[WynsWrld98]

I'm looking for a powered subwoofer in the price range of $400-$500. Would like to hear from anyone who has bought one in that price range if they like it, where they got it, etc. Thanks in advance!

 

[DaveN]

Try the MTX PS-15 for $470 delivered from Soundpros.com. It got a great write-up in Widescreen Review and IMO is the best sub $1000 powered sub.


Dave


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[migliore]

paradigm ps1200, $600 list, paid $500 at a local dealer. moves mucho air.


rob


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Migliore Theater

 

[avdoc]

I drove an hour to demo the MTX PS-15 and was extremely unimpressed. I would recommend the HSU TN825 ( www.hsuresearch.com ) or the ACI Quake ( www.audioc.com ).

 

[DaveN]

AVDoc,

What didn't you like about the MTX unit?


Dave


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[Lex]

A Shiva or equivilent DIY sub will smoke most sub 1000 subs-


The bass output from my 2 DIY subs driven by 315 watts each @ 4 ohms, can't be matched by a pair of MK MX-125s, IMO. What does this tell you, since the drivers appear to be the same? It takes a helluva lot of power to generate powerful bass. Fact is, most commercial subs are underpowered.


It would probably take the equivilent of at least a pair of 18" velos to get the kind of output I get- Thats according to TV.


~125 for the driver, 100 for the sonotube enclosure, and 250 for a decent 2 channel amp, or mono amp (you only need 1 channel).


Lex

My subs- Also a sonotube sub plan- http://www.hometheatertalk.com/DIY_S...ore_plans.html

 

[Rachael Bellomy]

To WW98, take a look at Paradigm

PDR-10 and PDR-12.They come without

crossover so your processor can dump

de base straight in.Crossover is an option if you need it.The other

Paradigm sub that was recomended is

a bandpass sub and a good one,I used

to have the 8 inch/125 watt little

brother,PBM-800.I like the sound of

the PDR series better and PDR's are

much easier to set-up and adjust.PDR's

are front firing subs.


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Ms. Bitchlist

 

[MikeSRC]

The Definitive Technology Pro Sub 100 at $450 list will kick the butt of any subwoofer in it's price range. Not only on movies, but has great tight, well-defined bass on music as well! Highly recommended! Give it a listen!

 

[dave c]

Just goes to show what a bunch of opinionated people we are here doesn't it?

Good luck deciding!

 

[avdoc]

DaveN,


The widescreen review article really had me excited about the MTX. But when I measured it at the store with my SPL it didn't have the extension I hoped for. Also, no matter what I seemed to do there were higher frequencies coming out of it and it was just too boomy for my tastes. However, if you are pleased with its performance bully for you. I have an ACI Titan which I am very happy with and few other people like so, se la vi.


Also, I just wanted to remark on the Acoustic Research subs. I had the 12HO (or whatever) in my house and what a piece of crap! Measuring the response with a SPL meter showed it had extension only down to about 45 Hz. Then nothing at all until you got down around 30 and then it was just buzzing and distortion. While it's possible I got a bad unit, it was nowhere near the specifications said it should be.

 

[DaveN]

avdoc,


I had to play around with the crossover frequency and room placement to get the sub sounding good. Unfortunately, subs are very dependant on room acoustics.


Dave


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