Looking for some help on subs

[frank772]

I just moved into a new house. The family room is 22x20x9 open to the kitchen. I am looking for a sub that can hit tight, low bass for movies, and want it to be musical too. I have a sensitive ear, and hate muddy bass. I don't mind paying for a good sub. I think it better to buy a better piece once, than buying twice.
Thank you for any help you can give.

 

[jaxvon]

I'm not sure what your budget is, but if you need clean bass, look to the Velodyne HGS and DD series, as well as the Martin Logan subs.

 

[zumbo]

(IMO)For the sound you want, a sealed unit is what you need. It's gonna cost for the sound you are describing in a room that size. Some bass traps will be needed for sure. What's the budget?

I had to go with a ported design. It was just tooooo expensive to get a sealed unit with enough power to fill my room. I set my crossover @60, and get a good bit of quality punch from my towers. It took a lot of work with my sub, but I am pleased. Lots of tips from members and Audioholics.

 

[Matt34]

I just moved into a new house. The family room is 22x20x9 open to the kitchen. I am looking for a sub that can hit tight, low bass for movies, and want it to be musical too. I have a sensitive ear, and hate muddy bass. I don't mind paying for a good sub. I think it better to buy a better piece once, than buying twice.
Thank you for any help you can give.

...and a room the size of yours I'd look for a pair.

 

[zumbo]

I have not heard these subs, but I would be very tempted to try one or two.

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?sHist=12-161&menu=true&Sort=highPrice&Page=4&id=29988

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?sHist=12-161&menu=true&Sort=highPrice&Page=3&id=29989

 

[KC23]

I just moved into a new house. The family room is 22x20x9 open to the kitchen. I am looking for a sub that can hit tight, low bass for movies, and want it to be musical too. I have a sensitive ear, and hate muddy bass. I don't mind paying for a good sub. I think it better to buy a better piece once, than buying twice.
Thank you for any help you can give.

Axiom EP500. A fair number of reviews on it, including this site.

EP500 review

Axiom web site

 

[frank772]

I have heard the paridigm psw2200 and seismic 12, klipsch rsw12, martin logan, and b&w. I going this weekend to look at more. What about this dominator-caver I have heard of.

 

[MACCA350]

Velodyne Digital Drive 15 or 18

cheers

 

[Wyngdh]

I just moved into a new house. The family room is 22x20x9 open to the kitchen. I am looking for a sub that can hit tight, low bass for movies, and want it to be musical too. I have a sensitive ear, and hate muddy bass. I don't mind paying for a good sub. I think it better to buy a better piece once, than buying twice.
Thank you for any help you can give.

I have an awkwardly shaped room and invested in the B&W ASW650. I however am biased, being of the opinion that B&W still make the best speakers for sound quality. I am always more concerned about musical quality and detail. B&W delivers on all counts. The Eagles' "Hell Freezes over" DVD has never sounded so good. I was even able to pick up nuances I hadn't heard before. My musical preferences range from opera, classical, blues, jazz, folk and a little rock (but not heavy). From what I've read, it's not so much whether you buy one or 2 subwoofers, it's more about placement.

I didn't have a big budget to blow, so this is what I have:

S/W B&W ASW650 (Crossover 80**)
B&W 602S3 front
LCR600 S3 centre
B&W610i (rear surrounds)*
Denon3805
Denon 2910
Marantz CD63MkII

*If you know B&W, you've guessed it - I've been a fan for a long time. In fact, it's been a 20+ year romance. I do the bi-wiring thing and am convinced you get better sound clarity. I'm waiting to win the lottery, then it's the Nautilus range.

** I experimented with Crossover 60 but I just didn't have to the time necessary to fiddle about, so I reset it to 80.