Hey guys,

I'm looking for an inexpensive sub to use in a 2.1 PC setup (with TCA Gizmo and Onix Ref 0.5's). My budget is only around $100 for this sub, because I'm also saving to get a better HT sub to replace my x-sub in the living room (and x-sub will be moved to bedroom 2.1)

I'm obsviously not expecting anything amazing for that price, but I'm looking for smaller footprint and as clean of bass as possible. I don't need high output or deep extension...just something that isn't a boomy mess like the Klipsch promedia sub I previously had.

I was thinking about snagging one of these - Energy ESW-8.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ENESW8

I also came across The Speaker Company's 8" sub:
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=speaker&Locale=en_US&Env=BASE&productID=107406600

Any suggestions between the two, or ideas on another sub that falls within budget and size restrictions? TIA.

The amps in these two subs look amazingly similar:
Energy ESW-8
http://www.audioadvisor.com/images/ATMIESW_REAR.jpg

Speaker Company ASW-8
http://forum.thespeakercompany.com/images/asw/tSc-ASW8-RearPanel.jpg

I'm wondering if there is really much difference between these, other than the driver.

Hmmm...no input?

Come on...we all can't afford HSU, SVS, Epik, eD, ect. for our computer setups. :D Help out us folks looking for as good as cheap can get us.

That those amps look similar is no surprise, really. If they have the same specs, there is a good chance they are the same amps. From the same factory in China. I'm sure we could find more subs with a similar amp, too.

Both of those look like decent options. It's only $100.

I saw you recently posted in another thread regarding the risks or downsides of buying used, mainly the lack of a warranty. But at only $100, what is the risk? At that price, I'd look for something used, as well.