Muadib
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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: Muadib
Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp
I dont know if you are set on brand new gear but if you wanna save cash dont forget this gem. You can get high end gear at amazing deals, its how I ended up getting my NAD receiver for $499 brand new even.
http://audiogon.com/
A big :thumbsup: to this!! Here's a sub by Monitor Audio, that's right in the OP's price range. My only concern would be where do you send it if it breaks? Monitor is a British company, but they make some good stuff. Unless you go used, I don't think you will find a better sub for $300.
You should also check ebay, and craigslist. Ebay has quite a few audio dealers that sell stuff there. There is nothing wrong with getting a used sub either, you just have to do your homework.
I'm not so sure that's the best way to go (ASW100 specifically I mean... I have no problem buying used stuff and both my subs are used). I looked briefly for ASW100 reviews and didn't see much about it. I know there are Monitor Audio dealers in the US so I think you could take it to one of them to find an authorized repair facility.
I'd have a hard time recommending that sub which appears to be aimed at keeping a very small footprint (which doesn't seem to be a bit concern for the OP). Not that specs are the be all and end all of sub performance, but
ASW100
Used + no warranty?
$300 + shipping
10"
120watts
22 pounds
27Hz - 180Hz (no qualifiers... couldn't find it on Monitor Audio's site)
Elemental Designs A2 300
New + 5 year transferable warranty?
$315 shipped
12"
250watts
72 pounds
18Hz-100Hz (+/- 3dB)
The ED looks like a lot more sub for the money
The ASW100 in my link is new & comes with a 5 year warranty, but yeah the ED looks like the way to go.