Best sub under 350 bucks?
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The KSW subs aren't very good. If you're looking at an inexpensive Klipsch sub, I'd look at the Synergy Sub-12. I'd definitely go for the A2-300 over the KSW-12. The A2-300 should be better than the Sub-12 as well, but it's much better than the KSW-12.
The KSW subs aren't very good. If you're looking at an inexpensive Klipsch sub, I'd look at the Synergy Sub-12. I'd definitely go for the A2-300 over the KSW-12. The A2-300 should be better than the Sub-12 as well, but it's much better than the KSW-12.
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I know for sure that the Klipsch Synergy Sub 12 is on sale all over the place. Sometimes for as cheap as $200. You just can't beat that for woofage you get.
The A2 300 "might" be better but not for what you can grab the Synergy for.
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The A2 300 "might" be better but not for what you can grab the Synergy for.
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They probably have buddies who work at Best Buy who will try to hook them up and then get fired for using their employee discounts for friends
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. Happens all the time. Of course maybe somebody is finding it legitimately for $200, but that's quite rare.
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I saw it for 278 once for that price not to shabby.
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No Way man,
Windsor Ontario, Best Buy, Boxing week blowout, got mine for $249. Reg was $499.
No shadie behavior here!....lol
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Originally Posted by lalakersfan34 /forum/post/15536328
They probably have buddies who work at Best Buy who will try to hook them up and then get fired for using their employee discounts for friends. Happens all the time. Of course maybe somebody is finding it legitimately for $200, but that's quite rare.![]()
No Way man,
Windsor Ontario, Best Buy, Boxing week blowout, got mine for $249. Reg was $499.
No shadie behavior here!....lol
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Why not just read some reviews?
Google it or yahoo it or whatever....
I have it, i love it, can't beat it for the price Unless you find a good used "Higher End" sub.
You can always bring it back if you don't like it.
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Why not just read some reviews?
Google it or yahoo it or whatever....
I have it, i love it, can't beat it for the price Unless you find a good used "Higher End" sub.
You can always bring it back if you don't like it.
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a good deal not only in price, but in performance.
I don't think you're giving the synergy sub 12 a fair shake. Somehow you're assuming its not a very good sub at $499. I think it is even at $499. If you look through these threads people are agog at this thing being sold at less than $300 (new).
If your interested in a quality, great performing sub for a "regular" Home theater this is a great sub.
If you have a dedicated Home Theater then maybe not, but then you wouldn't be looking at anything in that price range.
I highly doubt you'll be returning this sub.
let us know what you think of it when you get it home!
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a good deal not only in price, but in performance.
I don't think you're giving the synergy sub 12 a fair shake. Somehow you're assuming its not a very good sub at $499. I think it is even at $499. If you look through these threads people are agog at this thing being sold at less than $300 (new).
If your interested in a quality, great performing sub for a "regular" Home theater this is a great sub.
If you have a dedicated Home Theater then maybe not, but then you wouldn't be looking at anything in that price range.
I highly doubt you'll be returning this sub.
let us know what you think of it when you get it home!
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Well, I did it!! Picked up a sub 12 today for $299 from Best Buy. I can't wait to hook it up and see what its capable of. I am using it in a medium sized room (13x20) with medium priced electronics (Pioneer VSX-918, PS3) as well as medium priced speakers (tannoys). Are there any special settings in the sub/receiver I should be considering?
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Well, I did it!! Picked up a sub 12 today for $299 from Best Buy. I can't wait to hook it up and see what its capable of. I am using it in a medium sized room (13x20) with medium priced electronics (Pioneer VSX-918, PS3) as well as medium priced speakers (tannoys). Are there any special settings in the sub/receiver I should be considering?
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Yes. Look up the F3 of your Tannoy mains if they are sealed. That's the frequency where the bass begins to roll off and is measured -3 decibels below average to simplify it. You want to set your mains in the AVR menu to small and set the subwoofer crossover setting in the AVR to the next available point above the F3. Then be sure to connect the sub at the LFE in and disable the subs internal crossover. Basically the sub will be taking over the bass duties from the main speakers. You can adjust the crossover to your liking, as the point of crossover is a good starting point, for other factors in your room may influence actual low frequency response. If your mains are ported, start off with 80hz and work from there. Too high above 80Hz and audible material will be sent to the sub which will allow you to localize it, smeering your front soundstage.
Yes. Look up the F3 of your Tannoy mains if they are sealed. That's the frequency where the bass begins to roll off and is measured -3 decibels below average to simplify it. You want to set your mains in the AVR menu to small and set the subwoofer crossover setting in the AVR to the next available point above the F3. Then be sure to connect the sub at the LFE in and disable the subs internal crossover. Basically the sub will be taking over the bass duties from the main speakers. You can adjust the crossover to your liking, as the point of crossover is a good starting point, for other factors in your room may influence actual low frequency response. If your mains are ported, start off with 80hz and work from there. Too high above 80Hz and audible material will be sent to the sub which will allow you to localize it, smeering your front soundstage.
Only shipped by them, no local distributor and that makes it really expensive.
Part of the reason I ended up with a Paradigm DSP-3100 (got it for $455 Cdn). It is really impressive - not sure what price folks in the US could get it for, it may fit the
Only shipped by them, no local distributor and that makes it really expensive.
Part of the reason I ended up with a Paradigm DSP-3100 (got it for $455 Cdn). It is really impressive - not sure what price folks in the US could get it for, it may fit the
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