Sub for Polk LC265i

[mblanco2000]

I just got done installing my in wall Polk LC265i that is coupled w/ the Onkyo SR706. If I do say so myself the setup is pretty slick and seemless w/ the in wall speakers. Currently I only have the front three speakers, and no sub. I do not have to tell you that I am lacking the low end piece of the puzzle. Other people here on this board helped me select my speakers and receiver and I thought I would come back and see what kind of help I could get on a sub for this room.

The room is approx. 280 sq. feet and is carpeted. Our watching style is:

80% sports
10% movies mostly drama type stuff
10% music no rap

Any help is appreciated. If you need more information just let me know and I can provide as much as you like.

 

[AVRat]

How much are you willing to spend, what is the ceiling height, and is the 280 sq ft the entire enclosed area?

 

[mblanco2000]

I have 8ft ceilings, the 280 ft area is not enclosed it opens up to the kitchen. I understand there will be some sound loss and it is not the perfect setup. My budget is for a respectable sub, I am not sure what to put as a dollar figure, but I would just like something that has nice sound.

I have done some reading on the subs on this board and I found a few good reviews on Epik. Not sure if that fits my setup or not.

 

[j_garcia]

If you don't at least have a range of what you want to spend then it is practically impossible to make a recommendation for you. Are we talking more like $400 or $1K? Does the size of the sub make a difference? Since you chose in-wall speakers, I presume it does.

 

[mblanco2000]

I would say my budget would be the $300 - $600 range. The size of the sub really is not important. I think I can just put the sub in the corner and it will be just fine.

I have looked online at the Polk subs and the Veladyne, but I have no idea if they are what I need or not. I want something that will enhance my football watching, and some movies. Thanks for all the help.

 

[j_garcia]

HSU Research has the VTF-2 MkIII on sale right now for $500. It should be able to handle that room fine and their subs have always had solid sound quality. Nothing from Polk will sound better than this. I previously owned an older VTF-2 and they are quality products.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

I owned the first generation SVS PB-10 also and it was an excellent sub as well. This is the current version: http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

 

[mblanco2000]

Yeah it seems alot of people on these boards like the SVS subs.

 

[j_garcia]

You can't go wrong with either of those manufacturers.

 

[mblanco2000]

Well I have read on both of them and I think I will go ahead and pick up the HSU, if that is what folks here recommend. Everyone on this board has steered me in the right direction so far.

 

[AVRat]

Yes, the HSU VTF-2 MK3 should do you quite nicely.

 

[mblanco2000]

Thanks for the help. Is there somewhere that I might find a smoking deal on the HSU sub?