Subwoofer for my brother...

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mu1166
mu1166 Posts: 172
edited January 2011 in Speakers
My brother is looking for a subwoofer. I directed him towards the PSW 505 as it seems like it has been a good 'bang for your buck' sub.

I'm just looking for some other opinions.

He has my old surround sound equipment: (If I remember the correct models)
NHT Super Two's
NHT Super Center (Pretty sure this was the model)
NHT HDP1's (bi or dipoled surrounds)
HK 3xx receiver (about 6-7 years old)

He's looking to add a little more bass. It is used for movies and some gaming. Very little music at all.

He is looking to spend around $300, but would spend a little more if he could move up substantially (used market, etc.)
AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
Mains: Polk LSiM707
Center: Polk LSiM706c
Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
DVD: Xbox 360
NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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  • gelinas
    gelinas Posts: 226
    edited January 2011
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    BIC America F12 is considered to be a good budget sub - its $183.27 on amazon. It's not gonna sound like your ultra, but I bet it performs pretty well, possible better than the polk. To be honest I have never heard one in person, I've just read reviews around the web.

    http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-475-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B0015A8Y5M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294948120&sr=1-1

    And although I have never heard this one either, the Cadence csx-12 looks like another solid performing budget sub

    http://www.cadencehometheaterspeakers.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=2&idproduct=16
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
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    Go with the PSW505. It'd be the general consensus for a good budget sub.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
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    Up to about 200+ the PSW505 is a real bargain, I agree.

    But if you're willing to look at the used market or up you budget a bit from 300...then there are more options.

    Even the NEW market has some good lower price options.

    Lets say something like this for 350.

    http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=406

    Or one of these for 499?

    http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/legend.html

    And there are others.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • mu1166
    mu1166 Posts: 172
    edited January 2011
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    I'll have to see what exactly he wants to spend. He is definently looking for the most bang for his buck.

    I think I bought my PC12 Ultra for 300 or 350 on the used market. I'm sure he'd jump on anything like that if we could find one...
    AVR: Pioneer Elite SC-67
    Mains: Polk LSiM707
    Center: Polk LSiM706c
    Rear: Polk LSiM702F/X
    Sub: SVS PC12 Ultra
    TV: Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50
    DVD: Xbox 360
    NMT: Popcorn Hour C-200
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