Replacing my super eight subwoofer

[Leo.K]

Hi,

My subwoofer died and i would like to get a new one with more (and deeper) punch.

It was paired with the orb audio satellites mod 1 (http://www.soundandvision.com/content/orb-audio-peoplersquos-choice-speaker-system-ht-labs-measures). I would like to keep the satelites, and since these satellites do very little under 200hz, the sub has to be able go a long way up.

I am a complete noob with subs, and it is my impression that some subs do very well up to say 120hz and then drop off quickly. I have an old infinity hps 250 and that seems to be the case: it does not seem to play nicely with the satellites (hope it is not just my ears).

So in short i am looking for a replacement and would very much like to ask about suggestions.

It sits in a medium sized room with high ceilings (about 100m3 / 3500cubic feet), and i would use it for both music and movies - emphasis on music if anything-. I would ideally have just 1 sub, and do not like 'boominess'. I normally do not play music at high volume.

I have been researching a bit and looked at different options:

* svs sb2000 (these graphs seem to show they do relatively well at 180-200hz -or do i misread them?- : http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/sv-sound-svs-sb-pb-2000/FRPB2000.jpg/image_view_fullscreen)
* arendal sub 1 (850 euros + delivery, very top end of my budget; would rather not spend this much unless it is worth it - not sure if 20-160Hz (+/-3dB) is enough?; https://www.arendalsound.eu/products/1723-subwoofer-1)
* dali e-12f
* bk monolith df (not sure if too big / too powerful for my room, http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/subwoofer-tests- archived/974-bk-monolith-df.html)
* svs pc 2000
* any others?

I live in western Europe, it would be a plus if the sub was easy to buy and ship here.

Any help much appreciated.

 

[shadyJ]

I would narrow down the choices between the BK Monolith or PC2000. I would probably lean to the PC2000 if raw performance is your goal. However the cylinder look isn't for everyone.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Probably one of BK sub is your best bet

 

[tyhjaarpa]

As you are from Europe BK offers best value. BK also has great smaller subs if you don't need the performance of monolith. http://www.bkelec.com/HiFi/Sub_Woofers.htm

 

[Leo.K]

Thank you very much for your input.

I did consider mostly the pc2000 and to a lesser extent the monolith, but in the end I decided to try the sub 1. It may not reach as low, but the more I think of it I value more music than movies.

I read few but good things about the arendal, which makes it appealling. It has a 60 day trial.

I feel rather embarrassed to ask for input and then not take it, but it would be worse not to at least reply.

 

[shadyJ]

For music it is probably fine. My only concern is the cabinet looks too small for that driver, but that is mostly only going to affect deep bass.

 

[tyhjaarpa]

Thank you very much for your input.

I did consider mostly the pc2000 and to a lesser extent the monolith, but in the end I decided to try the sub 1. It may not reach as low, but the more I think of it I value more music than movies.

I read few but good things about the arendal, which makes it appealling. It has a 60 day trial.

I feel rather embarrassed to ask for input and then not take it, but it would be worse not to at least reply.

I personally run 2x BK XXLS400-DF and they are great for music and movies. Out of your options I would get XXLS400-DF if you dont want so much output, if you do, Monolith+ would be great choice. Arendal is pretty new thing and there is not so much info about their products yet, like measures and such.