LOOKING FOR A SUB....What would work best?

bdtae5656 · 11-04-2009, 04:29 PM

I've been looking at subs, and wanted to know what the polk audio posters think. My room is 24x36, and need a little more boom in my HT system.
Thanks,

jinjuku · 11-04-2009, 04:47 PM

What is the ceiling height? Remember you are trying to pressurize cubic footage. Not square.

Regardless you will need something that can move some air. I would recommend the Klipsch P312w since you didn't mention a budget. Better make it a pair

sTiLlLeArNiNg · 11-04-2009, 04:47 PM

For a room that size i would think you need something with a big driver! I have a Velodyne 10" and it pound's pretty good but i'm shure there is better, soemone with more experience/knowledge will chime in for shure....

thuffman03 · 11-04-2009, 04:58 PM

Sunfire True Sub

anyone shocked or suprised I suggested that?

BB3 · 11-04-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thuffman03

Sunfire True Sub

anyone shocked or suprised I suggested that?

Not a damn bit Sir.
You are of course giving excellent advice thuffman03.

Besides what Mr. thuffman03 is suggesting, I personally would scour EBay for a Velodyne with at least a 15inch woofer.------
---BB3

halo · 11-04-2009, 08:59 PM

SVS, HSU, or Outlaw Great stuff on a budget

concealer404 · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinjuku

What is the ceiling height? Remember you are trying to pressurize cubic footage. Not square.

Regardless you will need something that can move some air. I would recommend the Klipsch P312w since you didn't mention a budget. Better make it a pair

Weak. I'll see your Klipsch and raise you a ridiculous Paradigm.

http://www.paradigm.com/en/reference...-5-17.paradigm

danz1906 · 11-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halo

SVS, HSU, or Outlaw Great stuff on a budget

Agreed, also add Epik subwoofers to that bunch!

danz1906 · 11-04-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtae5656

I've been looking at subs, and wanted to know what the polk audio posters think. My room is 24x36, and need a little more boom in my HT system.
Thanks,

Thats a large room,maybe Dual SVS Ultra-13s

leroyjr1 · 11-04-2009, 09:45 PM

Epik Dynasty. (18" sub)

dorourke07 · 11-04-2009, 10:00 PM

How 'bout a MartinLogan Depth.......budget?

jinjuku · 11-04-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concealer404

Weak. I'll see your Klipsch and raise you a ridiculous Paradigm.

http://www.paradigm.com/en/reference...-5-17.paradigm

I see your paradigm and raise you a quintessential Velodyne

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

Hawkeye · 11-05-2009, 01:49 AM

REL. Britannia B1. Great for HT and solid for music!

Gordon

concealer404 · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinjuku

I see your paradigm and raise you a quintessential Velodyne

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

domflane · 11-09-2009, 02:27 PM

how about an equally ridiculous JL?

Gotham

jinjuku · 11-09-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concealer404

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

At that low a level I would keep output vs extension. How many movie tracks have LFE information in the 9Hz range.

I hear 0Hz is just to die for

bdtae5656 · 11-10-2009, 06:53 PM

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

concealer404 · 11-11-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtae5656

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

I think in order to truly pressurize that room properly, you're going to have to double or tripe your budget.

The 1000 is going to be too small.

HHStuart · 11-11-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtae5656

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

If you could sqeeze it up to $600, the smallest EPIK is on sale the last I saw. Non ported but Epik is known for good subs at reasonable prices. I'm in a similar situation. The Epik should also be good for music.
I doubt if any sub in that price range will pressurize that size room but you should be able to find some decent sounding ones. The only other route would be to make one, which some people have done.

bdtae5656 · 11-11-2009, 10:23 AM

How bout the 3000? Is that too small

concealer404 · 11-11-2009, 10:28 AM

If you're looking at the Polk subs, then you're going to need the best that they offer. And probably two of them.

jinjuku · 11-11-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtae5656

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

I would consider the BIC H100 X 2 with your $500 budget. That or go DIY. You are most likely going to want a stereo sub setup.

If you only have $500 to spend then you only have $500 to spend. For now that is going to be your best bet.

sTiLlLeArNiNg · 11-11-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concealer404

9hz vs. 15hz. Clear winner: Paradigm!

Can't the human ear only hear down to 20Hz? I guess the added freq will add to the "effect"?

nooshinjohn · 11-12-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinjuku

Remember Stalin said it best: Quantity has a quality all it's own.

Quote:

My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.

Quote:

You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on Earth, or we will sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness.

Quote Stalin all you like. I will quote Ronald Reagan

Sorry for the threadjack... I cannot stomach the quoting of communists without countering them with a fair dose of freedom. Carry on...

quadzilla · 11-12-2009, 06:31 PM

One man's freedom is another man's tyranny.

xcapri79 · 11-12-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nooshinjohn

Quote Stalin all you like. I will quote Ronald Reagan

Sorry for the threadjack... I cannot stomach the quoting of communists without countering them with a fair dose of freedom. Carry on...

Yes sir. We at least agree on something.

xcapri79 · 11-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdtae5656

Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

Get youself a pair of Polk DSW600's. Polk Direct on ebay has them.
I recently purchased my second DSW600 and received it today.
They are going for under $400 each plus shipping.

Start with one, then add another later.

xcapri79 · 11-12-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quadzilla

One man's freedom is another man's tyranny.

A criminal and their victim would agree with that.

rallyshark · 11-12-2009, 08:03 PM

I think with that budget, DIY would give you the most bang for the buck. That is assuming you choose components carefully. A good efficient 15" or two in a large ported enclosure and say a 500 watt plate amp could make some pretty good noise. I don't know about SQ, but it would be loud

Your particular situation is going to be a bit of a compromise if you aren't able to raise the budget

It's kind of like saying you need the performance and crazy power of a Shelby GT 500 for the price of a V6 mustang unfortunately...Sometimes you can get lucky with a find on ebay or CL though

fossy · 11-13-2009, 08:07 AM

If I had 500 to spend on a sub, I'd go used.I would look on e-bay or audiogon to try & find something within driving distance to save on shipping cost, thereby letting you get a little more sub for the 500.

Just an example here & I realize it's 50 + shipping over your budget
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ubw&1262397693

11-04-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
bdtae5656 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 118	LOOKING FOR A SUB....What would work best? I've been looking at subs, and wanted to know what the polk audio posters think. My room is 24x36, and need a little more boom in my HT system. Thanks, __________________ TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52' Mains:LSI 25's C:LSIC Rears: LSI FX Pre:HK 3550HD Amp:Emotiva XPA-5 Blueray: Sony BDP-S350 A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM Cables:Monoprice Sat: Direct HD

11-04-2009, 04:47 PM	#3
sTiLlLeArNiNg Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 652	For a room that size i would think you need something with a big driver! I have a Velodyne 10" and it pound's pretty good but i'm shure there is better, soemone with more experience/knowledge will chime in for shure.... __________________ Media Room 7.1 Sharp lc37d64u \| Sanus vmsab-03 \| Sonax ZX8680 \| Yamaha htr-6290b \| Emotiva xpa5 \| RTiA 9 & 7 \| CSiA 6 \| FXiA 6 \| Sanus NF30B-03 \| Velodyne dls-3750r \| Dual 505-3 m97xe \| Monster avs2000/hts5100 HTPC Intel e5300 \| Asus p5q DLX \| LG ch08 BD \| OCZ 4g reaper2 \| WD 1TB \| Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g \| Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 \| OCZ modXtreme 700w \| Antec Fusion remote MAX A fool and his money are easily parted I don't drink Koolaid

11-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
thuffman03 Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 711	Sunfire True Sub anyone shocked or suprised I suggested that? __________________ Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub, Carver AL III, Carver TFM 55, Carver TFM 25, Carver TFM 15 (2), Carver C-5, Carver TX-8, Carver SD/A 490t, Carver TL-3300, Outlaw 970, Thiel CS3.5, Denon DVD 2200

11-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#6
halo Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (4) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,454	SVS, HSU, or Outlaw Great stuff on a budget __________________ Better to have and not need than to need and not have!

11-05-2009, 01:49 AM	#13
Hawkeye Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 574	REL. Britannia B1. Great for HT and solid for music! Gordon __________________ 2 Channel - Martin Logan Spire McIntosh C1000 Controller & C1000T Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MCD1000 Transport, MDA1000 DAC WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, WireWorld Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. WireWorld Silver Eclipse Power Cords (5) Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16) Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8) 2 JL Audio F112 sub woofers

11-04-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
jinjuku Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 365	What is the ceiling height? Remember you are trying to pressurize cubic footage. Not square. Regardless you will need something that can move some air. I would recommend the Klipsch P312w since you didn't mention a budget. Better make it a pair

11-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#10
leroyjr1 Polk Expert Member Sales Rating: (30) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,687	Epik Dynasty. (18" sub)

11-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#11
dorourke07 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 59	How 'bout a MartinLogan Depth.......budget?

11-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#15
domflane Polkie Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 28	how about an equally ridiculous JL? Gotham __________________ 5.1 - Harman Kardon AVR354, Samsung LN46B550 LCD 1080p, Xbox 360 20g, RTiA5 front, CS10 center, T15 rear, PSW650 sub

11-10-2009, 06:53 PM	#17
bdtae5656 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 118	Most of those subs that are listed above are too rich for my blood....looking at spending up to $500.00 for a good solid sub. Ive been looking at Polks Micro 1000 and 3000. Is the 1000 to small for a room thats 24x36 and ceiling height is 10-12 feet

11-11-2009, 10:23 AM	#20
bdtae5656 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 118	How bout the 3000? Is that too small

11-11-2009, 10:28 AM	#21
concealer404 Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (5) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,564	If you're looking at the Polk subs, then you're going to need the best that they offer. And probably two of them.

11-12-2009, 06:31 PM	#25
quadzilla Polkster Member Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 152	One man's freedom is another man's tyranny. __________________ Center: Polk CSi 5 bi-amped with Mackie FR800 Mains: Polk RTi 12 bi-amped with 2 Mackie FR1400s Surrounds: Polk F/Xi 3 powered by Mackie FR1400 Rear: Polk RTi 70 powered by AVR Sub: 2 Miller and Kreisel V-125s AVR: Pioneer SC-05 DVD: Pioneer DV-45A Cassette: Pioneer CT-W59 Turntable: Empire 208/298/Rega 250/Shelter 501 Phono stage: Parasound zPhono Blu-Ray/Gaming: PS3 Display: Samsung LN52A580P6F Cabling: AR Masters and anti-cables

11-12-2009, 08:03 PM	#29
rallyshark Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucker,GA Posts: 215	I think with that budget, DIY would give you the most bang for the buck. That is assuming you choose components carefully. A good efficient 15" or two in a large ported enclosure and say a 500 watt plate amp could make some pretty good noise. I don't know about SQ, but it would be loud Your particular situation is going to be a bit of a compromise if you aren't able to raise the budget It's kind of like saying you need the performance and crazy power of a Shelby GT 500 for the price of a V6 mustang unfortunately...Sometimes you can get lucky with a find on ebay or CL though __________________ Sony 40" LCD Sony DVPCX995V Sony PS3(games/media server) Sony PS2 WD TV with 3TB Sanyo VCR Marantz SR6003 Polk 11T(xover/RDO) RM20 5 pack OWM 5 PSW505 Combastard Cable Harmony One Why yes, I do have alot of upgrading to do!

11-13-2009, 08:07 AM	#30
fossy Polkazoid Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 591	If I had 500 to spend on a sub, I'd go used.I would look on e-bay or audiogon to try & find something within driving distance to save on shipping cost, thereby letting you get a little more sub for the 500. Just an example here & I realize it's 50 + shipping over your budget http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ubw&1262397693

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