Which subwoofer should I look at?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Two of these: http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=362

I'll need a subwoofer to go with them as well but need to know if I really need to be spending the $650 for their RSW-10, the 12 and 15 costs even more and I honestly don't want to be spending that much on it. I was thinking more like $300-$400...

The thing to remember is that I have to power a 14 by 34 ft room so any advice is appreciated. I don't have any issue going with other brands for the subwoofer so let me know. I've already heard the floorstanding speakers I was considering and this is what I want.

Thanks!

 

[MrChad]

Have you checked out SVS?

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: MrChad
Have you checked out SVS?

i was just about to say the same thing....

http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pci_25-31.htm

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: MrChad
Have you checked out SVS?

 

[sygyzy]

HSU Research.

 

[Apex]

Klipsch subs are not great for the money.

 

[technogeeky]

I used to have a Klipsch KSW-12 subwoofer before the amp just died on me (argh!) and I replaced it with the

Deyton 12' 150w Powered Subwoofer.

I got it for $150 shipped and it was quite bit better (by my ears) than the KSW-12. AVSForums thinks the Dayton 12 is one of the best buys for the money.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-634

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: MrChad
Have you checked out SVS?

i was just about to say the same thing....

http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pci_25-31.htm

Looks good, any place I can get it cheaper? Wanted to spend closer to $400, that's $550. Maybe I should wait a little so I can spend a good $500-$600 on this?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Apex
Klipsch subs are not great for the money.

agreed.

SVS and HSU are great for the money.

And yes, you should just save the extra money. Most subs under 500 are piss poor performers.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Apex
Klipsch subs are not great for the money.

Yeah, that's what I'm seeing, I like SVS so far just based on what I've read

 

[calyco]

Another vote for SVS or HSU.

~Infinity subs are pretty good too.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: MrChad
Have you checked out SVS?

i was just about to say the same thing....

http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pci_25-31.htm

Looks good, any place I can get it cheaper? Wanted to spend closer to $400, that's $550. Maybe I should wait a little so I can spend a good $500-$600 on this?

Check out their box subs. The 10-inch model is $429, I believe.

 

[Flashram]

SVS. Love mine (next to an old Logitech Sub).

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You're all SVS noobs, you're supposed to link them here

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Flashram
SVS. Love mine (next to an old Logitech Sub).

Here's the PB10 with the dayton 10" on top of it

random linky

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Flashram
SVS. Love mine (next to an old Logitech Sub).

Here's the PB10 with the dayton 10" on top of it

random linky

And here's a B4+ next to a tiny Atlantic Technology 370 THX Ultra certified 15" subwoofer:

Linky

 

[cerebusPu]

Originally posted by: pack
Another vote for SVS or HSU.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Flashram
SVS. Love mine (next to an old Logitech Sub).

Here's the PB10 with the dayton 10" on top of it

random linky

And here's a B4+ next to a tiny Atlantic Technology 370 THX Ultra certified 15" subwoofer:

Linky

Hey, I'd get one too if I could afford it

 

[spidey07]

I'm still torn between upgrading to the B4 or adding another PB12+ ultra.

mmmm, stereo bass.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
You're all SVS noobs, you're supposed to link them here

haha. i was wondering how long till someone posts that link

 

[ethebubbeth]

Congrats on the RF-7s :shocked:

I scored a pair of cheap RF-3's off ebay over the summer and am really happy. Those 7's will blow you out of the water :thumbsup:

And what everyone is saying is completely true... save up and get a sub. Any sub cheaper than 500-600 bucks will most likely not sound any better than the woofers in the floorstanding mains, other than giving you a couple Hz extra extention.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Couple of Klipsch subs in the roundup here

 

[13Gigatons]

My vote goes to siesmic 8196:

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/3148/dlfbox19ac.jpg

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/399/driver1vf.png

 

[BigPoppa]

Adire Tumult 15 or 18 would do you well. Large sealed box = low end extension cream-your-pants goodness.

 

[DarkKnight69]

crossfire ftw!