Subwoofer? on a budget :(

[ttt0649]

I got a free hand me down JBL/Bose Home Theater system with a Pioneer V919 receiver. Everything sounds decent (can't complain, it was free...) besides the tiny Bose subwoofer.

I wanted to get something decent for under 400$. Any suggestions? Ive been reading reviews but it seems like everything is above 600.00.

The system will be placed in my small bedroom.

 

[Patrukas777]

I got a free hand me down JBL/Bose Home Theater system with a Pioneer V919 receiver. Everything sounds decent (can't complain, it was free...) besides the tiny Bose subwoofer.

I wanted to get something decent for under 400$. Any suggestions? Ive been reading reviews but it seems like everything is above 600.00.

The system will be placed in my small bedroom.

How big is the bedroom?...give dimensions.

You can always buy used...check out the SELL YOUR GEAR THREADS.....they got some decent subs for a great price. You can always save up for a few months or more and get a really nice sub. I tend to think the sub is one of the most important speakers to get (I love Bass, not the ones that swim in water haha).....if you get a really nice one, then you can slowly upgrade the other speakers over time. Don't settle for something thats going to get you by.....Get something good, and build the system from the sub up.

 

[ttt0649]

You make a good point. I will do more research and see what i come up with.
The room size is about 15'x15'

Yes, I am just like you. I love bass!! I got a JL W6 subwoofer ported in my ride .

great advice, Thank you!

 

[alphaiii]

A few very good under $400 options:

HSU STF2
http://hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

Energy ESW-V10
http://www.wwstereo.com/#/ecommerce/store/Speakers/33/144980//

Elemental Designs A2-300 (lots of output and extension, but probably not as clean/articulate sounding as the others)
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=407

Martin Logan Dynamo (more for music...it's a very small sealed 10" sub, so not going to give you near the output of the above ported options)
http://www.amazon.com/MartinLogan-DYNBLD-Dynamo-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B000FIJA6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249629879&sr=8-1

 

[Patrukas777]

You make a good point. I will do more research and see what i come up with.
The room size is about 15'x15'

Yes, I am just like you. I love bass!! I got a JL W6 subwoofer ported in my ride .

great advice, Thank you!

If you like the JL W6 subs....then you should talk to some of the guys on here that can give you the details on building your own DIY sub using JL subs, including the powerful W7....these guys got tons of knoweledge. It will still cost you a lot of money; However, you could build it bit by bit...(you get some money, build a lil more at a time). These guys will swear to you that the DIY sub will perform as well if not better than expensive subs out there, and for a fraction of the cost.

 

[shadyJ]

Also check out the Bic Acoustech PL-200 Subwoofer. Very nice sub for the price.

There is also this Dayton 15" kit from the Audioholics store. If you are willing to put one together it will probably outperform all of the above mentioned ones.

 

[rnatalli]

HSU STF-2 and don't look back

 

[ttt0649]

Wow, great advice guys. Now, the tough part, which one to get... lol

Thank You all.

 

[iso9001]

It hasn't been mentioned, but I have a KEF PSW2500 that I've been letting collect dust. I replaced it with a smaller KEF because the 2500 was a little too much for the size room it was in.

I can recommend the KEF subs,

 

[Patrukas777]

Wow, great advice guys. Now, the tough part, which one to get... lol

Thank You all.

Have you decided on a sub yet?