1. What size subwoofer is most appealing to you? 8”, 10”, 12” or ??
12" subs appeal most to me from the standpoint of a good balance between footprint (size) and performance.
2. Do you prefer single or dual driver design, either active or with passive radiators?
I prefer single driver design as the dual driver design usually impacts the subwoofer's footprint too much.
3. Do you like the sound of front firing or floor firing designs?
No preference here, though down firing designs tend to allow easier placement, but from a "sound" perspective, I have not found that one is necessarily better than the other.
4. In choosing between SPL or low frequency extension, which is attribute more important to you?
They're both important, though I'd place stronger importance on clean SPL than bottomless depth...
5. Do you prefer super compact (high pressure) subwoofers or are conventional (larger) designs more desirable?
My preference is a balance of the two (if possible), but if footprint is not an issue, I'd prefer the larger, more conventional design.
6. Do you place your sub in a corner of the room or somewhere away from the wall?
Somewhat corner-loaded.
7. Would you rather have a sub with a built in amplifier or a dedicated stand alone amplifier?
Built-in, though choice of the two is a nice option as well.
8. Would you rather have an Auto Room EQ system with a measuring microphone or manual parametric controls allow you to set the EQ yourself?
I'd rather have an auto room EQ system, so long as it was accurate in all room types. Otherwise, manual would be my choice if the auto option was not more than 80% accurate.
9. What price range do you feel is the most desirable for a high performance subwoofer system (be realistic!)
$1,500-2,000.
10. What color and finish is the most desirable to you? If you had the choice of two finishes, what would they be?
Rosewood and light maple.