Sub recomandation/comparison with a "twist"

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Robin Wikström

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Hello, I have recently bought a new audio system (a 5.0) that I'm very pleased with, but I would like some more UMF (it lacks bass in my opinion, it's not a surprise since it's only a 5.0 system). I Would like a punchy and detailed sub that isn't to expensive, maybe around 400$ and max 550$.

So here is the "twist", the system is a proson inphase (an uncommon Swedish company) and what I have heard they are cheap for the performance you get (I will list the specs), they cost around 1250$ with a rx-v775 here in Sweden. So I was thinking that if the system is at a good price/performance, maybe I should buy the sub from proson too? do you recommend their 8", 10" or 12" sub pros/cons? or are their any other speakers that I should consider?

8" Sub 230$
Features:
- Phase shift: 0, 180 degrees.
- Power Switch On - Auto - Off
- Low Level Input (Dual & Mono).
- High level input and filter output.
- Tilt steering wheel for cut-off frequency (40-200 Hz)
- Tilt steering wheel for level (volume).
- Stable cabinet in MDF.

specifications:
Enclosure construction: Bass Reflex down
Element: 8-inch long-throw subwoofer elements
Frequency range: 25-180 Hz
Max Power: 125 Watt active power amp
R.M.S Power: 90W active output stage
Dimensions (HxWxD): 403 x 240 x 403 mm
(all dimensions without cloth grille, amplifiers and spikes)
Weight: 11 kg

10" Sub 335$
Features:
- Phase shift: 0, 180 degrees.
- Power Switch On - Auto - Off
- Low Level Input (Dual & Mono).
- High level input and filter output.
- Tilt steering wheel for cut-off frequency (40-180 Hz)
- Tilt steering wheel for level (volume).
- Stable cabinet in MDF.

specifications:
Enclosure construction: Bass Reflex down
Drivers: 10-inch long-throw subwoofer elements
Frequency range: 25-180 Hz
Max Power: 250W active output stage
R.M.S Power: 180W active output stage
Dimensions (HxWxD): 447 x 295 x 400 mm
(without cloth grille and final step, with spikes)

12" Sub 400$
Features:
- Phase shift: 0, 180 degrees.
- Power Switch On - Auto - Off
- Low Level Input (Dual & Mono).
- High level input and filter output.
- Tilt steering wheel for cut-off frequency (40-180 Hz)
- Tilt steering wheel for level (volume).
- Stable cabinet in MDF.

specifications:
Enclosure construction: Bass Reflex down
Drivers: 12-inch long-throw subwoofer elements
Frequency range: 25-180 Hz
Max Power: 250W active output stage
R.M.S Power: 180W active output stage
Dimensions (HxWxD): 400 x 340 x 400 mm
(all dimensions without cloth grille, spikes and power amp)

The system I use
Front speakers (IPF-6):
Construction: 3 bass reflexes backward Goldplated Bi-wiring terminal
Ability to change the crossover on the midrange / tweeter
Tweeter: 4 x 1-inch Super Audio tweeter with Neodymium magnet
Midrange: 2 x 6.5-inch midrange
Base: 2 x 6.5-inch subwoofers
Impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency range: 28-32 000Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Max Power: 250 W
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1100 x 280 x 345 mm
Weight: 22kg

Center speaker (IPC-6):
Construction: 4 Bass Reflex backward
Tweeter: 2 x 1-inch Super Audio tweeter with Neodymium magnet
Bass / midrange: 2 x 6.5-inch bass / midrange
Impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency range: 40-32 000Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Max Power: 180 W
Dimensions (HxWxD): 225 x 525 x 230 mm
Weight: 7.5 kg

Surround speakers (IPS-6):
Construction: 2 Bass Reflex backward
Tweeter: 2 x 1-inch Super Audio tweeter with Neodymium magnet
Bass / midrange: 1 x 6.5-inch bass / midrange
Impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency range: 50-32 000Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB
Max Power: 100 w
Dimensions (HxWxD): 225 x 326 x 165-185 MM
Weight: 3.9 kg

Yamaha RX-775:
Amplifier Section Channel 7.2
Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 160W (4ohms, 0.9% THD [European Model])
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) 95W (8ohms, 0.09% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA) 160W (8ohms, 10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 140/180/210/250W
 
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Robin Wikström

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Robin Wikström

Enthusiast
Okey maybe I underestimate it but I don't really have the budget right now so I'm hoping I maybe could get some cheaper model. BTW that video... I have no words:eek:. could I get by with a cheaper sub if I play fast bass music?
 
BoredSysAdmin

BoredSysAdmin

Audioholic Slumlord
I can not tell anything if proson inphase are good or bad. Specs are meaningless. IE: "Frequency range: 25-180 Hz". Without knowing how loud it actually plays at this range they are useless. HUGE difference between -6db at 25hz and -2db at 25hz

Can you get "away" - With your tower mains rated down to very low (again without range is near useless) - getting crappy sub is unlikely to improve anything
 
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Robin Wikström

Enthusiast
This sub blows me away: http://www.lsound.eu/svs-pb-1000-black-subwoofer.html
I'm in a small/medium size room and I don't even turn it up to it's potential. I've read it does well in a large rooms though. Look up reviews. How big is your room?
My room is small about 6x4m, I also noticed that svs is coming out whit a new sub, the pc-2000 if I remember correctly, does the cylinder construction make any big diffrence?
 
afterlife2

afterlife2

Audioholic Warlord
No need for the 2000. The 1000 will be more than enough believe me.
 

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