I'm considering buying the eD A3-300 for my HT, but was also looking at a few subs by Velodyne, KEF and Definitive. I'm currently running Paradigms for Fronts, Rears, Dipoles and Center, but am not a big fan of their subs.

Obviously, eD is MUCH cheaper than most of the major manufacturers, but how does it compare in terms of sound and quality? I know it might not look as pretty, but I don't care about that.

The A3-300 is going to run me $500 when it's all said and done. The subs by the other manufacturers I was looking at were in the range of $1,000 - $1,200.

Thoughts?

Why not spend $850 and get the Ed A7S - 450 with the 1300 watt amp?
Still less money, but a very good sub, and worth the extra $$ over the Ed A3-300

Why not spend $850 and get the Ed A7S - 450 with the 1300 watt amp?
Still less money, but a very good sub, and worth the extra $$ over the Ed A3-300

I don't think I need that much power in my room.

I don't think I need that much power in my room.

And how big is said room?

You can always turn the gain down. And it impossible to have too much power! :D

And it impossible to have too much power! :D

...Which explains your screen name. :D

I don't think I need that much power in my room.
:p .... You must be new here. :D


Tim

I don't think I need that much power in my room.

1300 Watts in a sealed sub like the A7S-450 is not excessive power. I would guess it is equivalent to 500+ watt on a vented sub.

p.s. if you spend another week in this forum you're going to start to feel as if the A7S-450 may not be enough. :D

Well, I ordered it. I decided not to wait. Hahahaha!

Question now...does it really take 6-8 weeks for delivery? I'm not sure I can wait that long. :)

What did you order?

Well, I ordered it. I decided not to wait. Hahahaha!

Question now...does it really take 6-8 weeks for delivery? I'm not sure I can wait that long. :)

Welcome to the dark side. Muahahahaha!

Unfortunately, it probably will take that long. In the meantime you can live vicariously through us.:)

Well, I ordered it. I decided not to wait. Hahahaha!

Question now...does it really take 6-8 weeks for delivery? I'm not sure I can wait that long. :)

Yes, it will (probably) take that long. I have the A5-350 w/LT-550 and all I can say is the wait IS worth it. Great sub and great guys to work with in my experience.

Welcome to the club...and visit the "Official Elemental Designs Subwoofer Thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=953081)."

What did you order?

I ended up going with the A3-300 with the upgraded driver and hourglass feet.

I called and spoke to their Sales Dept and told them the dimensions of my room and equipment. They said I could have done the A5-350, but that the A3-300 would do just as good a job in my room and that I would love it.

I'll post feedback when it arrives...in 2 months! Hahahahaha!

I actually wanted to take a picture for you guys today...but we have no card reader for the camera that we have...and my phone is at home :(