Monoprice subwoofers

[zieglj01]

Hmm, maybe that 8" HSU-esigned sub that sells for $64 is better?

I mean HSU can't design anything bad, can he?

Since you have a Bic sub - buy the monoprice one, or the Sherwood
and do a subwoofer shootout!

 

[3db]

Wow. A "HSU-designed" powered sub for $67 shipped to your front porch.

Four HSU 8" powered subs for $268 shipped.

I guess these subs would be good for poor college students who want some bass.

I found this... looks identical to the amp used on Acoustic Audio HD-SUB12 according to the thread below

http://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/174187-official-monoprice-subwoofer-thread-2.html#post5188773

 

[3db]

From page 10 of their PDF of the link below;

http://www.acousticaudiodirect.com./Powered_Sub_Manual.pdf

Claimed response is 20-250Hz
Senstivity 99db@1W/1M
Shippweight 47 pounds

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

From page 10 of their PDF of the link below;

http://www.acousticaudiodirect.com./Powered_Sub_Manual.pdf

Claimed response is 20-250Hz
Senstivity 99db@1W/1M
Shippweight 47 pounds

Amp portions don't match - there are also AA sub from with 12" woofers at 24-250Hz and 35Lbs, but none of them have 150w spec .... the amp looks exactly same - specs of amp are different and I assume driver could be as well..

Sorry - I wish that $84 sub had ANY response at 20hz even f10

 

[3db]

Amp portions don't match - there are also AA sub from with 12" woofers at 24-250Hz and 35Lbs, but none of them have 150w spec .... the amp looks exactly same - specs of amp are different and I assume driver could be as well..

Sorry - I wish that $84 sub had ANY response at 20hz even f10

I guess I'll be keeping my 10" PSB subsonic5 for a while longer.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I guess I'll be keeping my 10" PSB subsonic5 for a while longer.

How much did you paid for it?

 

[3db]

How much did you paid for it?

$500 8 years ago

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

$500 8 years ago

$500 today gets your 12" 80 lbs monster with extension to 18 hz
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

 

[3db]

$500 today gets your 12" 80 lbs monster with extension to 18 hz
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

Times have changed. However, I still have teh disadvantage of living in Canada. I'm guessing it would cost me an additional $150 shipping. I'll give them email as this does looks like a good deal.

 

[Pyrrho]

$500 today gets your 12" 80 lbs monster with extension to 18 hz
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

Times have changed. However, I still have teh disadvantage of living in Canada. I'm guessing it would cost me an additional $150 shipping. I'll give them email as this does looks like a good deal.

Yes, times have changed. Subwoofers are cheaper/better than they used to be. I still don't think one can get a decent subwoofer for $84.10, but I would like to be proven wrong.

 

[3db]

Email sent to HSU... If its only a $150 buck's more, I may bite on this.

 

[3db]

From HSU..

The base cost + shipping + brokerage fees for (1) VTF-2 MK3 Satin Black shipped via FedEx International Economy service is $743.21 USD. Note that this includes a $40 instant discount on regular base cost, as the unit is currently on sale.


For $750Cdn, I get a sub shipped to me that will hit 20Hz solidly. Is itr possible to beat this performance for the price keeping note that I live in Canada?

 

[its phillip]

Maybe. I guess it depends on how close you are to sonic boom audio or how much they charge for shipping (i don't know your tax rates either):
http://www.sonicboomaudio.com/new-pb12nsd-powered-box-sub-12-nsd-woofer-black-p-6.html?zenid=36491da3e8b85fafb501cd68cee800b5
http://www.sonicboomaudio.com/svs-pc12nsd-12inch-nsd-sledge-cylinder-subwoofer-p-30.html?zenid=36491da3e8b85fafb501cd68cee800b5

I guess you could also check out funky waves / funk audio and see what Mr. Funk can do for you at that price.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yes, times have changed. Subwoofers are cheaper/better than they used to be. I still don't think one can get a decent subwoofer for $84.10, but I would like to be proven wrong.

I think it depends on our definition of "decent".

A lot of people find Bose to be "decent".

So perhaps, we could recommend these $64 & $84 subwoofers to people who are thinking about buying Bose cubes or Sony cubes or something.

 

[GranteedEV]

From HSU..

The base cost + shipping + brokerage fees for (1) VTF-2 MK3 Satin Black shipped via FedEx International Economy service is $743.21 USD. Note that this includes a $40 instant discount on regular base cost, as the unit is currently on sale.


For $750Cdn, I get a sub shipped to me that will hit 20Hz solidly. Is itr possible to beat this performance for the price keeping note that I live in Canada?

A CSS Quartet 12 will beast over that!!

... Flat Pack Kit....... Assembly required ;P. Or if you only need a sub for a narrow bandwidth from 20hz to 60hz, a Trio 12 Folded Horn Kit or two...

 

[krzywica]

$500 today gets your 12" 80 lbs monster with extension to 18 hz
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

If you tune that thing to 18hz you get a massive amount of port chuffing at higher volumes...which is super annoying. Sounds great when tuned to 25hz though (port plug removed).

I might actually buy one of these to try out in my office setup, and I wouldn't be apposed to sending it in to have Gene, Tom, or Clint review this.

 

[afterlife2]

Waiting for a review too. I wanna see how they both compare.

 

[MidnightSensi2]

Someone who knows how to measure: buy one, measure it, review it, return it.

Bet if Audioholics contacted them to review it they'd go for it. Good press for them (even if it doesn't perform excellent, it may FOR THE DOLLAR be a good buy - in following with Monoprices past of offering nice stuff for cheap).

 

[laalvarezm]

Yes I want to see the review before I move to any direction

 

[benjammin]

Yes I want to see the review before I move to any direction

I've been thinking of buying and possibly returning but I'm afraid it would end up in the garage and never get returned.