subwoofer selection

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adiodato
adiodato Posts: 15
edited March 2004 in Speakers
I am currently in the market to purchase a new sub for my system.
Current system specs: onkyo 100w x7(1yr old), Polk LSi9 center and Lsi9 book shelfs, Sub: Polk 100watt, unsure of model, has two exhaust ports in back.

My system is less then satisfying for music. I have tweaked it as much as possible(fooled with various receiver settings and locations) but need more punch. I know this speaks of heresy, but I am considering purchasing a non-Polk sub. I have had two polk subs which sound watery at the low ends. I have known others who have had problems with blown amps in their subs. My question is, what other brands of subs would you recommend for my system?(price range 400-500 dollars)
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited March 2004
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    No heresy ...

    Check out these ... http://www.svsubwoofers.com ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    edited March 2004
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    I don't have a subwoofer, but as stated above, SVS looks very interesting. I sent an email to them a few weeks ago and got a huge reply back with some very good information. SVS has got some serious customer service, they are very helpful...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2004
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    For your budget, the best option is a Hsu STF-2 for $399.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited March 2004
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    I got the SVS 25-31PCi for $550 and couldn't be happier. The cylinder fits wonderfully in a corner and is hiddent by a bookcase. The output is amazing strong, crisp, quick and clean is how I would describe it.

    Shoot SVS an email asking them the best sub for your situation. Give them room dimentions and let them know how much you listen to music vs wathing TV. They will get back to you with just what you need for your price range.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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