A Decent used subwoofer

royalty
royalty Posts: 246
edited March 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I have an apartment so I'm not looking to blow the roof. I just am looking for a decent subwoofer used that someone needs to get rid of in the price range of 100 to 150 dollars
HOME AUDIO:
Electronics:
HK 354
Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
Speakers:
Center: CSi5
Fronts: rti10s
Rears: monitor 50s
psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited March 2009
    location?
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    Iowa City, Iowa 52240
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited March 2009
    rats, a bit far from seattle
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    Why don't you buy 2 X PSW 10s available on polk ebay site for 79 dollars each. Buy two and you'll have 100 Watts/RMS, 200W peak. They are not a great sub, but a GOOD Match for the M50s?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    Why don't you buy 2 X PSW 10s available on polk ebay site for 79 dollars each. Buy two and you'll have 100 Watts/RMS, 200W peak. They are not a great sub, but a GOOD Match for the M50s?

    cnh

    cnh, the reason I dont want the PSW10's is because I have heard that when there are explosions in movies, there is a great amount of port noise out of these subs. I want a sub that is loud, and can handle the boom alright. My apartments small so it doesnt have to blow the rood off, just handle the lows. Anyway, the shipping for BOTH of those subs would be outrageous. I have thought about this route already. Thanks for the help though.
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    starkiller, what do you have in seattle? SUB?
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2009
    If you go that way stack them in a corner or put one on either side of LP. That way you can feel them without having to blow the roof off.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
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    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    royalty wrote: »
    cnh, the reason I dont want the PSW10's is because I have heard that when there are explosions in movies, there is a great amount of port noise out of these subs. I want a sub that is loud, and can handle the boom alright. My apartments small so it doesnt have to blow the rood off, just handle the lows. Anyway, the shipping for BOTH of those subs would be outrageous. I have thought about this route already. Thanks for the help though.

    You're right, the problem of port noise has been documented with these. But that can be mitigated a lot by adjusting volume setting and by appropriate placement. I've fooled around with the PSW12 in the past and found that I could more or less reduce the port noise to fairly unnoticeable levels, by positioning the sub at right angles to the main speakers. Port noise comes from the fact that these speakers do not like to be driven too hard.

    I'd also check lower priced subs on www.onecall.com I got my present Boston sub there for about 200 dollars--shipping included? A 500 dollar MSRP item?

    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    If your open to a used sub,give Audiogon a try.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    Ive looked and they really are not in my price range
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited March 2009
    yeah, m&k vx-7 powered sub..pretty decent
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    Suggest BIC-100 as its pretty decent sub. Close to your budget, but over by a tad.
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions....I have some work to do!
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Just a suggestion royalty. I use one of these Yammie subs in my HT and it really delivers. I've owned it for 2+ years now and it's a solid performer. My room is roughly 15x20. It's more than adequate bass, well built and well within your price range.

    Links:

    http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW216BL-Advanced-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/tech-data/B000FJ89UO/ref=de_a_smtd

    http://cgi.ebay.com/YST-SW216-YAMAHA-10-ACTIVE-SUBWOOFER-YSTSW216-NEW_W0QQitemZ250360446681QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item250360446681&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

    Free ship on ebay.

    That sub is 87 dollars on amazon! My room isnt even 15x20, I am probably going to go with that sub. Hey if it doesnt put out the bass I want I could buy two with those prices.
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • fast1
    fast1 Posts: 27
    edited March 2009
    yea amazon prices are really great, plus you might get further discounts by checking out deal forums for discount vouchersclear.gif
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited March 2009
    Yeah I am really thinking about it
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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