Subwoofer Selection Help Needed

rpmccauley
rpmccauley Posts: 16
edited July 2009 in Speakers
I just bought a pair of Monitor 60's and I am wanting a subwoofer to go with them but need help finding one that compliments them correctly, but as I am in collage I can't spend $300 on a subwoofer alone. So, which subwoofer would you recommend me get that's decent on price and performs?
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    Well, how big of a room are you in? I can offer you mine that I've had on CL for like a month (posted for 100 firm) but for Polkies I've dropped it to 70. Its a Polk PSW10, an entry level sub that seems to be pretty punchy for music and ok for home theater. Some people will say its a good sub for the money for small to medium sized applications but it's up to you. If you're looking for something even more hard hitting, there's the DSW series from Polk you can get on Polks ebay store.
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited July 2009
    i just picked up my psw10 when it was on sale. its more than decent for music and ht, specially compare to my old 8' klipsch sub. but it will not be a party sub since u better not expect it to be sound too lound. other than that i cant think of a sub for this kind of money.
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited July 2009
    What is the max $$$ you can spend? kawizx9r's PSW10 might be your best bet but not knowing your budget it is hard to say. If you have $200 you could pick up a Definitive technology Prosub 100. That is what I payed a few years ago for mine. Or you could look into Energy subs. They make a good sub in the Take 5 series.

    If it were me I would live without until I could afford a Sunfire. Drink a few less beers a week and don't order out for Pizza twice a month and bank that money and before you know it you will have enough for a Sunfire. LOL.

    And if you live in a dorm everyone will love you with a Sunfire True sub. 2700 Watts of power that goes down to 18Hz.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited July 2009
    +1 on the PSW10. I have 2, works for me.
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited July 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    And if you live in a dorm everyone will love you with a Sunfire True sub. 2700 Watts of power that goes down to 18Hz.

    specially roomate from downstairs
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • rpmccauley
    rpmccauley Posts: 16
    edited July 2009
    Alright, I may just get the PSW10, but its only 50 watts RMS which is why I have been hesitant about it. How does the PSW10 compare the the PSW110?
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited July 2009
    SivaNevets wrote: »
    specially roomate from downstairs

    Or across the quad.:D
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • rpmccauley
    rpmccauley Posts: 16
    edited July 2009
    kawizx9r, your real close to me. I am in central Indiana and go to school at Purdue. Would you be willing to ship/meet for sub pickup?
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  • mdk5068
    mdk5068 Posts: 204
    edited July 2009
    I have a dswpro 400 available for 250 if you crave a bit more power. Used for a year, great condition. Here is the link:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84607

    Good luck!
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2009
    PM replied to, I'd like you to hear the PSW10 first if you want, but you might really like my Velodyne lol
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    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

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    Polk SR104


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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited July 2009
    For the money you are looking to spend I think the PSW10 is going to be your best option. I have heard nothing but good things about it, it may be a little sub, but it has some goos punch from what I have heard. Welcome to Club Polk.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
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    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


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    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

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  • rpmccauley
    rpmccauley Posts: 16
    edited July 2009
    Just got a Klipsch RPW-10 Sub! thanks everyone
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited July 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    Or across the quad.:D

    That's Too Damn Funny. hehehehe. And You're Right thuffman03.
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited July 2009
    Dayton Sub-120 for about $150 from PartsExpress.
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