Need a subwoofer Suggestion

cbj08
cbj08 Posts: 3
edited August 2009 in Speakers
Hi this is my first time posting, I am a big fan of polk since i've started getting into home theatre systems. My question is I need a subwoofer for a 15x18 room. I'm also in college, so I am working on a low budget. I like to watch action movies, as well as live music. So this would be my purpose for the subwoofer. Thanks for any suggestions!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    cbj08 wrote: »
    Hi this is my first time posting, I am a big fan of polk since i've started getting into home theatre systems. My question is I need a subwoofer for a 15x18 room. I'm also in college, so I am working on a low budget. I like to watch action movies, as well as live music. So this would be my purpose for the subwoofer. Thanks for any suggestions!

    How low is low budget?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

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    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

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  • cbj08
    cbj08 Posts: 3
    edited August 2009
    200$
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    You should be able to get a Definitive Technology Prosub on ebay for that price. Energy Take 5 are also good subs.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    Polk subs

    PSW110
    PSW125
    PSW111
    PSW10
    PSW12
    PSW505
    PSW404
    PSW303
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  • cbj08
    cbj08 Posts: 3
    edited August 2009
    Ok thanks for the responses. Now what would you suggest for a speaker size? 8" 10" or 12" and how much RMS. I'm trying to fill my 15x18 room
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    cbj08 wrote: »
    Ok thanks for the responses. Now what would you suggest for a speaker size? 8" 10" or 12" and how much RMS. I'm trying to fill my 15x18 room

    I think to fill a room that big on your budget, you're going to have to look used, and look HARD, to be brutally honest. That's a lot of space.

    I'd say at least a 10", probably a 12". RMS doesn't mean a TON, so don't base everything off of that. A crap 12" with 2000w rms will still be crap.

    Honestly, in your case, i'd save a bit more and shoot for a $300-$400 range.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited August 2009
    cbj08 wrote: »
    Ok thanks for the responses. Now what would you suggest for a speaker size? 8" 10" or 12" and how much RMS. I'm trying to fill my 15x18 room

    You'll need at least a 12 inch driver to fill that room.
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • ahorvitz
    ahorvitz Posts: 235
    edited August 2009
    mystik610 wrote: »
    You'll need at least a 12 inch driver to fill that room.

    Not necessarily true - Super Junior??

    For $200, I'd definitely buy used. Do your homework. Keep an eye on Audiogon, CL, and of course CP. You'll find something decent for $200.
    Main Rig
    Pioneer Elite SC-05, Rotel RMB-1075
    RT800i, CS400i, RT35i, FXi50, Klipsch RSW-12
    Pioneer Elite DV F-07, PS3, Wii
    Monster HTS 3500 MKII
    SC Analog 2, BJC Speaker Wire
    Samsung HL61A650

    2nd Rig
    Pioneer Elite VSX-56txi, Pioneer Elite DV-47a
    Cambridge Soundworks, MC150 (Center), MC100 x 4, Mirage LF-150

    Office
    Adcom GTP-400, Adcom GFA-535II, (need a quality CDP), RT55i
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  • mdk5068
    mdk5068 Posts: 204
    edited August 2009
    I have a dswpro 400 you can have for 250? Just an option. I am in college as well, and it filled my room that size extremely well. I go to Penn State, and I'd have to say the 400 doesn't f around. Here is the thread:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84607&highlight=mdk5068

    Thanks and good luck!
    Bulls make money.
    Bears make money.
    Pigs get slaughtered.
    ...
    You, my friend, are the bacon.
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  • RedBull
    RedBull Posts: 53
    edited August 2009
    I got bored so I checked out Polk's ebay store and found something good. It's the DSW PRO 500. I have the 600, which is the 12" sub instead of the 10" that the 500 series it. This sub is great.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/DSW-PRO-500-10-inch-Powered-Subwoofer_W0QQitemZ230362086522QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item35a2a67c7a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14

    Their's the link, and currently it's highest bid is $154. If you can pick this up for even below $250 I think that would be a good sub for what you're looking for under your budget.
    harman/kardon hk 3490
    MTX AAL 1240 R.I.P.
    polkaudio DSW PRO 600
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited August 2009
    cbj Welcome to CP. I hate blowing way past someone's budget when they ask for suggestions but I think this is a very good deal:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1125016&postcount=1433

    This is a small, and not too heavy but performs very good for its size. It may not be enough for your room (but would not be bad), but for someone in college I think this would be a good choice. You probably will not be in your currant location very long, maybe even move 3 or 4 times in the next few years, and this sub should hold its resale value pretty good.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited August 2009
    ahorvitz wrote: »
    Not necessarily true - Super Junior??

    who - me? my room is simallar in size and the pro 600 is doing an ok job so far- BUT - I still have every intention on demoing the svs I was originally considering. Given your budget, I would consider mdk's 400. The pro subs are a great value from what I've seen, and the remote is a nice little bonus.
    jr
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    If you could come up with $500 you could get the last sub you ever buy.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Sunfire-Bob-Carver-MKII-True-Subwoofer-Speaker_W0QQitemZ320409560863
    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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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited August 2009
    Definitely should be able to get a Def Tech (used) I would think for that price.
    I own 2 oldies, the PF 15's myself. Personally I love em, not terribly earth shaking but a great compliment to my HT none the less.
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    If you could come up with $500 you could get the last sub you ever buy.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Sunfire-Bob-Carver-MKII-True-Subwoofer-Speaker_W0QQitemZ320409560863

    Why did I know you were going to say that ??? But excellent advice nonetheless.
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    BB3 wrote: »
    Why did I know you were going to say that ??? But excellent advice nonetheless.

    Now Bill..:D..I did suggest Definitive Technology and Energy first. Though for $300 more he can have a Sunfire True Sub shipped to his door. That is less than I paid for mine.
    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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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited August 2009
    Sheesh that is awesome for that price. Wish I could press rewind for say 2 weeks ago. When I bought a bunch of stuff.
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    Now Bill..:D..I did suggest Definitive Technology and Energy first. Though for $300 more he can have a Sunfire True Sub shipped to his door. That is less than I paid for mine.

    hehehe. You're right Tom I guess you did. Sorry I just know how obsessed you are with the Sunfire thing. But rightfully so my friend.
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited August 2009
    lifelongnewb wrote: »
    Sheesh that is awesome for that price. Wish I could press rewind for say 2 weeks ago. When I bought a bunch of stuff.

    If I had the funds it would not be on ebay any more. I am bidding on something else right now and can't afford to buy both. If I don't win I might just have two Sunfire True subs in my house. :D

    I have been saying for months that these will pop up from time to time at very good prices. You just have to watch and wait.
    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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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    If I had the funds it would not be on ebay any more. I am bidding on something else right now and can't afford to buy both. If I don't win I might just have two Sunfire True subs in my house. :D

    I have been saying for months that these will pop up from time to time at very good prices. You just have to watch and wait.

    UH-OH ! It's On Now Tom. 2 SUNFIRES ??? hehehehe......Bill
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • cdn5003
    cdn5003 Posts: 144
    edited August 2009
    If you increase your budget a little bit you will start to get into some pretty good sounding subwoofers. I don't think $200 is going to do it if you really like bass. Save up and do some research to make sure you are getting something that will best suit your needs.
    HT Setup: Onkyo 706; Rotel RB-1075; Rti A3; Csi A6; Fxi3's

    2 CH: Squeezebox Touch; Dared SL-2000a; GoldenEar Triton 5 or Lsi9's; Parasound 2125; SVS SB12-NSD; Music Hall DAC 25.2
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited August 2009
    Two Mirage Omni S10s would probably do the job as well.... Buy one now, buy another later.

    I ran two S8s in my HT setup in a similar size room, slightly larger area to the pressurized, actually, since the kitchen was attached, and they had no problems filling the room.

    There's an Omni S8 Prestige right now on The Bay for $260 shipped.

    But here's a Prestige S10. This sub is NO joke.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Mirage-Prestige-S10-Subwoofer-Free-Shipping_W0QQitemZ150363084857QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item2302569839&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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