Is This "Better" Than the RTi8?
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As for subs that depends on your price range....you may be able to find the Polk DSW600 for a good price on Polk's ebay site if you are patient. If so you won't be able to match that price on an SVS of HSU unless you buy 'used', very used?
Yes, I've seen the new retail prices on the SVS's...they're no joke. :eek:The 600 is a really nice sub....how big is your room? That's a factor here as well.
I shall consider the 600, then, as well.
The room dimensions I'll have to take when I visit the house again tomorrow; I have been freelancing and working all throughout this move, and not much has transferred over from our condo yet.SVS and HSU make the big boom boom HT subs...they're good at it. But Polk subs have improved dramatically with the latest series...in its price range the 600 can hold its own fairly well.
cnh
The "big boom boom" is what I'm looking for in a sub, so that's why I wanted to go with an SVS or HSU, but they will probably be, in reality, out of my budget even when the time comes.
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The 600 has a 12" down firing driver and a class D amp that runs about 200-250 watts RMS (I think) and has a dynamic peak of twice that wattage when scenes demand it. It has a legitimate low of 25hz which is 15hz lower than your current 50 watt PSW10.
And it weighs in at about 45lbs or so....a good weight. Check the precise specs out above in Polk's links. Polk also lists OUTPUT figures in Dbs for maximum loads.
But yeah...a 70-80 lbs SVS is going to drive lower but cost more? It's your call.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
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The 600 has a 12" down firing driver and a class D amp that runs about 200-250 watts RMS (I think) and has a dynamic peak of twice that wattage when scenes demand it. It has a legitimate low of 25hz which is 15hz lower than your current 50 watt PSW10.
And it weighs in at about 45lbs or so....a good weight. Check the precise specs out above in Polk's links. Polk also lists OUTPUT figures in Dbs for maximum loads.
But yeah...an 80 lbs SVS is going to drive lower but cost more? It's your call.
cnh
Thanks for all the info, cnh...the specs sound satisfying enough; would you recommend running two 600's, or would one fill a decent-sized room with sufficient LFE?
How much do the 600's normally retail for? -
You know what they say, "two subs are often better than one"! The retail is a bit high, over 500....but I'd say don't pay more than 500 and wait for them to dip below 400 on the ebay site. I've seen them for 349 there which is a great price.
Acually I don't run this sub but a similar sub in a 11.5 x 25 x 8.75 feet room....plenty of LFE from one!
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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You know what they say, "two subs are often better than one"!
Indeed. There is also a more uniform spread of bass across the room this way.The retail is a bit high, over 500....but I'd say don't pay more than 500 and wait for them to dip below 400 on the ebay site. I've seen them for 349 there which is a great price.
cnh
Oh, those prices aren't bad at all; especially compared to the SVS and HSU retail numbers. I'll consider the 600 when it's time; thanks, cnh. -
Mike do yourself a favor spend a few extra dollars and get yourself a pair of RTi12's. You are not the type to settle for less so get yourself the best of the Polk RTi lineup.
http://www.jr.com/polk-audio/pe/POK_RTI12_hy_BK/
I have a pair of these speakers and they sound great for music and home theater. I also have the RTi8's and the RTi12's are much better speakers.
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I own the rti12s in cherry and they absolutely sound great.for both 2channel and movies!fronts=rti12s(cherry)
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Mike, I picked up my DSW600's over time. I was able to purchase via Polk Direct. My last two were well under $400.
I now own 3 of them, with two on my LSi main system and one on an another system. They are great for both music and HT. They are a small footprint sub that won't break your back when trying to move them.
Thanks Capri.
I'll definitely look into the 600's; I have put them on my physical list of subs to consider for the upgrade right next to the SVS's and HSU's.
The 600 is part of the "Pro" line designates, isn't it?The remote control is very handy. Not only does it provide remote volume/mute control, but it has the ability to adjust for phase and configure for cabinet, corner, mid-wall, or mid-room locations.
Very nice touch. Will be interesting to use and play with.
Would you recommend a sub like this over, say, bass shakers that are in-seat-designed?The DSW600's are a significant improvement over the PSW10's or the PSW505's another popular subwoofer from Polk. I would note that I have four PSW505's on my master bedroom system and have another bedroom setup with a pair of Polk Monitor 50's connected to a pair of PSW10's that sound darn good.
You have FOUR subs in your master bedroom setup? :eek: My G-d...I like bass, but you didn't find that overkill?
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Regarding two channel, I recently picked up a Harmann Kardon 3490 stereo receiver for about $250 including shipping from the Harmon ebay store. This is a very nice two channel receiver with a solid 120/150 watts per channel at 8/4 ohms. It drives my Polk LSi7 book shelf speakers wonderfully. There is a sub connection as well to a PSW505. You might want to consider it for your two channel room.
The AM/FM tuner section is pretty good too and the remote is easy to use. For two channel, I like the Polk Monitor 70's, RTi12's and any of the LSi's. The LSi25's make for excellent two channel speakers, but I would recommend a good two channel amp with them.
Someone on Audioholics recommended a H/K stereo receiver as well, but I'm not really a big fan of their stuff; here's what I had in mind for powering the two channel system:
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=A-9555&class=Amplifier&p=i
This thing looks like it's built like a tank.
Would this amp be able to power the LSi25's you mention? -
It is too bad that Mike couldn't listen to the RTi12's compared to the RTi8's.
It is always the best thing to do. He was worried that his receiver didn't have the power for the RTi12's.
Like I said before, the RTi8's will be a step up for him and they do sound good in their own right.
Indeed, Capri; I appreciate the member's suggestion to go with the RTi12's (or at least demo them) but there were many factors here...budget, power demands, etc. -
Get the 12s and call it a day. I would also tell you to go with a CSi5 center as well. The 12s are kicka$$ for HT and do very well with music. Once you add the sub, stand the heck by and enjoy a nice quality sound at reference level.
Here's a short video if you really want to see how tall the 12s are. Here they are in my HT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf22VRjfcLE
Nice video and setup, Sherar; sorry for the delay in looking at this and getting back about it -- thanks for taking the time to share that.
Yeah, those 12's are pretty big; I don't think our room really called for these kinds of speakers, but I'm hoping the 8's work out.
