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jparker36
01-03-09, 02:26 PM
So I know I need a sub (I watch movies all the time), but I'm trying to determine what one to get. I just set up a system consisting of:
Onkyo 606
Paradigm cc190 center
Paradigm Monitor 7 fronts
Rears are POS sony from a htib, will be paradigm adp-190s someday soon...

Room is ~ 16x16 with openings to kitchen in the back and door to bedroom on the side. I mostly watch movies and play video games, but with this new system I'll be listening to music a bit too.

So for sub choice, I dont know if I should get a 12' or 10'. I think 12 for the added power for my movies, but a 10 is more accurate, correct?

I'm kinda thinking about one of these three: SVS PB10, ED A2-300 or ED A3-300. What do you all think? I believe I read the A3-300 is more accurate than the 200, and thats the difference. But do I need that accuracy? I want to get this right the 1st time.

Thanks for your advice!

spyboy
01-03-09, 03:10 PM
So I know I need a sub (I watch movies all the time), but I'm trying to determine what one to get. I just set up a system consisting of:
Onkyo 606
Paradigm cc190 center
Paradigm Monitor 7 fronts
Rears are POS sony from a htib, will be paradigm adp-190s someday soon...

Room is ~ 16x16 with openings to kitchen in the back and door to bedroom on the side. I mostly watch movies and play video games, but with this new system I'll be listening to music a bit too.

So for sub choice, I dont know if I should get a 12' or 10'. I think 12 for the added power for my movies, but a 10 is more accurate, correct?

I'm kinda thinking about one of these three: SVS PB10, ED A2-300 or ED A3-300. What do you all think? I believe I read the A3-300 is more accurate than the 200, and thats the difference. But do I need that accuracy? I want to get this right the 1st time.

Thanks for your advice!

The SVS PB-10 NSD is about as accurate as you will find:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/svs-pb10-subwoofer-10-2004.html

Scroll down and look at 19 Hz -150 Hz plus or minus 1 db.

domingos1965
01-03-09, 03:53 PM
So I know I need a sub (I watch movies all the time), but I'm trying to determine what one to get. I just set up a system consisting of:
Onkyo 606
Paradigm cc190 center
Paradigm Monitor 7 fronts
Rears are POS sony from a htib, will be paradigm adp-190s someday soon...

Room is ~ 16x16 with openings to kitchen in the back and door to bedroom on the side. I mostly watch movies and play video games, but with this new system I'll be listening to music a bit too.

So for sub choice, I dont know if I should get a 12' or 10'. I think 12 for the added power for my movies, but a 10 is more accurate, correct?

I'm kinda thinking about one of these three: SVS PB10, ED A2-300 or ED A3-300. What do you all think? I believe I read the A3-300 is more accurate than the 200, and thats the difference. But do I need that accuracy? I want to get this right the 1st time.

Thanks for your advice!

budget?

jparker36
01-03-09, 04:17 PM
I'd like to stay around 5-600. Lower the better :-). I think this would give me a sub that matches my speakers well. If not, tell me.

domingos1965
01-03-09, 06:21 PM
I'd like to stay around 5-600. Lower the better :-). I think this would give me a sub that matches my speakers well. If not, tell me.

for your budget i would get the eD A3-300 with the upgraded driver for $500 shipped