Since that poll doesn't include results of the vote...I went with Svs...having experienced them on several levels and having owned their products...but...I would still go DIY over all those option and will likely again for my next sub
Axiom Audio
Elemental Designs
Epik Subwoofers
JL Audio
HSU Research
Klipsch
Paradigm
Rythmik Audio
SV Sound
Velodyne
Guys, Listed below are 10 brands to chose from on whom you think makes the industry's best subwoofers. Why only 10? B/C our polling options are limited to 10. I attempted to chose the most recognized brands so please don't reply saying, I wish you would have included brand ZZZ that is a DIY brand not well established or known by the common Audioholic.
Your judgement should be based on measured performance and real experiences with the products first hand (if possible).
Here is a compiled data base of all subwoofers we've measured for your reference but it of course hasn't tested every major sub or brand on the market yet:
Audioholics Subwoofer Measurement Data Compilation & Report
Max output alone shouldn't be the final say. A sub should sound clean even at high output levels. It should perform well for home theater and music as well.
This list is biased mostly towards ID brands but we included a few very well respected B&M brands too.
Feel free to discuss why you chose a particular brand. Also feel free to comment on what you think would improve any of the brands products on this list. Be constructive and kind in your comments. No flames!
Last edited by gene; 09-06-2012 at 12:40 AM.
Since that poll doesn't include results of the vote...I went with Svs...having experienced them on several levels and having owned their products...but...I would still go DIY over all those option and will likely again for my next sub
Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Towers, STC{RAAL} & 200SE in espresso
Sub: Funk Audio Acoustic Elegance av12x Custom Build
Sources: Anthem MRX 300, Sony BDP-S380, Technics CD player, Apple TV/I-pod & Panny 54"
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gmichael (06-05-2012)
tuck0411 is a forum member in good standing
I see 'em. Just not many votes yet. I went with Rythmik based on my brand spankin' new F12, which I'm very happy with so far.
I'm seeing the reults just fine.
And I'm using IE.
Just thought I'd add that before some one comes up with the Google Chrome solution.![]()
Panasonic TC-P54G25, Dish Hopper, Emotiva UMC-200
Emotiva LPA-1, Oppo BDP-103 Energy RC-70 fronts,
Energy RC LCR center Yamaha NS-333 surrounds
SVS SB12-Plus Sub
Remote: Harmony ONE (and 880)
Reciever: Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2010
Blu-Ray/DVD/Gaming Player: PS3 (120gig)
TV: Samsung HL-S5687W
Front Speakers: Canton LE 170
Center Channel: Canton LE 150 CM
Rear Surrounds: Infinity Primus 150
Sub: NONE
All Cable's: Blue Jeans Cable
billy p (01-24-2012)
kornfreakr is a forum member in good standing
Velodyne Is The One For Me![]()
I can't really say. I'm not really qualified to quantify the "best" since I have only heard 4-5 brands on the list. That being said, my SVS PB12-Plus does perform pretty well.
Once you’ve ruined your reputation, you can live quite freely.
Irvrobinson should be listened to
tang7969 is a forum member in good standing
What about Outlaw Audio??