Which one?

[MarcoRed]

Hi guys, I'm on a market for a sub and don't have much budget since I'm remodeling completely all my new house. My eyes are on Polk audio psw125 and a klipsch r-12sw, both on Amazon for 279 dollars.
Which one you think I should go with? Maybe other suggestion for the same price?
Thank you so much

 

[speakerman39]

Hi guys, I'm on a market for a sub and don't have much budget since I'm remodeling completely all my new house. My eyes are on Polk audio psw125 and a klipsch r-12sw, both on Amazon for 279 dollars.
Which one you think I should go with? Maybe other suggestion for the same price?
Thank you so much

I would NOT go with either of them. But, this would be better:

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634

The Dayton will be hard to beat in the $200 price range. Duals will be even better!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[MarcoRed]

I would NOT go with either of them. But, this would be better:

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634

The Dayton will be hard to beat in the $200 price range. Duals will be even better!

Cheers,

Phil

Thank you!!! My room is only 12 x 12 you don't think this will be a little too big?

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

That’s what volume controls are for. (Unless you’re talking about physical size – can’t help you there. )

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Diesel57]

I would NOT go with either of them. But, this would be better:

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634

The Dayton will be hard to beat in the $200 price range. Duals will be even better!

Cheers,

Phil

The Bic F12 may work for you , it fits into your budget...

 

[MarcoRed]

That’s what volume controls are for. (Unless you’re talking about physical size – can’t help you there. )

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Well sure, volume controls I know they are made for that but I'm wondering if a so big sub will be killed in a so small space.

 

[speakerman39]

Thank you!!! My room is only 12 x 12 you don't think this will be a little too big?

Well, I did not know your room was that small. So, yes space will come at a premium no doubt. Perhaps, get the 12" Dayton instead then:

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1200-12-120-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-629

Once again, duals would be splendid!

Cheers,

Phil

 

[MarcoRed]

Well, I did not know your room was that small. So, yes space will come at a premium no doubt. Perhaps, get the 12" Dayton instead then:

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1200-12-120-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-629

Once again, duals would be splendid!

Cheers,

Phil

Yep, I'm working on having 2 of them and at one point I will! Thank you so much for your help and by the way, great signature!!!

 

[Stephane]

Im currently running an old Velodyne CHT8, 130w rms, 8in driver, front slotted port. I tried the psw125 and honestly my old sub sounded just as good. Was unimpressed. Also tried a Def tech ProSub 1000, a little better, maybe a but tighter but not enough to justify the expense. I now have a Klipsch r12sw on order and will give that a try. If that doesn't do it I give up for now. It's an $800 cad sub, but got it on sale for $525 cad. 200w rms down to 29hz +-3db. On paper better than my cht8.

I'm not convinced the Dayton will be any better. 150w rms driving a 15in down to 50hz?

SVS PB-2000? Sure that would sound great, also costs $1200 cad. As much as I'd like to drive a Porsche, I have to settle for a Mazda3 Sport.

I should mention my ht is in the basement. Room dimensions approx 12x22 and standard 7.5ft ceilings. Laminate floor throughout, large window covered with thermal drapes. Setup is at one end, open stairs at far end of basement.

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[rojo]

Im currently running an old Velodyne CHT8, 130w rms, 8in driver, front slotted port. I tried the psw125 and honestly my old sub sounded just as good. Was unimpressed. Also tried a Def tech ProSub 1000, a little better, maybe a but tighter but not enough to justify the expense. I now have a Klipsch r12sw on order and will give that a try. If that doesn't do it I give up for now. It's an $800 cad sub, but got it on sale for $525 cad. 200w rms down to 29hz +-3db. On paper better than my cht8.

I'm not convinced the Dayton will be any better. 150w rms driving a 15in down to 50hz?

SVS PB-2000? Sure that would sound great, also costs $1200 cad. As much as I'd like to drive a Porsche, I have to settle for a Mazda3 Sport.

I should mention my ht is in the basement. Room dimensions approx 12x22 and standard 7.5ft ceilings. Laminate floor throughout, large window covered with thermal drapes. Setup is at one end, open stairs at far end of basement.

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Grown-up subs aren't terribly easy to find for less than a grand in Canada. I'm pretty fond of my Paradigm PW-2200, though. If you ever happen to come across one on Canuck Audio Mart for a reasonable price, it's well worth picking up. --> Oh, look! <-- (Edit: This one also looks interesting, but it might be overkill for your ~2000ft³ room unless you really crave an authoritatively pressurized room.)

You might also consider a DIY project. Creative Sound Solutions is based in Canada, and building the sub yourself might get you similar performance to the SVS Porche for a Volkswagen budget, so to speak.

 

[Stephane]

Grown-up subs aren't terribly easy to find for less than a grand in Canada. I'm pretty fond of my Paradigm PW-2200, though. If you ever happen to come across one on Canuck Audio Mart for a reasonable price, it's well worth picking up. --> Oh, look! <-- (Edit: This one also looks interesting, but it might be overkill for your ~2000ft³ room unless you really crave an authoritatively pressurized room.)

You might also consider a DIY project. Creative Sound Solutions is based in Canada, and building the sub yourself might get you similar performance to the SVS Porche for a Volkswagen budget, so to speak.

Nice! Ill have to read up on that pw-2200...forn$275 doesnt toi bad...im Always à little hesitant to buy used, given the amps don't last forever etc...

That other one is nice but a bit steep at $650...and much further from Ottawa.

I also like diy.... I do have a workshop at home and somewhat handy with woodworking tools.

Will look that up as well

Thanks for the info!

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[everettT]

You will definitely get a much better sub from CSS and would absolutely get a serious wow factor boost.

 

[Stephane]

You will definitely get a much better sub from CSS and would absolutely get a serious wow factor boost.

Pricing wise it's still up there...looked at a few of their kits...and anywhere between 500-900... Trying to see if I can land that pw2200 on CAM ... old sub though...13-14 years old?

How long do these amps last on these things ? Assuming I buy it and the amp dies, am I SOL or could it be replaced for a reasonable cost?

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[rojo]

Pricing wise it's still up there...looked at a few of their kits...and anywhere between 500-900... Trying to see if I can land that pw2200 on CAM ... old sub though...13-14 years old?

How long do these amps last on these things ? Assuming I buy it and the amp dies, am I SOL or could it be replaced for a reasonable cost?

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I think I'm the third owner of my sub. Not sure when it was first purchased or how many thousands of hours it has played, but it's obviously got some longevity. Unknown how much a replacement amp would cost. If you're concerned, then here's an option with a newly replaced amp.

 

[Stephane]

I think I'm the third owner of my sub. Not sure when it was first purchased or how many thousands of hours it has played, but it's obviously got some longevity. Unknown how much a replacement amp would cost. If you're concerned, then here's an option with a newly replaced amp.

Yeah saw that one too.. waiting to hear back from the other seller. Offered him $200 ...

The v2 is impressive, more power etc...he's just about a 5 hour drive from my house though ;-)

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[rojo]

Yeah saw that one too.. waiting to hear back from the other seller. Offered him $200 ...

The v2 is impressive, more power etc...he's just about a 5 hour drive from my house though ;-)

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When the amp does finally give up its magic smoke, you could always convert it to use an external amp like a Behringer iNuke or a Crown of some sort.

 

[Stephane]

When the amp does finally give up its magic smoke, you could always convert it to use an external amp like a Behringer iNuke or a Crown of some sort.

Ok, so i picked up à Martin Logan Depth i...
Local BB on clearance open box. Initial default setting out of the box and I must say I am blown away.

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[everettT]

I owned the descent I years ago, and it was a very nice sub, over priced for what I can get now USD, but served very well. In a mid sized room it provided massive slam. Enjoy your new sub

Ok, so i picked up à Martin Logan Depth i...
Local BB on clearance open box. Initial default setting out of the box and I must say I am blown away.

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[Stephane]

I owned the descent I years ago, and it was a very nice sub, over priced for what I can get now USD, but served very well. In a mid sized room it provided massive slam. Enjoy your new sub

What I paid Canadian is unreal...with 9 years warranty from BB. I couldn't pass it up...my room is average size, the sound pressure this things generates unbelievable.

I may pick up an auralex subdude to keep what little rattle it causes down to a minimum.

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[everettT]

Cant imagine it has any rattle, I could sit a glass of water on the decent and it wouldnt move the water.

Edit: my cats sleep on top of my current opposed subs during reference listening lol

What I paid Canadian is unreal...with 9 years warranty from BB. I couldn't pass it up...my room is average size, the sound pressure this things generates unbelievable.

I may pick up an auralex subdude to keep what little rattle it causes down to a minimum.

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