What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room.
S Swiftty Audiophyte Feb 11, 2016 #1 What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room.
speakerman39 Audioholic Overlord Feb 11, 2016 #2 Swiftty said: What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room. Click to expand... How small is YOUR room? I consider mine small as it is 12' x 15' x 8' OR 1,440 ft.^3. I am using a Hsu ULS-15 MK2 and it is very musical. For example, it is very tight and punchy with lots of headroom. Getting ready to add a second very soon. But, here are a few YOU should consider: http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/uls-15mk2.html http://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000 http://www.rythmikaudio.com/L12.html All three of these are known for excellent musicality. There are others as well. Just thought I would mention these as I was looking at them a short while ago. Good luck in your decision. Cheers, Phil
Swiftty said: What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room. Click to expand... How small is YOUR room? I consider mine small as it is 12' x 15' x 8' OR 1,440 ft.^3. I am using a Hsu ULS-15 MK2 and it is very musical. For example, it is very tight and punchy with lots of headroom. Getting ready to add a second very soon. But, here are a few YOU should consider: http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/uls-15mk2.html http://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000 http://www.rythmikaudio.com/L12.html All three of these are known for excellent musicality. There are others as well. Just thought I would mention these as I was looking at them a short while ago. Good luck in your decision. Cheers, Phil
S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Feb 11, 2016 #3 I would be looking at a sealed subwoofer, of the type speakerman mentions. For wide dynamic range, get a 15", but if you don't need to blast bass, get a 12" woofer.
I would be looking at a sealed subwoofer, of the type speakerman mentions. For wide dynamic range, get a 15", but if you don't need to blast bass, get a 12" woofer.
KEW Audioholic Overlord Feb 11, 2016 #4 Depending on the size of your room, I would look at a Rythmiks sealed sub. The L12 is $540 shipped ($30 discount shows in cart) and probably the least expensive sub with top audio quality (short of HT/LFE). But talk to them about your room size to make sure it will be adequate.
Depending on the size of your room, I would look at a Rythmiks sealed sub. The L12 is $540 shipped ($30 discount shows in cart) and probably the least expensive sub with top audio quality (short of HT/LFE). But talk to them about your room size to make sure it will be adequate.
S Swiftty Audiophyte Feb 11, 2016 #5 My room is 16' x 9' x 7'. Do the subwoofers you guys suggested have good bass too because that's also something I'm wanting.
My room is 16' x 9' x 7'. Do the subwoofers you guys suggested have good bass too because that's also something I'm wanting.
M markw Audioholic Overlord Feb 11, 2016 #6 Swiftty said: My room is 16' x 9' x 7'. Do the subwoofers you guys suggested have good bass too because that's also something I'm wanting. Click to expand... That's like asking if water is wet.
Swiftty said: My room is 16' x 9' x 7'. Do the subwoofers you guys suggested have good bass too because that's also something I'm wanting. Click to expand... That's like asking if water is wet.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 11, 2016 #8 Swiftty said: What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room. Click to expand... JL Audio F113
Swiftty said: What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room. Click to expand... JL Audio F113
S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Feb 12, 2016 #9 Auditor55 said: JL Audio F113 Click to expand... No thank you. For that kind of money you can get a Funk 18".
Auditor55 said: JL Audio F113 Click to expand... No thank you. For that kind of money you can get a Funk 18".
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Feb 12, 2016 #11 It depends on budget. I think Funk subs are among the top of the sub food chain, but high-end quality costs money.
It depends on budget. I think Funk subs are among the top of the sub food chain, but high-end quality costs money.
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Feb 12, 2016 #12 Auditor55 said: JL Audio F113 Click to expand... I owned that one for about 5 days before I sold it and went to SVS. The F113 was a joke in my giant room.
Auditor55 said: JL Audio F113 Click to expand... I owned that one for about 5 days before I sold it and went to SVS. The F113 was a joke in my giant room.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 12, 2016 #13 shadyJ said: No thank you. For that kind of money you can get a Funk 18". Click to expand... I think he mentioned small room. I can't think of a better small sub, small foot print, Extreme WAF like the JL.
shadyJ said: No thank you. For that kind of money you can get a Funk 18". Click to expand... I think he mentioned small room. I can't think of a better small sub, small foot print, Extreme WAF like the JL.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 12, 2016 #14 ParadigmDawg said: I owned that one for about 5 days before I sold it and went to SVS. The F113 was a joke in my giant room. Click to expand... Let me quote the OP so you can understand what he's asking for: "What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room." First, what did you replace the F113 with? Anyway, from your post, its obvious you were looking for boom over musical SQ because there is nothing in the SVS line that has better SQ than the JL, especially a sub as compact as the JL F113, so it is foreseeable that you would be disappointed with the JL in a large room.
ParadigmDawg said: I owned that one for about 5 days before I sold it and went to SVS. The F113 was a joke in my giant room. Click to expand... Let me quote the OP so you can understand what he's asking for: "What would be the best subwoofer for just playing music? I'm looking for one for a small room." First, what did you replace the F113 with? Anyway, from your post, its obvious you were looking for boom over musical SQ because there is nothing in the SVS line that has better SQ than the JL, especially a sub as compact as the JL F113, so it is foreseeable that you would be disappointed with the JL in a large room.
its phillip Audioholic Ninja Feb 12, 2016 #15 Auditor55 said: I think he mentioned small room. I can't think of a better small sub, small foot print, Extreme WAF like the JL. Click to expand... JL F113: 16.5" W x 19.625" H x 19.25" D FA F18.0C: 20" W x 20" H x 18.5" D The funk is not that much larger. It will extend deeper than the JL with lower distortion and can produce higher spl.
Auditor55 said: I think he mentioned small room. I can't think of a better small sub, small foot print, Extreme WAF like the JL. Click to expand... JL F113: 16.5" W x 19.625" H x 19.25" D FA F18.0C: 20" W x 20" H x 18.5" D The funk is not that much larger. It will extend deeper than the JL with lower distortion and can produce higher spl.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 12, 2016 #16 its phillip said: JL F113: 16.5" W x 19.625" H x 19.25" D FA F18.0C: 20" W x 20" H x 18.5" D The funk is not that much larger. It will extend deeper than the JL with lower distortion and can produce higher spl. Click to expand... Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important.
its phillip said: JL F113: 16.5" W x 19.625" H x 19.25" D FA F18.0C: 20" W x 20" H x 18.5" D The funk is not that much larger. It will extend deeper than the JL with lower distortion and can produce higher spl. Click to expand... Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 12, 2016 #17 Auditor55 said: Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important. Click to expand... When comparing those two subs higher SPL's in a small room is just not a factor.
Auditor55 said: Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important. Click to expand... When comparing those two subs higher SPL's in a small room is just not a factor.
its phillip Audioholic Ninja Feb 12, 2016 #18 Auditor55 said: Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important. Click to expand... The 18.0C is smaller than the 18.0 and significantly cheaper. $2,245.00 - $2,820.00 http://www.funkaudio.ca/store/p18/Funk_Audio_Subwoofer_-_18.0C.html
Auditor55 said: Funk Audio 18.0 22" Wide 22" High 20.5" Deep ($3,207.00 - $4,155.00) comparatively price with the JL You may not realize it, but once you set the sub in your room those inches make a huge difference. With a small room, a smaller sub just gives you more placement options which is EXTREMELY important. Click to expand... The 18.0C is smaller than the 18.0 and significantly cheaper. $2,245.00 - $2,820.00 http://www.funkaudio.ca/store/p18/Funk_Audio_Subwoofer_-_18.0C.html
its phillip Audioholic Ninja Feb 12, 2016 #19 Auditor55 said: When comparing those two subs higher SPL's in a small room is just not a factor. Click to expand... Maybe he likes it loud. The funk will have lower distortion than the JL at the same output levels and will continue to produce sound at levels that the JL will be compressing at. The JL is also filtered, cutting off ULF.
Auditor55 said: When comparing those two subs higher SPL's in a small room is just not a factor. Click to expand... Maybe he likes it loud. The funk will have lower distortion than the JL at the same output levels and will continue to produce sound at levels that the JL will be compressing at. The JL is also filtered, cutting off ULF.
Auditor55 Audioholic General Feb 12, 2016 #20 its phillip said: Maybe he likes it loud. The funk will have lower distortion than the JL at the same output levels and will continue to produce sound at levels that the JL will be compressing at. The JL is also filtered, cutting off ULF. Click to expand... You don't need ULF for music, unless you listen to some rare medieval horror house music. ULF is a non-factor. Distortion means nothing unless its audible. However, size means everything in a small room with very very limited space and placement options.
its phillip said: Maybe he likes it loud. The funk will have lower distortion than the JL at the same output levels and will continue to produce sound at levels that the JL will be compressing at. The JL is also filtered, cutting off ULF. Click to expand... You don't need ULF for music, unless you listen to some rare medieval horror house music. ULF is a non-factor. Distortion means nothing unless its audible. However, size means everything in a small room with very very limited space and placement options.
