Replacing Parents Subwoofer

[mx416]

Hi All,

Looking for some help on replacing my parents subwoofer. There current subwoofer has died, which isn’t to bad after 15ish years. The sub that I am looking to replace is a DCM TB1010.

My parents are not bass heads and do not need any thing fancy. Just looking for a solid “cheapest“ replacement. Looking for similar or better performance.

No app or special controls are needed. Finish can be standard black wood grain or something similar.

Size doesn’t matter either. The space it will go in can handle any size in the cheap (under 500 dollar range).

Currently looking at the RSL 10E. But am open to suggestion.

Cheers

 

[ski2xblack]

The cheapest subs are the Daytons, e.g. the sub 1200 isn't too bad. The RSL subs are probably better, and about the best values out there, so you are on the right track. Unless they need a more capable sub than the 10E, get it with no regrets. The 10S is slightly better but may not be necessary for your parents needs.

 

[Matt34]

the RSL or Tonewinner SW D1000 when it’s on sale. I picked a couple up when they were under $400.

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[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yeah, if they don’t care for bass, just get the cheapest nice looking sub.

 

[Matt34]

Surprisingly, the Polk Signature Elite ES subs are a good option when on sale. I have the 8” in the basement for a 2.1 system and it’s great for that.

 

[Kingnoob]

Surprisingly, the Polk Signature Elite ES subs are a good option when on sale. I have the 8” in the basement for a 2.1 system and it’s great for that.

Dang I would not pay full price for this one, but maybe $2-300 off I can understand it. Definitely better than the cheap subs I’m using downstairs. But until one breaks why replace them?? I might just stick to my bedroom system and abandon my 4.1 downstairs.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-AeZOoIMU4gM/p_107ES10SUB/Polk-Signature-Elite-ES10.html

 

[Matt34]

Dang I would not pay full price for this one, but maybe $2-300 off I can understand it. Definitely better than the cheap subs I’m using downstairs. But until one breaks why replace them?? I might just stick to my bedroom system and abandon my 4.1 downstairs.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-AeZOoIMU4gM/p_107ES10SUB/Polk-Signature-Elite-ES10.html

Agreed, I bought from Amazon, used like new. (Customer return I believe.)

 

[moreira85]

I got my parents a Dayton and returned it. It lacked bass. Ended up getting HSU STF-2 and they are very happy. Take a look at BIC America on amazon. They will be happy with that.

 

[Kingnoob]

I got my parents a Dayton and returned it. It lacked bass. Ended up getting HSU STF-2 and they are very happy. Take a look at BIC America on amazon. They will be happy with that.

shame the Dayton didn’t work which size and model did you try ?
Wow how did you find a model that old ?

Hsu Research STF-2 Subwoofer Test & Review

Hsu Research STF-2 Test & Review By Ed Mullen 1) Introduction: The STF series of subwoofers from Hsu Research are fixed tune units with the tuning frequency carefully chosen to provide an optimal balance of extension and output. These subs were designed for enthusiast who doesn’t need...

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10” woofer is no longer offered by the brand

 

[moreira85]

This was awhile ago that we got the hsu. For the Dayton we tried Dayton sub-1000