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bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited May 2010 in Speakers
I have a polk psw10 and have been using this for 3 years. After playing movies like Transformers, Iron Man, Avatar, and Batman Begins I just need more bass. I also use my system for music but use direct mode for that and sounds just fine without any sub. What would be a good upgrade from this?
HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
Samsung BD-C7900
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  • flyfisher
    flyfisher Posts: 220
    edited April 2010
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    What is your budget?Most folks on this forum would probably tell you the psw 505.Its the best bang for your buck.

    Newegg $249 free shipping.

    Anthony
    Living Room Monitor 60's*CS2*FXi A6's*VSX 21txh*BD-P1590
    Spare Room RTi A7*CSi A6*FXi A4's*Epik Legend*BDP-05fd*DVL-919 Laserdisc/DVD player
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited April 2010
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    The 505 id well regarded around here. Depending on your budget there are tons of options out there. Look into HSU and SVS for some really nice subs. There are also the DSW and micropro line of Polk subs available.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited April 2010
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    +1 SVS...If you have the budget for it...You could do a lot worse.
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • Agent
    Agent Posts: 65
    edited April 2010
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    If you can pony up the cash I highly recommend an SVS sub. I have the PC12-NSD and it is unreal for movies. Don't go cheap on the sub because in my opinion, for movies especially, it can make or break the entire experience. I was watching Ice Age III with my kids the other day and the scene where the T-Rex walks up, you could have sworn the damn thing was walking in my living room. Startled my kids and brought a big smile to my face. Totally pulls you into the movie experience.
    Samsung LN52A650 : PS3 : RTi A7s : CSi5 : SVS PC12-NSD : Pioneer VSX-9040THX : Emotiva XPA-3 = :D
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  • 30PlusRetlaw
    30PlusRetlaw Posts: 22
    edited April 2010
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    WoW I play a clip on the SVS website and Im droping my quest for Polk subs. I will be saving for an SVS.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2010
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    SVS and Epik subwoofers would be a good choice.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited April 2010
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited May 2010
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    I am not sure why I would need to go wireless.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • 30PlusRetlaw
    30PlusRetlaw Posts: 22
    edited May 2010
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    Im on a budget so I went with the HSU STF-2, Cant tell you how it sounds because I had not have the time to set my system up, but for the price you cant go wrong. I read some review and the difference between the STF2 and the SVS PB10-NSD, is small in performance. But the difference in price is $250 bucks for the PB12 and $125 for the PB10. Also if your Receiver support more than one sub, you can add another sub later.

    http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

    http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb12nsd.cfm

    http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
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    Skip the 10 and go for the 12" PB12 NSD. It would be even nice if you could go for the plus. Epik has a new sub out called the Empire that has dual 15s in the cabinet, but it is not in stock.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • ctrulock
    ctrulock Posts: 73
    edited May 2010
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    +1 for the HSU recommendation. If you go from a psw10 to a HSU or SVS you will be floored. Let us know what you end up with.
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited May 2010
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    +2 on the HSU.

    I demo'd both HSU and SVS when shopping for a sub...kept the HSU and returned the SVS. HSU wins in terms of sound quality and delivering ridiculously clean bass. Plus the dual tuning option is nice.
    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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  • madnod
    madnod Posts: 79
    edited May 2010
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    Now the DSW Pro 600 is on sale at newegg:

    http://forum.blu-ray.com/electronics-deals/140911-polk-audio-dsw-pro-600-12-subwoofer-380-a.html#post3224415

    at 380$ it's an excellent value sub.
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