New subwoofer advice

Hi guys

I have been using a CSW BassCube 10" for several years, but apparently it has died. I also have CSW "Ensemble" front/rear/center. My receiver is an Onkyo SR-604.

1. Your budget. $300 max.

2. Size requirements/limits. Prefer 18" cube, but flexible.

3. Room dimensions. 12x15 with a large rug (60% coverage) over hardwood floors.

4. Primary uses. 30% video (5.1), 60% music (stereo), 10% gaming.

5. Listening habits. Hmm, well I hadn't noticed that my old sub had died. So obviously my bass needs are moderate! Amp is 100w and I don't often crank it. For music, I want a nice bass presence, but nothing heavy. For movies/games, I want to feel it, but don't want to scare the dog.

6. Appearance requirements. Matte Black finish preferred, or veneer.

7. Timeframe. Need it now.

I have done a bit of research and am leaning towards the Polk PSW-10 (which is also on sale at Crutchfield).

Thanks in advance!

Bump. Any better choices than the Polk?

Thanks for the reply. I made a mistake in listing my size requirements. I thought "same form size as BassCube 10" but wrote "10 inches". The actual size of my old sub is probably 15" square, and I can go a bit bigger than that.

I have done some more searching and thinking, and would further amend my listening needs as 60% music/30% movies/10% games.

I also see that the Polk is only modestly regarded on this forum. Many seem to think that the tSC ASW-10, HSU STF, or Velodyne VX-10 are a better choice.

I also read universal praise of the PA-120, but that seems like overkill for my room.

Hmm, true up to a point I suppose. OTOH, it's a bit like saying "Everyone should drive a Ferrari. People who don't want to go fast can just drive slow".

After reading more threads and sites, I have narrowed it down to three (and also raised my budget slightly):

* PA-120: seems like great bang for the buck. But I'd have to wait several weeks.

* HSU STF-2: gets great reviews for music.

* tSC T250: newer design, but company is well regarded here.

Which of these three would you guys recommend? And while I appreciate blued's help, I welcome input from others, too