happy listening!
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    NICE set u leroyjr. I really wish I could hear one before I buy one. I have heard the Klipsch RT12d and OMG it can shake windows...seriously, and still maintain very good musical quality. I was hoping to see if anyone here has heard both. I havent heard any others.


    My theater room is (18x14) and it causes my projector to shake during movies and song peaks. It even flips the picture upside down at times.
    (projector owners you know what I mean).
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    My theater room is (18x14) and it causes my projector to shake during movies and song peaks. It even flips the picture upside down at times.
    (projector owners you know what I mean).


    Wow...that cant be good for it, can it? :eek: I'm thinking of getting one and trying it out, and see if I like and return it if I am not thrilled with it. I really like that it is so stealthy small!
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I'm sorry, I'll refrain from any further actual experience. Good luck and happy listening!

    I'm sorry...shouldn't have been so quick to snap back...appologies!:)
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Wow...that cant be good for it, can it? :eek: I'm thinking of getting one and trying it out, and see if I like and return it if I am not thrilled with it. I really like that it is so stealthy small!

    The projector has a ball of some kind in it that senses if it's upside down or setting upright well with my projector being upside down the picture is corrected to show rightside up. When the bass hits hard the little ball jumps causes the picture to rotate upside down for a second.

    Hope I didn't confuse you.
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The projector has a ball of some kind in it that senses if it's upside down or setting upright well with my projector being upside down the picture is corrected to show rightside up. When the bass hits hard the little ball jumps causes the picture to rotate upside down for a second.

    Hope I didn't confuse you.

    Gotchya...if you are married, does your wife think you are as crazy as i am for buying all this "stuff?" I thought I had an expensive hobby with cycling...my road bike is $6000:eek: and it may have to be hocked to support this new habbit...ehhhem, I mean hobby.:D
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    Not married (thank god) but my girlfriend (14 yrs)thinks I'm crazy, but who cares because it's my money. Just got a nice pair of SDA's and "THE GIRL" laughed when she seen the size. The thing is she's always saying I'm crazy for spending that kind of money on TV's, Speakers, and furniture but she's the first person bragging when someone comes over.
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    and "THE GIRL" laughed when she seen the size.[/QUOTE]

    That's never a good thing...is it? JK:D

    Your set up is awsome!
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Your set up is awsome!

    Too bad it doesn't look like that anymore.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited January 2009
    hobby habit ....... yup it is ....



    Leroy , Have you tried using one of those little platforms for that beautiful sub ?? Sitting on solid ground , would that make a difference in the volume or sound ?? ( instead of the thick carpet ? )
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    fossy wrote: »
    hobby habit ....... yup it is ....



    Leroy , Have you tried using one of those little platforms for that beautiful sub ?? Sitting on solid ground , would that make a difference in the volume or sound ?? ( instead of the thick carpet ? )

    No haven't tried anything yet but one thing I can tell you is with having the passive radiator on the bottom if I lift the sub up a couple inches the bass hits a lot harder. The carpet must be resticting the sound of the Passive radiator. Might try a "sub dude " or whatever its called.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited January 2009
    could have sworn I just saw a guy runnin down the street in ****-less chaps .. hhhhmmmm

    Bart & leroy --- very nice systems - I WANT SOME A9's !!!!!!!
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    fossy wrote: »
    could have sworn I just saw a guy runnin down the street in ****-less chaps .. hhhhmmmm

    Bart & leroy --- very nice systems - I WANT SOME A9's !!!!!!!

    Gettem'...you wont regret it at all. The sound keeps getting better everyday. The cherry cabinets are furniture grade! They are beautiful!
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2009
    Is it bass across the spectrum or a certain frequency(s) that hits just the right way in your 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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    bartimus wrote: »
    Gettem'...you wont regret it at all. The sound keeps getting better everyday. The cherry cabinets are furniture grade! They are beautiful!

    Wish I would have got my a9/a5's in cherry. I'll trade you.:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Is it bass across the spectrum or a certain frequency(s) that hits just the right way in your room?

    Is that directed toward me?
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  • bartimus
    bartimus Posts: 65
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Wish I would have got my a9/a5's in cherry. I'll trade you.:D

    Just go to walmart and get some cherrywood colored shelving paper and presto you'll have em in cherry!:D Sorry buddy, but I'm keepin mine!
    Main System:
    Sony DA6400ES Receiver, Sony BDPS500ES Blu-Ray
    Denon DRS810 3 Head Cassette Deck, Sony KDA60ES3000 60" HDTV ,Emotiva XPA 2 Powering the A9's, Monster Power HDP 2550, Monster Power AVS 2000 SS Voltage Stabilizer, Direct TV HDTV Receiver,Polk RTIA9 Towers:D, Polk CSIA4 Center:D, Klipsch RC51 Surrounds, SVS PB13 Ultra Sub, Monster Cables HDMI 1000 Cables, Monster Cables M Series Speaker Cables
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2009
    Only last weekend did I finally get the uPro4K hooked up in my HT rig. replacing the RW-10d. First for my room being all open with cathedral ceilings and open to the upstairs, kithchen, etc., I have a hard time with acoustics. I have to say that the Klipsch RW-10d wow'ed me. It was light years ahead of the 120w Sony sub I had. I was impressed with the Klipsch, esp since its not that big.

    That being said-with the uPro4k hooked up, now I know what people mean when they say it felt like somebody kicked their couch. :cool::D:cool: Man this thing has some impact!! I was watching a Lifetime movie the other night :o and there was a gunshot. Holy crap I never thought I would have that kind of reaction watching a Lifetime movie. felt like a kick in the chest :eek::cool:.
    The sub bass from this thing is definitely a different experience. Its hard to explain, its like I don't hear too much sub bass but its really there when it needs it. Like it's not overpowering through out the whole show/movie, but when there's a fall or gunshot-WOW.

    And surprisingly its almost smaller in overall size than the Klipsch. I'll see if I can get a pic of the two side by side (camera is on the fritz).

    I'm still in the process of setting it up with the Velo SMS-1, the Onk and I also need to try out its own EQ as well (as soon as I find the dang mic:( ). But so far I'm impressed. :cool:

    One con with it is that you use buttons to turn the volume up or down and there is no level to show you how far up or down you have it. I haven't quite figured out yet how to set the volume at 50% for example. I would prefer to see a dial, but I guess since it has a remote they had to do it that way.
    Only other issue I have so far is I am hearing what sounds like port noise when its running through some tests at high volume-high excursion-but I really haven't looked into that issue yet. I don't hear it during normal movie or TV shows-so not a priority.

    Again, I haven't finished playing yet, but initially I played Hunter by Bjork and it didn't rattle the house like the Klipsch did, but to be fair each were in totally different environments. When I get the chance when nobody's home I'll try the uPro4K with Hunter again on the same playing ground.
    I've also found that so far it seems that I have to have the Polk sub volume turned what seems like way up and the SMS-1 volume up higher than I had it with the Klipsch (35 rather than 15) but with less output from it. Again-I'm not fully setup yet so I'm withholding judgement.

    Actually, the true test will be when CaligulaPolk gets over here and lets me know how the two subs feel. :D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    MMadden28,

    the blinks represent the volume on the sub. Example 2 solid blinks followed by 3 fast blinks =23 with 40 being the max. Hope this helps. Also try turning the frequency down to help get rid of the cone noise at higher volumes. (60-80 hz is good).

    One more thing what the hell are you doing watching LIFETIME?:p
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited January 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    MMadden28,

    the blinks represent the volume on the sub. Example 2 solid blinks followed by 3 fast blinks =23 with 40 being the max. Hope this helps. Also try turning the frequency down to help get rid of the cone noise at higher volumes. (60-80 hz is good).

    One more thing what the hell are you doing watching LIFETIME?:p

    Crap. I figured that the blinks had something to do with the volume. I hate that. :mad: Reminds me of X10 remote programming. Uhg. Can you tell I didn't RTFM yet? :o

    Er uh, did I say I was watching Lifetime? Oh no, I meant my wife was watching Lifetime and I just happened to be in the room at the time....:rolleyes::p
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2009
    I'm wondering what dual 4000's would sound like.
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited January 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Actually, the true test will be when CaligulaPolk gets over here and lets me know how the two subs feel. :D

    Yep very soon, how about monday early afternoon, Im off work mondays :D
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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