Best $350 subwoofer for my setup?

[Rylicious]

Many of you posted some great ideas back when I said I was in the market for home audio on Cyber Monday.

I finally decided on the second generation Pioneer Andrew Jones speakers with the Denon 1912 receiver. After getting everything hooked up, it all sounds amazing. I waited a month on purchasing a sub, and now a lot of the recommendations that were posted at the time are not on sale anymore or not available at all so I thought I'd ask you pros, especially considering my budget has increased now by $100.

I don't need anything too over the top- it's for my casual home theater listening/viewing and I don't throw any crazy parties or anything. It'd be about 20% music, 20% games, and 60% movies. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[zieglj01]

One good option, is the Cadence CSX12
CSX12 Mark II - Cadence Sound Store

 

[ParadigmDawg]

One good option, is the Cadence CSX12
CSX12 Mark II - Cadence Sound Store

Agreed.......

 

[agarwalro]

For $400 you can get 2x BIC America F12 subs.

 

[Rylicious]

For $400 you can get 2x BIC America F12 subs.

How much better is that one than the cadence mentioned x2 above? I did get a small Christmas bonus... and would it be too over the top or just better quality sound? Not looking to rattle the house.. too much (or scare the cats up the curtains lol).

 

[agarwalro]

How much better is that one than the cadence mentioned x2 above? I did get a small Christmas bonus...

First and foremost, your budget is $350. 2x F12's is 15% over budget and 2x CSX12 is a whopping 60% over. Not good financial management .

would it be too over the top or just better quality sound? Not looking to rattle the house.. too much (or scare the cats up the curtains lol).

Honestly, you'll be just fine with one CSX12 .

 

[Rylicious]

First and foremost, your budget is $350. 2x F12's is 15% over budget and 2x CSX12 is a whopping 60% over. Not good financial management .



Honestly, you'll be just fine with one CSX12 .

My fault, I meant the cadence had 2x the recommendations, not 2x the sub. Was on my phone and making inappropriate abbreviations. Didn't realize you were recommending two subs either. I only need 1- thanks for the suggestions.

 

[ImcLoud]

For $30 over budget you can get the cadence 15" too...

I would go with the HSU STF-2 Subwoofer though, since I have heard it and know its amazing for the price...

 

[agarwalro]

I would go with the HSU STF-2 Subwoofer though, since I have heard it and know its amazing for the price...

No.

Cadence is 12" ported vs STF is 10" ported. +1 for Cadence.
Cadence weighs 67lb vs. STF's 37lb. +1 for Cadence

Last but not the least, here is a writeup on the CSX-12, being compared to a much more expensive Epik sub.

For $30 over budget you can get the cadence 15" too...

Hell Yeah!!! . +100.

 

[zieglj01]

I would prefer the 12 inch Cadence over the 15 inch Cadence.
The 12" measurements look better to me.
Review: Cadence CSX-12 Mark II Subwoofer | Sound and Vision Magazine

 

[agarwalro]

I would prefer the 12 inch Cadence over the 15 inch Cadence.
The 12" measurements look better to me.
Review: Cadence CSX-12 Mark II Subwoofer | Sound and Vision Magazine

The low end extension could be better, but the sub plays clean.
Cadence CSX15 Mark II Measurements and Analysis — Reviews and News from Audioholics