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grinchmob

Audiophyte
Please HELP me choose a sub!

Hey guys,

I have been reading around this forum for the last couple of days.

I have a Rotel and B&W system in my main listening/watching room. The room is 22' X 24'. When I first set up the system my friend gave me a Klipsch RW12 sub (you can't refuse a freebie).

I never like the sound of it. It seemed sort of flubby to me. Recently, the sub fried so I have been looking for a replacement. Maybe the klipsch failing is a blessing in disguise!

Anyway, I start reading on the net looking for a replacement and I just am getting more and more confused! Seems every forum has their chosen favorite.

From what I have read it seems I should look for a sealed sub. I know its a big room but I am not looking to shake the house. I use it about 50/50 for audio (ROCK) and HT. When I first started looking The Velodye DEQ series interested me, then SVS, then HSU.............

I am confused!!!!!

Can I get some input on choosing a sub for say 500-1000? I am looking to purchase in the next few days. And, I DONT WANT DIY.

Please, pretty please?

Thanks,
Jon
 
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64met

64met

Audioholic
Hey guys,

I have been reading around this forum for the last couple of days.

I have a Rotel and B&W system in my main listening/watching room. The room is 22' X 24'. When I first set up the system my friend gave me a Klipsch RW12 sub (you can't refuse a freebie).

I never like the sound of it. It seemed sort of flubby to me. Recently, the sub fried so I have been looking for a replacement. Maybe the klipsch failing is a blessing in disguise!

Anyway, I start reading on the net looking for a replacement and I just am getting more and more confused! Seems every forum has their chosen favorite.

From what I have read it seems I should look for a sealed sub. I know its a big room but I am not looking to shake the house. I use it about 50/50 for audio (ROCK) and HT. When I first started looking The Velodye DEQ series interested me, then SVS, then HSU.............

I am confused!!!!!

Can I get some input on choosing a sub for say 500-1000? I am looking to purchase in the next few days. And, I DONT WANT DIY.

Please, pretty please?

Thanks,
Jon

Have U looked @ outlaw subs? I have the LFM1x and LOVE it!
 
TheFactor

TheFactor

Audioholic Field Marshall
How Much are you looking to spend ? Even though your not looking to shake your house And these probably could I think you'll like the quality and sound of these subs and wont sound muddy very clean solid base IMO . The SVS PB12NSD or SVS PB13 ultra and if you need maybe a smaller sub if room is a issue the SVS sb12-plus or for the PB12-plus . Theres a lot of great subs out there but I had a Velodydne dps 10 and it was decent for movies but music it was bad imo very muddy it just wasnt musical and then I bought The SVS pb12nsd and what a great sub and reasonable priced it was great for music and movies too for 599 its hard to beat without building your own "DYI" . Im upgrading now to the SVS PB13-Ultra and not because the nsd didnt satisfy me im just greedy . Im sure some will have others they recommend so you'll have some nice choices. Good luck with your Decision :)
 
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alexwakelin

Full Audioholic
From what I have read it seems I should look for a sealed sub.
I may be opening a can of worms here...
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the only advantage a sealed sub has over a well designed ported sub is size. A well designed ported sub will not be "boomy" as many people say.
 
TheFactor

TheFactor

Audioholic Field Marshall
He can always get the PB12-plus or PB13-ultra since there ports can be plugged And tuned accordingly ;)
 
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grinchmob

Audiophyte
Thanks guys....................any thoughts on Aperion?
 
AVRat

AVRat

Audioholic Ninja
For your room size, assuming an 8’ ceiling height, and spending < $1000 I’d suggest an AV123 MFW-15 or Epik Sentinel. BTW, patience is a virtue especially when you want to obtain the right product.

The SVS Plus would work:cool: but it’s a budget buster.:(
 
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grinchmob

Audiophyte
Thanks to those who responded. I guess there was just no getting around it......

I went with a PB12 Plus
 
Adam

Adam

Audioholic Jedi
Congrats on your purchase! I bet that you'll be really happy with that sub.
 
TheFactor

TheFactor

Audioholic Field Marshall
Thanks to those who responded. I guess there was just no getting around it......

I went with a PB12 Plus
Much congrats :D Your going to love it!!! and welcome to the SVS Family :)
 

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