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Sony 12" Subwoofer SA-WM500

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I am just building a system and was going to buy a Sony SA-WM500 until some techies told me that they blow out easily. Has anyone had experience with these subs?
post #2 of 5
I've owned one since August 2005 and it has worked great. Not to mention I have beat the crap out of it with countless parties. Delivers great bass for the money
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Im going to have to agree with liquidplasma, ive had two sony sa-wm40 subs since 2002 or so and have not had a single problem with either one. Now thats not to say that there aren't better subs for similar money, but i have gotten my moneys worth outta mine.
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I would not recommend this sub. It performed modestly well, and before mine died I would have recommended it as a great entry level, lowest budget sub. Not bad for a small apartment with neighbors. However, I have had it just over two years and a couple days ago it just stopped working.

It will not power up. I have read online that other users have experienced this as well. It is a great value sub but I am a little upset that a I feel like I just bought the dam thing and here I am shopping for another one. I will also say that this sub distorts quite a bit at higher volumes as well. After owning this sub, I can tell you that when I listen to more expensive subs I can DEFINITELY hear a huge difference. This sub can't hit those lows that your ears long for. Do yourself a favor and save up for a $400+ sub. That will be my next purchase to replace this 25 pound paperweight.

May the A/V Gods smile upon you!
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I have one, been in use for 5 years. Throw in a bit of polyfill and it's nice and somewhat musical. The polyfill took the boom away. A friend also has one, 2 years now and no troubles and he definitely punishes his.

Depending on the price, you may have better options.
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