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Best subwoofer for around 400 at FS?

post #1 of 24
8/29/11 at 7:02pm
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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/categ...062e5493f7en01

I really know nothing about subs. Can I get a good one at that price? Should I spend a few extra dollars? Would it be worth it?

I want something that I can feel in my chest when I'm sitting 10 feet away
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post #2 of 24
8/29/11 at 7:37pm
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http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/categ...062e5493f7en01

I really know nothing about subs. Can I get a good one at that price? Should I spend a few extra dollars? Would it be worth it?

I want something that I can feel in my chest when I'm sitting 10 feet away




This isn't car audio. You need multiple high output subs to pressurize a room like that. If that really is your goal, and budget, pro audio subs are what you should be looking at. You will have to sacrifice bass below 35hz. Start looking at subs like this Behringer 15 for a little over your budget.
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post #3 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:06pm
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This isn't car audio. You need multiple high output subs to pressurize a room like that. If that really is your goal, and budget, pro audio subs are what you should be looking at. You will have to sacrifice bass below 35hz. Start looking at subs like this Behringer 15 for a little over your budget.

Well I just picked up a 6.1 receiver it has 2 sub woofer in on the back. If I buy one of those 10 inch and then maybe another down the road. Will it happen? Thanks for the reply.
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post #4 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:07pm
Why FS only?
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post #5 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:13pm
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Why FS only?

its like a 5min walk from my house and I don't pay tax. Anyway I just got a credit card so any Canadian site would work or American? if the shipping isn't outrageous.

I live in Vancouver B.C. so stores around here are fair game as well.
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post #6 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:16pm
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Well I just picked up a 6.1 receiver it has 2 sub woofer in on the back. If I buy one of those 10 inch and then maybe another down the road. Will it happen? Thanks for the reply.

Not with the subs you're looking at. I'm guessing you have some kind of discount at FS? Even with that, you will get a better deal buying off the internet with everyone else.
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post #7 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:18pm
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Not with the subs you're looking at. I'm guessing you have some kind of discount at FS? Even with that, you will get a better deal buying off the internet with everyone else.

Ok give me some good websites and deals?

Ill probably be buying a sub in 3 weeks anyway. I'm just the type of person who likes to pick stuff out and plan ahead with my money. Less problems that way I find.

If you can give me pointers or tips on what I should be looking for that would be great. That way I don't have to ask here. If I can find a good sub my self all the better. I just have no idea hence this post.
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post #8 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:24pm
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its like a 5min walk from my house and I don't pay tax. Anyway I just got a credit card so any Canadian site would work or American? if the shipping isn't outrageous.

I live in Vancouver B.C. so stores around here are fair game as well.

Nathan Funk of Funky Waves builds subs on the Sunshine Coast. Whatever your budget is, he will build you something way better than the same dollars from FS.
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post #9 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:26pm
Just saw the post that you are in Canada. Sorry, dont really know of any retailers unless you're able to DIY a sub.
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post #10 of 24
8/30/11 at 9:40pm
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Nathan Funk of Funky Waves builds subs on the Sunshine Coast. Whatever your budget is, he will build you something way better than the same dollars from FS.

Sunshine coast? Ill check it out
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post #11 of 24
8/31/11 at 5:29am
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Sunshine coast? Ill check it out

Here's athread in the forum.

Here's the website
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post #12 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:23am
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That website looks sick. Thanks.

But seriously NO subs at futureshop look good?

Ill walk there right now throw my credit card on the table and buy something. My stereo seriously is only cranking out sound.

My other post
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...1#post20887581
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post #13 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:27am
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Ill grab one of those 700 ones. Are they over priced and ****? Or should I do it.
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post #14 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:31am
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None of the 599 ones look good? 15 inch?
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post #15 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:37am
That 15" Velodyne on sale for $600 is the only sub I would consider from there.
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post #16 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:39am
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That 15" Velodyne on sale for $600 is the only sub I would consider from there.
is that a good deal though? Should I suffer and wait? and get better one for cheaper within the next few weeks?
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post #17 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:42am
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post #18 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:47am
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Either way thanks jay and rick. For taking the time to reply to me.
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post #19 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:50am
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is that a good deal though? Should I suffer and wait? and get better one for cheaper within the next few weeks?
That's actually is a pretty decent deal at that price. That sell ends tomorrow, so unless you have somewhere else you can get a sub from, I would probably jump on it.
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post #20 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:51am
Another option is to find your local Paradigm dealer and see what you can buy a DSP-3100 for (you'll have to go in, they will only quote MSRP over the phone).

It's all about finding what works for your needs (audio, cash and timing).

Have fun.
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post #21 of 24
8/31/11 at 10:53am
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Thank you ill go to future shop in the coming hours and pick it up. Ill look into this dsp3100 and maybe get one in the future?
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post #22 of 24
8/31/11 at 12:57pm
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Bought it I do not have the 1 cord subwoofer hook up it does have a white red audi hook up. which I do have. where do I put in the red white audio into the receiver?
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post #23 of 24
8/31/11 at 1:05pm
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Bought it I do not have the 1 cord subwoofer hook up it does have a white red audi hook up. which I do have. where do I put in the red white audio into the receiver?
Use one of them and hook it into "Subwoofer Out"
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post #24 of 24
8/31/11 at 1:58pm
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Bought it I do not have the 1 cord subwoofer hook up it does have a white red audi hook up. which I do have. where do I put in the red white audio into the receiver?
you can run a single RCA cable from your receivers LFE out to one of the inputs, or you can get a RCA Y adapter which will increase the signal your sub receives, but it isn't really necessary.
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