Subwoofer advice

[Eric2469]

Hi there I'm looking to upgrade my b&w asw 600 sub
I'm looking at a svs pb 12 nsd or a m&k mx 350 thx sub
Any advice would be appreciated

 

[ryanosaur]

Why these two Subs particularly?

 

[Eric2469]

Why these two Subs particularly?

Just the two I've been looking at and get at a half decent price
My system is anthem statement d2 parasound 5 chanel amp fronts are b&w,704 rears b&w 602 nuance centre channel

 

[Eric2469]

Any thoughts?

 

[Eric2469]

Why these two Subs particularly?

I can get a half decent price on them used any thoughts

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd take the SVS over the M&K in this case. Assume these are both used? Curious, what's the price?

 

[Eric2469]

I'd take the SVS over the M&K in this case. Assume these are both used? Curious, what's the price?

Mk 700 or the svs pb12 nsd 400

 

[Eric2469]

Mk 700 or the svs pb12 nsd 400

Will the svs be better than my b&w asw 600

 

[lovinthehd]

I would think so, but they're not particularly comparable as they are somewhat different, the B&W being a sealed 10" and the SVS a ported 12". The SVS would be more powerful particularly in the lowest frequencies as well as having better extension. What's your use? Mix of movies/music?

 

[Eric2469]

I would think so, but they're not particularly comparable as they are somewhat different, the B&W being a sealed 10" and the SVS a ported 12". The SVS would be more powerful particularly in the lowest frequencies as well as having better extension. What's your use? Mix of movies/music?

Yes about 50 50 but I do like Good sound I just want to really feel it and I don't with my asw 600 do the prices seem fair I can also get a svs PC 12 the cylinder could I possibly pair the two svs or not needed?

 

[lovinthehd]

The subs from B&W have never been particularly worthy (same for many speaker companies who put out subs more as accessories to their speakers) IMO. The SVS subs are very good and while I prefer identical subs for multi-sub setups, they're probably close enough in performance to not be any particular issue between the PC vs PB models from SVS. Is the PC12 also an older model?

 

[Eric2469]

The subs from B&W have never been particularly worthy (same for many speaker companies who put out subs more as accessories to their speakers) IMO. The SVS subs are very good and while I prefer identical subs for multi-sub setups, they're probably close enough in performance to not be any particular issue between the PC vs PB models from SVS. Is the PC12 also an older model?

Yes it is so would you suggest I get both or one to try first
And I agree I love my 704s but the sub is horrible so will I get good bass I can feel in movies n music from the svs
And am I correct that it will be a night n day difference like when I go to see it will it give me the wow factor

 

[Eric2469]

The subs from B&W have never been particularly worthy (same for many speaker companies who put out subs more as accessories to their speakers) IMO. The SVS subs are very good and while I prefer identical subs for multi-sub setups, they're probably close enough in performance to not be any particular issue between the PC vs PB models from SVS. Is the PC12 also an older model?

And is the price sound good or no

 

[lovinthehd]

The price for the PB sub sounds decent, perhaps a tad high but if well taken care of, still a savings over current models. I'd also think about their latest models like the PB1000 Pro as well as the PB2000 Pro....

 

[Eric2469]

The price for the PB sub sounds decent, perhaps a tad high but if well taken care of, still a savings over current models. I'd also think about their latest models like the PB1000 Pro as well as the PB2000 Pro....

Would they be that much better
Do you think I'm gonna get what I'm looking for with one or do I need both or do you have any other suggestions

 

[lovinthehd]

The newer ones are more capable, whether that will translate to a difference in your use, hard to know. I am a fan of multiple subs to deal with room modes better, tho.

 

[Eric2469]

The newer ones are more capable, whether that will translate to a difference in your use, hard to know. I am a fan of multiple subs to deal with room modes better, tho.

Ok I'm just hoping to get a wow factor over my asw 600
Would you possibly suggest any other subs or am I moving in the right direction
And you don't like the m&k mx 350thx correct it's got dual 12 in drivers push pull technology

 

[Eric2469]

The newer ones are more capable, whether that will translate to a difference in your use, hard to know. I am a fan of multiple subs to deal with room modes better, tho.

Any other advice

 

[lovinthehd]

Ok I'm just hoping to get a wow factor over my asw 600
Would you possibly suggest any other subs or am I moving in the right direction
And you don't like the m&k mx 350thx correct it's got dual 12 in drivers push pull technology

Just depends how much you want to spend I DIY my subs these days. Not that I don't particularly like M&K, but no personal experience either; they get good reports but the new owners of the brand aren't quite like the original guys either. It looks to be a decent sub, seems there's both a mk 1 and mk 2 model, too but not sure of the difference, not a lot of details available out there, altho there's this https://www.soundandvision.com/content/mk-s-150p-thx-speaker-mx-350-thx-subwoofer-page-2 . If you want to see a modern take on that design you might check out the Arendal sub that has been reviewed here recently.

 

[ryanosaur]

How big is the TOTAL ROOM VOLUME that the subwoofer is in? (Not just a listening corner of a Great Room, but the whole space it is exposed to, please.)