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Face
03-11-2007, 08:40 PM
I'm looking for something that'll hit low, but'll also have nice tight bass. I know that's a lot to ask for something in that price range, but it's all I can afford to spend for a while.
The room is aprox. 10x18 and has a tile floor on a slab if that matters.

I was looking at the Polk PSW404 or the SVS PB10 NSD.

I've also considered building something. But, I would want to copy someone else's proven design since I don't trust myself. :D

TIA!
appadv
03-11-2007, 08:41 PM
How about a DIY sub, like the 15" Dayton Titanic MKIII coupled to a 500 watt plate amplifier?

Total comes out to less than $500.
Face
03-11-2007, 08:44 PM
As far as building one, I'm not afraid of electronics, just building the enclosure. I'm having a hard time understanding all the formulas needed to calculate the box dimensions, ports, etc..
Ron Temple
03-11-2007, 10:07 PM
You'd be hard pressed to find a better sub under 5 bills than the PB10, though it would be a question of taste. The Hsu VTF2.3 and 3.2 are slightly more...probably around $600 shipped.

You might look at Elemental Designs...they are making a budget sub ~ the $350 price point that's supposed to be good, but they are having a heck of a time filling orders.
dane_peterson
03-11-2007, 10:11 PM
I just ordered my HSU VTF3 MKII for $612 shipped. It arrives on Tuesday... I'll let you know how I like it.
zingo
03-12-2007, 02:00 AM
I second the DIY sub. If you don't feel up to the wood working, which I don't blame you, you could go with one of the DIY subwoofer kits. It saves you a bunch of money because you assemble it.

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&DID=7&CATID=29&ObjectGroup_ID=536
appadv
03-12-2007, 11:50 AM
I second the DIY sub. If you don't feel up to the wood working, which I don't blame you, you could go with one of the DIY subwoofer kits. It saves you a bunch of money because you assemble it.

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&DID=7&CATID=29&ObjectGroup_ID=536

I think the DIY kits from Parts Express are also great. I am currently using a 15" Titanic MKIII with a 1024 watt plate amp in a custom enclosure and it sounds great!
kingtut
03-12-2007, 01:40 PM
I just ordered my HSU VTF3 MKII for $612 shipped. It arrives on Tuesday... I'll let you know how I like it.

Dane, I own the same sub for a couple of yrs now. You won't be disappointed. Good choice!
Face
03-22-2007, 07:08 AM
Just ordered the Elemental Designs A3 - 300 Subwoofer. I'll give a quick review in 3-4 weeks.
Ron Temple
03-22-2007, 09:14 PM
Just ordered the Elemental Designs A3 - 300 Subwoofer. I'll give a quick review in 3-4 weeks.


good luck with it...they have a bottleneck in production since they assemble and paint their cabinets. Those that have received the subs are pleased for the most part, except for the wait.

Specs look good...
Face
03-23-2007, 06:51 AM
My cabinet is supposedly in the paint shop now. They're doing a production of my series now, otherwise I probably would have held off.