Matching Subwoofer?

[gokou777]

Hello all,

Today is a happy day. I just purchased my first B&W speakers today. They are B&W 684 the main for my fronts.

They sound great.

I was wondering if you guys could suggest some woofer that would match my system. It doesn't have to be B&W.

As far as budget goes... dont go over $300-$400..

thanks
gokou

 

[bandphan]

Hello all,

Today is a happy day. I just purchased my first B&W speakers today. They are B&W 684 the main for my fronts.

They sound great.

I was wondering if you guys could suggest some woofer that would match my system. It doesn't have to be B&W.

As far as budget goes... dont go over $300-$400..

thanks
gokou

How big is your room, and are you doing HT or 2ch?
If you can up your budget to 600-650 you would be getting imo into a much better sub for a small incremental price increase. There is some opinions in this thread with a couple in your original budget.

 

[Midcow2]

very nice speakers

Hello all,

Today is a happy day. I just purchased my first B&W speakers today. They are B&W 684 the main for my fronts.

They sound great.

I was wondering if you guys could suggest some woofer that would match my system. It doesn't have to be B&W.

As far as budget goes... dont go over $300-$400..

thanks
gokou

Just my opinion but you may want to consider upping your subwoofer budget. The subwoofers I like best are SVS, but they start at $429 for the PB10-NSD and this might not be big enough if you take your room size into account.
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

If you stick stricky in your budget then Hsu makes very good subs also. The
STF-2 is $349 but it is only for mid-sized rooms http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

Your B & W are very nice speakers!;the sub woofer doesn't need to match. It is better to wait and buy a good sub. If you buy an inexpensive sub you will realize you have a cheap sub and will wnat to upgrade. Good Luck

 

[mazersteven]

gokou,

What dimensions is the room the sub will be going into. And are there any large opening to other areas of the house from that room?

 

[jamie2112]

Congratulations on your new B&Ws gokou. They are very nice and I am sure you will enjoy them. I would wait a little while and try to save some cash and buy a decent sub since you now have a Great set of mains......Enjoy

 

[annunaki]

Congrats on the wonderful speakers!

Room dimensions and overall bass goals would be paramount in determining proper choices for you.

 

[snappy_snoopy]

Congrats on the wonderful speakers!

Room dimensions and overall bass goals would be paramount in determining proper choices for you.

dude i love you signature , i also agree room dimensions are important unless you want to go for a multi sub system, and learn from my mistake wait a little longer save a little more and get those speakers you really want.

A sub is a important addition and can last a lifetime if you choose the right one from the beginning.

 

[gokou777]

How big is your room, and are you doing HT or 2ch?
If you can up your budget to 600-650 you would be getting imo into a much better sub for a small incremental price increase. There is some opinions in this thread with a couple in your original budget.

the room is 12 x 12, but with 2 open walls. One leads to entrance, one leads to kitchen. lol...it's a small apt.

Currently, I am doing 2ch only. that's why i am searching for the .1 woofer. Eventually I want a HT setup when I get my dream home. (praying)

gokou

 

[bandphan]

the room is 12 x 12, but with 2 open walls. One leads to entrance, one leads to kitchen. lol...it's a small apt.

Currently, I am doing 2ch only. that's why i am searching for the .1 woofer. Eventually I want a HT setup when I get my dream home. (praying)

gokou

If your receiver has a variable crossover the pb10 from svs would be a good choice,the next model up gets into the 600 range, and then there are a couple of other choices there. The other in your range is the A3-300
which has a built in crossover. The svs would my choice at the dollar, and i havent heard the ed 300, but have the 350. If your limited to B&M stores, let us know the brands you have access to. Others will chime in whith a couple of suggestion

 

[annunaki]

I too would suggest taking a look at the SVS PB-10. It is a great sub for the money.

Some other value options with that size room would be:

The Dayton/HSU 12" from Parts Express.

If you don't mind a little bit of simple assembly the Dayton Titanic 10" kit.

If I come up with some more I will let you know.

 

[ironmike86]

You have B&W speakers . Save you$$ get a better sub. I would get at least an Epik Valor or better $600+