1st sub purchase

[BCguy]

Need some help/advise! I have a carpeted family room in my basement, 17ft. x 18ft. w/8ft ceiling and fairly closed off to the rest of the basement and I'm looking for my 1st subwoofer. I am somewhat limited by my "better half" who is OK with it as long as I keep the sub small. I have a $500-$600 budget and I've got my eye on 2-3 subs. I listened to the Def Tech supercubeIII and like it! I've also listened to the Martin Logan Dynamo but the sales rep wouldn't put it in the forward firing position so I really didn't get a good listen. Also I've read that the Sunfire D-8 is pretty good although I believe that sub has been discontinued. 70% movies, 30% music. Are these subs big enough for this room? Any opinions or experiences with these subs would be greatly appreciated!

 

[croseiv]

Are you completely opposed to internet direct vendors? Your possible choices will greatly increase (SVS, Epik, HSU, eD).

 

[speakerman39]

Are you completely opposed to internet direct vendors? Your possible choices will greatly increase (SVS, Epik, HSU, eD).

I agree here totally croseiv. One other I liked to add is Outlaw Audio. Right now the LFM-1Plus is till on sale for $499 for one OR two for $899. I have one and just ordered a second. Good luck in your decision.

Cheers,

Phil

 

[BCguy]

Are you completely opposed to internet direct vendors? Your possible choices will greatly increase (SVS, Epik, HSU, eD).

No, not opposed at all and I know the SVS and HSU have excellent reviews but they aren't small subs by any means. I need to check out Epik and eD...not familiar with them. Thanks for the reply!

 

[MDS]

No, not opposed at all and I know the SVS and HSU have excellent reviews but they aren't small subs by any means.

The SB12-Plus is about 13" cubed and weighs a mere 40 pounds. It would run about $150-$200 more (depending on wood finish vs basic black) than your stated budget. I have one in a 16 x 18 x 9 room and I think it works quite well (although SVS suggested two).

It fits into the decor pretty well and I don't have to call a friend to move the damn thing.

 

[Sheep]

Would the BC part of your BCguy name refer to British Columbia?

SheepStar

 

[j_garcia]

I agree with the SB-12 Plus. Small size and should have no problem with a room that size, though with an almost square footprint (room), good bass may be an issue.

 

[BCguy]

Thanks MDS...with the price of this sub I guess I never checked into it! If I can come up with alittle more $, that may be the way to go. Reviews on that sub look great too!

 

[BCguy]

Would the BC part of your BCguy name refer to British Columbia?

SheepStar

No, not British Columbia...my alma mater!

 

[crashkelly]

No, not British Columbia...my alma mater!

Not from British Columbia, well then my friend you deserve the best. Let me direct your attention to the wonderful and exhilarating Bose 3-2-1 Lifestyle system.........

just kidding and welcome to the forum!!

My location may say Calgary, but my home will always be Vancouver Island, BC

Cheers
Michael