Best $300 Sub for music?

[oceanax13]

Hello, I'm back again for more advice...
I just started college this fall, and I am in need of a new sub. It will be used 99% of the time for music. I'm really close to buying a BIC H-100, but I was wondering if there is anything else out there in the price range that is great for music? I listen to everything, today I was listening to Boston, tomorrow I might listen to gangster rap. Also, on BIC's website they list an F12 sub, and a VK12 sub, both might be a hair cheaper, does anyone have any opinions between those and the H-100?
Thanks
Jim

 

[anamorphic96]

Hello, I'm back again for more advice...
I just started college this fall, and I am in need of a new sub. It will be used 99% of the time for music. I'm really close to buying a BIC H-100, but I was wondering if there is anything else out there in the price range that is great for music? I listen to everything, today I was listening to Boston, tomorrow I might listen to gangster rap. Also, on BIC's website they list an F12 sub, and a VK12 sub, both might be a hair cheaper, does anyone have any opinions between those and the H-100?
Thanks
Jim

Check out the HSU STF 1 or 2.

http://hsuresearch.com/

 

[njedpx3]

I agree Hsu ST1 or ST2 are good subs in your price range.

I like SVS subs even better but most are above you price maximum. However, you can peruse their web site for b-stock ( cosmetically flawed , but acoustically perfect) and occasioanlly find a bargain.
Right nowthey have a PC12-NSD sub ( awesome) but above your price range for $499 https://svsound.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=120&CFID=33305&CFTOKEN=28419900Keep looking and maybe they will have one that meets your price requirements.

Another very good entry sub to consider is the Dayton SUB-120 HT for only $155. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-635#

Good Luck! ( with your sub and with college )

Forest Man

 

[audiohonic65]

That's a good piece of advice and price for a nice device like that. I am also thinking of buying one of them.

 

[j_garcia]

Parts Express also offered the Dayton Elite 10" sub designed by Dr. Hsu for under $300, however I just looked and it has apparently been discontinued. So I'd have to go with the STF-1 or 2 also.

 

[lsiberian]

Hello, I'm back again for more advice...
I just started college this fall, and I am in need of a new sub. It will be used 99% of the time for music. I'm really close to buying a BIC H-100, but I was wondering if there is anything else out there in the price range that is great for music? I listen to everything, today I was listening to Boston, tomorrow I might listen to gangster rap. Also, on BIC's website they list an F12 sub, and a VK12 sub, both might be a hair cheaper, does anyone have any opinions between those and the H-100?
Thanks
Jim

I think a pair of noise isolating headphones is a must for college. If you're in a noisy area. Check out the Etymotic headphones. If I had these in college I would have had so much better grades.

On a sub I suggest you get the Dayton 12" and save the rest of your money for finals week binge eating.

 

[TriMe]

I like the Theater Solutions RT500

 

[JJMP50]

My 2 cents

Perhaps an unfair choice since I just got mine a couple of days ago, but the Outlaw LFM1c does music great and at the sale price of $319 (shipping included)...it gets my vote.

 

[HDPCsound]

Get a Bic H100.. they're superb....stunning sound and quality

 

[rnatalli]

Shame Outlaw doesn't have the LFM-1 Compact on sale anymore

The HSU STF-1 or Aperion 8A would be my picks. If you can stretch for the STF-2, I'd go for that. The eD A3S - 250 is also worth a look being a sealed design, but I haven't heard one yet so not sure how musical it is.