My first sub..

Slinger182
Slinger182 Posts: 512
edited August 2009 in The Clubhouse
I'm just getting into this whole audio deal this year. It's a ton of fun I must admit. Fits my personality just not my wallet. Been researching constantly for my first sub. Probably going to spend 250 tops and I haven't been too impressed with what Polk has to offer in regards to subs. Been considering this one.

http://www.bicamerica.com/showpage.php?brand=2&type=8&spkrID=43

It's like 250 shipped from amazon. Anybody know anything about these? Or recommend something else.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited August 2009
    If you search the for sale thread, theres another member offering a different model BIC for about 175. You can ask him his thoughts and check out reviews, btw welcome to club polk!

    Oops you actually joined months ago...but uh welcome anyway.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited August 2009
    For a little bit more... HSU STF-2. More musical, better specs. Good for small-to-medium size rooms. The bigger the room the less impressive they will be for HT.

    If you want a musical sub and a great HT sub then you are going to have to spend a lot more. There are lots of threads on sub recommendations on this forum. I would advise looking there as well.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to CP :)
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    Welcome!

    I don't know how often this deal comes up, but i paid within your budget for my RW-10D, and have to say that it's a HELL of a sub for that kind of money. I may have just gotten lucky, though.

    Just a thought. :)
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    I would look for a Definitive Technology Prosub 100 or Energy Take 5. You can pick up those used on ebay/craigs list in your price range. IMO those are much better subs than the one you are looking at.

    And of course I could not go without saying if you save some more $$$ you could get yourself into the last sub you could ever own. A Sunfire True sub. I picked up mine for $535 and they have seen a few sell for the mid $500 to low $600 range the last month. Got to love a 2700 watt 10" sub that goes down to 18 hz.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to the Club!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited August 2009
    Build a sub, don't buy one. It's extremely easy and you'll end up with much more bang for your buck.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    Ron-P wrote: »
    Build a sub, don't buy one. It's extremely easy and you'll end up with much more bang for your buck.

    +1 on this. If you are good at building stuff this is a great way to go.

    I do have to say one more thing. No it is not going to be buy a Sunfire.....:D

    I know you think that your budget for a sub is $250 but I would hold off on the one you are looking at. IMO you will end up trying to sell it down the line for a bigger or better sub. I know you want a sub now but try to get into a sub that you will have for a very long time. I had a Definivie Technology sub as my first and as soon as I heard a Sunfire I knew the DT was on it's way out some day. I did get some of my $$$ back on reselling it but if I would have done the math and waited and searched harder when I bought the DT I could have gotten the Sunfire.

    Last rant on this for me. Have fun and enjoy the music!:)
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited August 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Welcome!

    I don't know how often this deal comes up, but i paid within your budget for my RW-10D, and have to say that it's a HELL of a sub for that kind of money. I may have just gotten lucky, though.

    Just a thought. :)

    Same here, i got mine really cheap as well within OP's budget and i love it.
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  • Slinger182
    Slinger182 Posts: 512
    edited August 2009
    Thanks for all the feedback. I think I'm going to wait and build a nice one when I have the $$$ or buy used.
    Panny 55-st30 plasma
    Pioneer vsx-1121
    Parasound 2100 pre
    b&k tx4430 amp
    Oppo bdp-83
    Monster HTS 3500
    polk TSi500s Vr3 Fortress modded
    polk CS20 center channel Vr3 Castle modded
    polk Owm 3 surrounds
    polk PSW505
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