wattage and price?

[fisherdan]

what all the watts about?
how come i can buy a 125watt k&m sub that has a msrp of about $900.00
or a 600watt jbl sub for msrp of about $800.00?
the price is close but the watts is way different. please dont get to techy on me as im new to home theater.
i was maby thinking they rate there watts different, but then again, if your talking engines, horsepower is horsepower, any way u look at it.
Please help, im so confused,

 

[jamie2112]

1st of all how much is your sub budget?

 

[fisherdan]

realistically about 400 or so. i can get the jbl-l8400 new for 400 bucks, and that's what I'm leaning towards, Ive heard one demoed, but today i saw a M&K v1250 used for 400 bucks. the jbl being 600wats and the M&K being 125watts.

 

[Stripes]

what all the watts about?
how come i can buy a 125watt k&m sub that has a msrp of about $900.00
or a 600watt jbl sub for msrp of about $800.00?
the price is close but the watts is way different. please dont get to techy on me as im new to home theater.
i was maby thinking they rate there watts different, but then again, if your talking engines, horsepower is horsepower, any way u look at it.
Please help, im so confused,

It can be tricky, wattage can be greatly exagerated. Some can claim 1000 watts but may only actually put out a fraction of that. Some will only put out their peak short term wattage. Others your going to pay for build quality and the name that is on the sub.

Here are some subs that will get you out of the wattage mentality-

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/ValorOverview.html

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-760


I'll put Epiks 350watt Bash against JBL's 600watt sub anyday

 

[mazersteven]

what all the watts about?
how come i can buy a 125watt k&m sub that has a msrp of about $900.00
or a 600watt jbl sub for msrp of about $800.00?
the price is close but the watts is way different.

There is alot more that goes into building a subwoofer then watts. Enclosure design, amp, driver, crossover, all play a big part. Don't get caught up on the watts. Watts are determined from enclosure size/design and driver.

And you just can't purchase a subwoofer and connect it to your system and expect performance. Choosing the right subwoofer is critical to your HT experience. Choosing a subwoofer is all about your rooms volume.

What size room, and are there openings to other areas of the house?

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Listen to Mazer, I second everything he said. And forget subs from Best Buy and other big brick and mortor chain stores, you'll do much better buying from an Internet Direct company as posted before. Hsu Research, SVsound (SVS), and Epik would be on my short list.

First two questions:

How big is your room, and how much is your budget for a sub?

Ric

 

[fisherdan]

room size is 15x24 with 8 ft ceilings. two openings, the size of a doorway.

best buy isnt selling the jbl l8400, i was it demoed at a jbl /harmon Kardon class that i went to. and i can get it wholesale for 400$ retail is about 800$.

from what im hearing, it look like i should buy one of the brands you mentioned.
i just want to clarify. a 800$ retail jbl sub
vs.
a 500$ retail above mentioned brand.


you guys would pick the other brand?

ill be hooking this all up to a Harmon Karden avr347 (already have)
fronts = jbl-L820 (wish list)
surround = jbl=L820 (wish list)
surround back = jbl-L820 (wish list)
center = jbl-LC2 (already have)
Sub woofer = ???????? (tbd)
thanks again for looking and helping me.

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