Looking to upgrade sub

ccruzen
ccruzen Posts: 24
edited March 2009 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
System specs in my sig, looking to upgrade my sub and looking for recommendations. Used mainly for HT with some music thrown in. Mostly alt-country/Alternative music.

Any other additions/replacements I should make to my system? Have been considering an amp but really have no clue as to where to start.

Any/all comments welcome.
Polk Speakers
CSi40
RTi70 (2 pairs)
Monitor 7a
Monitor 7b
Monitor 7c
Monitor 5
Monitor 5jr
Monitor 4.5
CSi A6
RTi A7
RTi A3 (2 pairs)
RTI4 (2 pairs)
RTi 28
RTi 38
RT 55
RC80i (multiple)
RC60i (multiple)
Atrium 45

Yes, I have a problem
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    Many many options out there some more info from you will help. What budget are you working with, room size (WxLxH), any openings to other rooms, any physical size restrictions of the sub or WAF considerations such as the finish on the sub. Highly recommended brands are SVS, HSU, Epik, Ed, Velodyne, Rythmik, Polk DSW line to name a few.
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  • ccruzen
    ccruzen Posts: 24
    edited March 2009
    Budget would be anywhere in the $500-1000, and would like to maximize cost/benifit. The room would be a living room approx 12x20 with a vaulted ceiling. End of the room is open to the kitchen area. No size restrictions on the sub, other than that would probably prefer the sub to be black but not a necessity. Thanks for the help.
    Polk Speakers
    CSi40
    RTi70 (2 pairs)
    Monitor 7a
    Monitor 7b
    Monitor 7c
    Monitor 5
    Monitor 5jr
    Monitor 4.5
    CSi A6
    RTi A7
    RTi A3 (2 pairs)
    RTI4 (2 pairs)
    RTi 28
    RTi 38
    RT 55
    RC80i (multiple)
    RC60i (multiple)
    Atrium 45

    Yes, I have a problem
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    That's a pretty good sized room that will eat up most of your budget to get really good bass. But I think it can be done.

    Do some research on these:

    Epik Dragon

    Ed A-750

    SVS PB12+

    HSU ULS 15
    HSU VTF-3

    Or maybe 2 of these Polk DSW Pro 500
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited March 2009
    Or check into a Velodyne DPS-12

    http://www.velodyne.com/products/product.aspx?ID=9&sid=269r664t

    Yamaha RX-A710 90Watt 7.1
    Mains: RTi A1's Center: CS150 Sats: RT15i's Sub: Velodyne DPS-10
    Music CD: Sony CDP-CE375 5 Disk
    HD TV: Vizio 42" LCD 1080p E420VO
    Blu-Ray: Sony BDP-S350
    DVD: Sony DVP-NC665P 5 Disk
    AV Rack: Sanus Euro EFAB-II Audio Base x2 EFAS-II Audio Expansion Shelf x4
    Cables Used: Monster Cable HPD Sony HDMI DLCHE18W
    Phones: Sennheiser HD280 Pro
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    For a bit over 500, if you wanted to go cheap you could get 2 Polk PSW505s. They're not bad and 2 might do it even in that room. They're selling these things online for less than 300 a piece with shipping?

    Of course some of the higher priced subs above are great suggestions!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Mike21
    Mike21 Posts: 252
    edited March 2009
    Two 505s stacked will give you lots of LFE vibration (which is a must for me on action movies).

    Hey, cnh: weren't you supposed to be grading papers tonight? :cool:
    ____________________________________________
    Home Theater 32"LG LCD; Comcast; 7.1 Onkyo 805; Fronts: Polk M50s; Center: Polk CS2; Sides: Polk M40s; Rear: B&W LM1s; Subs: (2) Sony 12" x 100w; Samsung 1500BDP; Toshiba A-2 HD-DVDP.
    PC stereo: Viper custom PC: Windows XP; ASIO4ALL; JRiver Jukebox> Pop Pulse USB to S/PDIF conv> Monarchy DIP > Musiland MD10 DAC > Parasound 2100 pre> Aragon 4004 MKII amp> Dali Ikon6 towers; Sunfire True Sub; PSA Duet, Ultimate outlet and Noise Harvestors.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    Mike,

    You're right...that's exactly what I should be doing but I'm off tomorrow so....

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • ccruzen
    ccruzen Posts: 24
    edited March 2009
    I really like the idea of the 2 505's and for some reason love the idea of sticking with Polk. What's the consensus on the Micropro's? Would it make any sense to try and swing a MicroPro 2000?
    Polk Speakers
    CSi40
    RTi70 (2 pairs)
    Monitor 7a
    Monitor 7b
    Monitor 7c
    Monitor 5
    Monitor 5jr
    Monitor 4.5
    CSi A6
    RTi A7
    RTi A3 (2 pairs)
    RTI4 (2 pairs)
    RTi 28
    RTi 38
    RT 55
    RC80i (multiple)
    RC60i (multiple)
    Atrium 45

    Yes, I have a problem
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  • Eugene_biker
    Eugene_biker Posts: 39
    edited March 2009
    Hey cnh, where online are you seeing the 505s.
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited March 2009
    :D:D
    ccruzen wrote: »
    I really like the idea of the 2 505's and for some reason love the idea of sticking with Polk. What's the consensus on the Micropro's? Would it make any sense to try and swing a MicroPro 2000?
    Get on to Polk eBay immediatley very good deal on Pro600 and MPro 3000 if i had the moola i would have jumped in for the 3000:D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    You would need to consider the fact that the room is opened up to the kitchen, I would go all out and add a couple bucks and order a SVS PB13 Ultra and be done with it.
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    Eugene_biker wrote: »
    Hey cnh, where online are you seeing the 505s.

    Hi Eugene,

    Both www.onecall.com and www.jr.com are offering them for about 249 plus shipping. And that's a pretty darned good deal. I got my Boston HPS12HO 300watt 12" sub from onecall which compares favorably IMHO with the PSW505 which I was also considering at onecall for a bit less than that with free shipping (as a one time special) Fed EX--double boxed--no damage of any kind. Otherwise I would've gotten myself the 505. That's a really nice sub for less than half its MSRP.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Eugene_biker
    Eugene_biker Posts: 39
    edited March 2009
    Cool, that is a hell of a deal. Thanks
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