Power Sound Audio XS15se Subwoofer

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Conradicles
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in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Now that I have a new man cave in our new house basement, I'm looking at new subwoofers. Size or appearance is a non-factor, as it will be hidden in an audio video closet behind the TV and front speakers. Currently I run a VMPS smaller sub, which has a 12" driver and 12" passive radiator. It does a nice job, but it is a very large room and I feel I need more low end pressure.

My budget is around $800.

This XS15se looks pretty interesting. Former SVS guys running this gig. Based on the LAB15 woofer which gets much respect in the DIY world.

Any other sub's I should have on the radar? Anybody run one of these PSA's?
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,419
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    Rest of the system consists of:
    Front = polkaudio SDA-2B
    Front Height = in-wall 8" 2-way
    Center = polkaudio CS350-LS
    Rear = polkaudio FXi3
    AVR = Pioneer SC-1222K
    PC = APC H15

    Here are some pictures for reference. The door behind the front stage wall leads to a nice media closet where the subwoofer will reside.

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  • Conradicles
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    Here is a link to the sub I am thinking about purchasing:
    http://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/subwoofers/products/xs15se

    Thoughts?
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    I like your setup Eric, and I like the looks of there subs, I just bought Rick's SVS sub or I would have looked them over even more.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
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    I own the SE's predecessor, the XS15, and that thing has changed the way I listen to music and movies. Very musical, and for movies, the thing digs so deep it sometimes feels like someone is grabbing my leg from under the couch.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • Conradicles
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    All of the PSA sub's are getting rave reviews. The ported model looks nice too, but I think the sealed version will fit my needs perfectly.
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  • Conradicles
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    And made in the USA.
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