LOOKING FOR A SUB....What would work best?

bdtae5656

I've been looking at subs, and wanted to know what the polk audio posters think. My room is 24x36, and need a little more boom in my HT system.
Thanks,

jinjuku

What is the ceiling height? Remember you are trying to pressurize cubic footage. Not square.

Regardless you will need something that can move some air. I would recommend the Klipsch P312w since you didn't mention a budget. Better make it a pair:D

sTiLlLeArNiNg

For a room that size i would think you need something with a big driver! I have a Velodyne 10" and it pound's pretty good but i'm shure there is better, soemone with more experience/knowledge will chime in for shure....

thuffman03

Sunfire True Sub

:eek:anyone shocked or suprised I suggested that?:eek:

BB3

thuffman03 wrote: »

Sunfire True Sub

:eek:anyone shocked or suprised I suggested that?:eek:

Not a damn bit Sir.
You are of course giving excellent advice thuffman03.

Besides what Mr. thuffman03 is suggesting, I personally would scour EBay for a Velodyne with at least a 15inch woofer.

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---BB3

halo

SVS, HSU, or Outlaw Great stuff on a budget

concealer404

jinjuku wrote: »

What is the ceiling height? Remember you are trying to pressurize cubic footage. Not square.

Regardless you will need something that can move some air. I would recommend the Klipsch P312w since you didn't mention a budget. Better make it a pair:D

Weak. I'll see your Klipsch and raise you a ridiculous Paradigm.

http://www.paradigm.com/en/reference/subwoofer_only-specification-20-4-5-17.paradigm

danz1906

halo wrote: »

SVS, HSU, or Outlaw Great stuff on a budget

Agreed, also add Epik subwoofers to that bunch!

danz1906

bdtae5656 wrote: »

I've been looking at subs, and wanted to know what the polk audio posters think. My room is 24x36, and need a little more boom in my HT system.
Thanks,

Thats a large room,maybe Dual SVS Ultra-13s:D

leroyjr1

Epik Dynasty. (18" sub)

dorourke07

How 'bout a MartinLogan Depth.......budget?

jinjuku

concealer404 wrote: »

Weak. I'll see your Klipsch and raise you a ridiculous Paradigm.

http://www.paradigm.com/en/reference/subwoofer_only-specification-20-4-5-17.paradigm

I see your paradigm and raise you a quintessential Velodyne

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

Hawkeye

REL. Britannia B1. Great for HT and solid for music!

Gordon

concealer404

jinjuku wrote: »

I see your paradigm and raise you a quintessential Velodyne

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

domflane

how about an equally ridiculous JL?

Gotham

jinjuku

concealer404 wrote: »

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

At that low a level I would keep output vs extension. How many movie tracks have LFE information in the 9Hz range.

I hear 0Hz is just to die for:p

bdtae5656

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

concealer404

bdtae5656 wrote: »

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

I think in order to truly pressurize that room properly, you're going to have to double or tripe your budget.

The 1000 is going to be too small.

HHStuart

bdtae5656 wrote: »

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

If you could sqeeze it up to $600, the smallest EPIK is on sale the last I saw. Non ported but Epik is known for good subs at reasonable prices. I'm in a similar situation. The Epik should also be good for music.
I doubt if any sub in that price range will pressurize that size room but you should be able to find some decent sounding ones. The only other route would be to make one, which some people have done.

bdtae5656

How bout the 3000? Is that too small

concealer404

If you're looking at the Polk subs, then you're going to need the best that they offer. And probably two of them.

jinjuku

bdtae5656 wrote: »

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

I would consider the BIC H100 X 2 with your $500 budget. That or go DIY. You are most likely going to want a stereo sub setup.

If you only have $500 to spend then you only have $500 to spend. For now that is going to be your best bet.

sTiLlLeArNiNg

concealer404 wrote: »

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

Can't the human ear only hear down to 20Hz? I guess the added freq will add to the "effect"?

nooshinjohn

jinjuku wrote: »

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

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rallyshark

I think with that budget, DIY would give you the most bang for the buck. That is assuming you choose components carefully. A good efficient 15" or two in a large ported enclosure and say a 500 watt plate amp could make some pretty good noise. I don't know about SQ, but it would be loud:D Your particular situation is going to be a bit of a compromise if you aren't able to raise the budget:( It's kind of like saying you need the performance and crazy power of a Shelby GT 500 for the price of a V6 mustang unfortunately...Sometimes you can get lucky with a find on ebay or CL though:)

fossy

If I had 500 to spend on a sub, I'd go used.I would look on e-bay or audiogon to try & find something within driving distance to save on shipping cost, thereby letting you get a little more sub for the 500.

Just an example here & I realize it's 50 + shipping over your budget
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homesubw&1262397693

cnh

24 x 36 x 10(12)...man, where do you people come up with rooms the size of small apartments or some peoples single family homes? I'm always amazed by such rooms...

Is that ONE room or is it a some kind of Great Room that is open to dining rooms and kitchen so that the whole is close to 900 sq. feet...or 9-10,000+ cubic feet!

No one sub could handle that....some good suggestions above. I like Xcapri's best...you're going to have to do this ONE sub at a time and you won't notice big sound until at least the SECOND sub.....you may even need 3 or 4 in such a space if you're a big HT guy? Slowly...but steady...spend your first 500 on one GOOD sub then save for another of the same variety....we should all be so lucky...the largest room in my house is only 25 X 11.5 and that's only because I knocked down a wall!!!

Good Luck.

cnh

kevhed72

Take a look at the Elemental Designs A3-300...300watts and 12" driver.
Total cost shipped 550.00. All reviews I have read on eD subs have been positive. Also, you can get the A3-200 for 350.00 and possibly go with 2 of these over time.

halo

Crutchfield has a deal for ya - Get a free Polk PSW111 subwoofer when you spend $499 or more on select Polk home speakers.

There you go! 2 birds, 1 stone!

KASR

sTiLlLeArNiNg wrote: »

For a room that size i would think you need something with a big driver! I have a Velodyne 10" and it pound's pretty good but i'm shure there is better, soemone with more experience/knowledge will chime in for shure....

The 10" Velo is a great sub - it gets my vote as well!