Outlaw Audio LFM-1 sub???

Rodeo0530

Has anyone ever heard of the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 sub? I'm trying to find a most bang for the buck subwoofer for my HT setup and Cnet seems to really like this one, but I'm unfamiliar with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any other suggestions would be great too! I'm in the sub $500 price range if that helps at all. Thanks in advance.

Ender

I haven't heard it myself, but I've heard good things about it. And Outlaw Audio generally makes really good gear.

Rodeo0530

That's nice to hear. I'm still quite the newbie so I'm not familiar with all the names out there, or even half of the names I guess. I'm going to keep doing some research to try to find out more. Thank you.

adam2434

I have the original LFM-1. I think it's a solid choice in the $600 range. I've never heard it strain for HT in my medium size room (approx 28' x 18' x 8').

It's based on the HSU STF-3 design.

Offerings from HSU and SVS are other good choices to consider.

adam2434

This Dayton sub kit is also an option around $600. Figured I'd mention it since you're close to Parts Express in Springboro.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-762&vReviewShow=1&vReviewRand=6635756#reviews

Rodeo0530

I had never even heard of that company before, but it seems like they have some really good products. This could be a possibility for sure. Thank you.

wingnut4772

I used to have an LFM-1 sub. It's nice and designed by Hsu for Outlaw.

thsmith

They are a popular sub espeically performance to price ratio. Friend has 2 and they are a very good sub.

Rodeo0530

They're selling for $399 on Amazon right now which is why I was getting a little interested in them. I'm still looking at the PSW505 a lot too because of the amount of bang for the buck that it has. I'm not going to rush though because I might be able to find a better deal somewhere in the next few months.

wingnut4772

Definitely get the Outlaw over the Polk.

Rodeo0530

I like the confidence you have in that recommendation. I've never been completely sold on Polk subs because it's not what they are necessarily known for. I'm sure that they have some good ones, but I'm definitely considering the Outlaw.

Polkzilla

Rodeo0530 wrote: »

Has anyone ever heard of the Outlaw Audio LFM-1 sub? I'm trying to find a most bang for the buck subwoofer for my HT setup and Cnet seems to really like this one, but I'm unfamiliar with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any other suggestions would be great too! I'm in the sub $500 price range if that helps at all. Thanks in advance.

I have the LFM-1 Compact combined with Monitor 70s and CS2 up front and Monitor 60s as surrounds. Love my setup.

Rodeo0530

I've got Monitor 60's up front with the CS2 and I haven't yet decided on what I'm going to use for rear surrounds. I'd love to get the 70's for up front and put the 60's as rears, but I almost think that's overkill. Plus, according to Polk, the surrounds are supposed to be placed above your head so they are less noticeable, but still there. If I move the 60's to the rear then they will definitely be right there at ear level. Thanks for the input on the sub because I'm leaning farther that way.

Rodeo0530

Ok...there is this one listed on Ebay. It's a Dayton C1500 sub. It's been modded, but I'm too clueless as to if this is a good thing or not?? Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dayton-C1500K-15-Powered-Subwoofer-Custom-Modded_W0QQitemZ320368730485QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item4a9776e175&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1546%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Ender

Judging from the given specs, it should perform well. Especially if the given specs for the amp is for RMS.

praedet

I have the LFM-1 EX and love it. It is VERY big though...

adam2434

The $399 Outlaw from Amazon is the LFM-1 Compact, right?

This is the 10" model, whereas I believe the rest of us have various versions of the 12".

Don't get me wrong, the Outlaw 10" for $399 is still a good sub and value. Should be very similar to this, which has a slightly lower price.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

BaconLover

I also have a 12" Outlaw, the LFM-1 Plus. It performs really well and looks good too. Probably the best looking one I've seen short of the wood and piano black finish found only in $$$ subs. I haven't heard the $399 LFM-1 Compact personally. For what it's worth, a couple of owners on another forum raved about theirs. Listed shipping rate on Amazon is over $50. IIRC, shipping the bigger and heavier LFM-1 Plus to me would have cost ~$40. So if you're interested in Outlaw, go directly to their website http://www.outlawaudio.com/ to save a few bucks.

At the sub $500 level you also have:
-Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 shipped, $400 after May 15)
-HSU STF-2 or VTF-1 ($380 or $445 shipped)
-SVS PB10 (about $500 shipped)

Rodeo0530

Hmmm...even more to ponder now. Thank you all for the input and even more input is great. I'm not going to rush to buy a sub because I'm not moving into my new house for a couple months yet. The room will be fairly large (not exactly sure of the dimensions off hand). Right now I don't have room for much more in my apartment because of the Monitor 60's, CS2, 50" Panasonic plasma TV and remaining sub and 2 satellite speakers from my Polk htib I was using. If I buy (when I buy) one of these recommended subs, I don't want it while in my apartment because my neighbors will probably hate me very much. Anyways, I guess if I find a deal that is impossible to pass up then I won't pass it up, but right now I'm just looking at all options.

kingtut

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I used to have an LFM-1 sub. It's nice and designed by Hsu for Outlaw.

Wingnut,

How do you like your Quad4 sealed Hsu sub? How are they compared to the SVS that you used to own?


To the OP, get the 12" Outlaw, Hsu or SVS. If you get the 10" sub, you will have the urge to upgrade soon. Might as well spend a little more money and be happy w/it.

Rodeo0530

I'm definitely going to get a 12" sub when I decide on what I want. When I originally posted this thread I didn't realize that I was looking at the compact 10" one on Amazon. I was researching the 12" but excited about the price of the 10". Thanks for the input.

reeltrouble1

Its too bad many of our members do not keep up with the company.

Polk Audio has a whole new line-up of subwoofers that are really awesome and hold there own with anybody and trounce a few I see mentioned in this thread.

RT1

Ender

Eh, I wouldn't limit yourself by sub size. There are some pretty awesome 10 inchers out there back when I was researching subs.

Rodeo0530

reeltrouble1 wrote: »

Its too bad many of our members do not keep up with the company.

Polk Audio has a whole new line-up of subwoofers that are really awesome and hold there own with anybody and trounce a few I see mentioned in this thread.

RT1

What Polk sub would you recommend in the sub $500 price range? I'm open to all opinions so I'll just stop limiting my options completely here other than the price. I've only owned Polk speakers in my lifetime, so I obviously respect their products, but I haven't heard many recommendations for their subs over some of the more well-known companies that are being mentioned

reeltrouble1

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/subwoofers.php

check them out.

I have a friend PolkClyde who has the one in your budget range he loves the thing. Since they are a new product not many available on the used market, but I would sure give them some thought.

RT1

Ender

Hmm... strange that they don't seem to want to post their specs... like frequency range.

Rodeo0530

That's what I thought as well. I'm not going to be buying that sub, but I was curious about it. I wasn't sure what the modding would have accomplished exactly because I'm not exactly a genious when it comes to most of this stuff, but I am trying to learn by become hopelessly addicted to checking what new is being posted.

reeltrouble1

Ender wrote: »

Hmm... strange that they don't seem to want to post their specs... like frequency range.

are you talking about the Polk Subs? All the specs are listed???

RT1

Rodeo0530

reeltrouble1 wrote: »

are you talking about the Polk Subs? All the specs are listed???

RT1

I took it as he was talking about the Dayton sub that I found on Ebay that had been modded. I think this is what he was talking about at least.

praedet

None of the Polks go as low, or have as much output, as the Outlaws. And the OUtlaws are less expensive than the Polks that might be competitive.

I did not think the newer Polks were as musical either, but that is my opinion...

Rodeo0530

Which Polk subs have you listened to? Just curious to know which ones so I can find out more.