TSC ASW-8 subs

[Matt34]

I have them hooked back up in the living room until my other sub arrives and am still impressed with these little guys. What is most surprising is the clean output I get all the way to 27-28hz even at levels above 85db. Anyone looking for a small sub around $100 should seriously take a look at these.

 

[swspiers]

I have them hooked back up in the living room until my other sub arrives and am still impressed with these little guys. What is most surprising is the clean output I get all the way to 27-28hz even at levels above 85db. Anyone looking for a small sub around $100 should seriously take a look at these.

Thanks Matt!

I'm seriously considering buying one of these after finding out that my local a/v guru uses an 8" Energy. I'll be using it to round out the bottom octave of Ohm Micro Walsh Talls. I have a small room, and don't listen to much above 85 db.

Then, in another year or two, I can splurge on the Emotiva's, assuming they get released by then.

-S

 

[Matt34]

Thanks Matt!

I'm seriously considering buying one of these after finding out that my local a/v guru uses an 8" Energy. I'll be using it to round out the bottom octave of Ohm Micro Walsh Talls. I have a small room, and don't listen to much above 85 db.

Then, in another year or two, I can splurge on the Emotiva's, assuming they get released by then.

-S

I don't think you'll be disappointed, especially for music. Even Gene liked them and he's been around a lot better gear than I have.

 

[swspiers]

Pretty darn impressive for a 50-watt, 8" sub! I have the crossover set pretty low at about 50 Hz, to fill in the bottom end. I left my ratshack meter at a friend's house, so I'm setting levels by ear (ha!), but so far so good.

My biggest problem is my whole system Due to ongoing construction, instead of my Parasound 2205 as an amp, I'm running my Parasound AVC-1800 preamp into an old HK AVR-20, which I use as an amp (the AVR-20 has no sub-out). I'll set-up my beast when we finish the trim.

So far though, the ASW-8 is more than holding its own with my Micro Walsh Talls. Not sure if I'll ever be able to integrate tone and timbre properly with a sub like this, but the deeper bass is more satisfying. It's fulfilling the need I had sonically, and that's quite an accomplishment.

 

[thebuckaman]

I couldn't be happier with my single in my bedroom. Great little sub.

 

[thebuckaman]

Cant be touched for the price

 

[swspiers]

Yeah.
I'm not saying that it matches a SVS SB-12Plus, or any of the other great subs out there (is this a great age for subwoofers, or what?). But on a dollar vs. performance basis, this little thing is incredible.

Matt- did you run any more tests or measurements on them? I have no way to accurately measure aside from a ratshack meter that I have out on loan right now.

In any case, this will more than hold me over until I get a bigger room. My current system has far more satisfying sound and bass than my old Deftechs ever did.

-S

 

[Gryfter]

I picked up one of these last week primarily to hold me over until I can afford something better and also to help me better judge what size sub I should ultimately use for the size of the room my HT is set up in. I wasn't expecting anything other than quality filler for my music and maybe a very mild punch for my movies. Holy Sh*t was I wrong! This tiny little thing rippled my frackin' walls... OK, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but holy hell, that's what it felt like. Keep in mind that my room is only 10' x 14' with an 8' ceiling but I was not expecting that kind of kick. I will most definitely be picking up a second one of these instead of going for a bigger unit right now. When I move my HT to a bigger room I will most definitely add a nice 12" eD sub to the mix but for right now 2 of these bad boys will be way more than enough.

 

[alphaiii]

So you ended up with the dual PA-120's in your main setup, right? Are you still using the ASW-8 elsewhere, or did you get rid of them?

 

[WmAx]

It this the beginning of the RISE OF THE MIGHTY EIGHTS ?

Who's going to be first to build some JL 8W7(the must brutal '8' currently manufactured) based little monsters?

-Chris

 

[gene]

I picked up one of these last week primarily to hold me over until I can afford something better and also to help me better judge what size sub I should ultimately use for the size of the room my HT is set up in. I wasn't expecting anything other than quality filler for my music and maybe a very mild punch for my movies. Holy Sh*t was I wrong! This tiny little thing rippled my frackin' walls... OK, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but holy hell, that's what it felt like. Keep in mind that my room is only 10' x 14' with an 8' ceiling but I was not expecting that kind of kick. I will most definitely be picking up a second one of these instead of going for a bigger unit right now. When I move my HT to a bigger room I will most definitely add a nice 12" eD sub to the mix but for right now 2 of these bad boys will be way more than enough.

My exact impression when I reviewed this unit. The performance/price ratio is off the charts on this little baby. I suggest 2 if you've got the space as I am sure most have the budget for a pair of them.

 

[anamorphic96]

I still own and used the TSC ASW-10 for a few months and was extremely impressed with its performance. Good clean output with nice extension to the upper 20hz range.

 

[Matt34]

So you ended up with the dual PA-120's in your main setup, right? Are you still using the ASW-8 elsewhere, or did you get rid of them?

I got rid of one and the other I'm using in my main setup in the back of my room with the two pa-120 up front.

 

[swspiers]

Brief follow-up on the ASW-8. I still gush over what it does, but it does have some limitations that preclude its' permanent use in my system.

The biggest one happened when I ran my mains at an 80 Hz cut-off, and tried to run the sub up between 80 and about 100 Hz. The little guy just cannot keep-up with the Ohm/Parasound combination when it comes to music. I think the SVS SB-12 is definitely in my future plans.

Still, it gives me what I want below 40 Hz. As long as I don't ask too much of it. And it remains a great value.

-S