Need Subwoofer Help

maruko · 12-14-2004, 12:27 AM

Here's the system my dad and I have/will be getting during christmas

Denon AVR-3805
4x B&W 602 S2
1x B&W LCR60 S3

Right now we're doing subwoofer research, but are totally lost!
Here's two I'm looking at, but I really don't have a good idea what is good:
Paradigm Seismic 12 & SVS PB12-Plus/2

I've been told to get something around the 1000 Watt range. My budget is $1000-1500

Any help would be greatly appretiated!

raimin · 12-14-2004, 02:43 AM

1000-1500 for the sub

check out audioreview, and see what people had have to say about different subs

Since you are getting B&W what about the B&W ASW 675

I am a big fan of the SVS PC Ultra
http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pc_ultra.htm

or a sunfire true series

maruko · 12-14-2004, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raimin

1000-1500 for the sub

check out audioreview, and see what people had have to say about different subs

Since you are getting B&W what about the B&W ASW 675

I am a big fan of the SVS PC Ultra
http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pc_ultra.htm

or a sunfire true series

have you heard the difference between svs's tube and box sub? How do they compare?

Apex · 12-14-2004, 07:38 PM

Get the SVS.

I love mine.

zippyjuan · 12-15-2004, 12:41 AM

When I was looking, I kept seeing two names- HSU and SVS. I went with Hsu because of my budget and physical (neighbors) constraints and am not disappointed. I don't think you could go wrong with either. That budget will get you an awsome sub! Both are online companies.

KCEnder · 12-15-2004, 09:57 AM

Paradigm PW2100 was what i went with, we have a very similar setup to what you are going to be running with. The sub puts out an amazing amount of bass for it's size and it's range is outstanding. I realize that it's less expensive then the ones you were looking at, but it was one of the best descisions that we made when building up the theater.

maruko · 12-15-2004, 04:50 PM

So unfortunately my dad has decided not to go the svs route since my mom doesn't want a giant box or giant tube in the living room =(

It looks like we'll be going to ken krane fo see the b&w 675 and Paradigm PW2100 hopefully somewhere local.

Thanks for the advise everyone =)

zippyjuan · 12-16-2004, 03:33 AM

A subwoofer is actually fairly easy to hide. Low frequencies are less directional so you can place your sub just about anywhere in the room like in a corner or next to a chair or sofa. Some are also available in different colors or finishes. I use mine like a pedistal and put a large plant on top of it. That is also why I went cube for mine.

12-14-2004, 12:27 AM	#1
maruko Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2000 Location: UCLA Posts: 72	Need Subwoofer Help Here's the system my dad and I have/will be getting during christmas Denon AVR-3805 4x B&W 602 S2 1x B&W LCR60 S3 Right now we're doing subwoofer research, but are totally lost! Here's two I'm looking at, but I really don't have a good idea what is good: Paradigm Seismic 12 & SVS PB12-Plus/2 I've been told to get something around the 1000 Watt range. My budget is $1000-1500 Any help would be greatly appretiated!

12-14-2004, 07:38 PM	#4
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Get the SVS. I love mine. __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin (1914 - )

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12-14-2004, 02:43 AM	#2
raimin Captain Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,627	1000-1500 for the sub check out audioreview, and see what people had have to say about different subs Since you are getting B&W what about the B&W ASW 675 I am a big fan of the SVS PC Ultra http://www.svsubwoofers.com/subs_pc_ultra.htm or a sunfire true series

12-15-2004, 09:57 AM	#6
KCEnder Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 69	Paradigm PW2100 was what i went with, we have a very similar setup to what you are going to be running with. The sub puts out an amazing amount of bass for it's size and it's range is outstanding. I realize that it's less expensive then the ones you were looking at, but it was one of the best descisions that we made when building up the theater.

12-15-2004, 04:50 PM	#7
maruko Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2000 Location: UCLA Posts: 72	So unfortunately my dad has decided not to go the svs route since my mom doesn't want a giant box or giant tube in the living room =( It looks like we'll be going to ken krane fo see the b&w 675 and Paradigm PW2100 hopefully somewhere local. Thanks for the advise everyone =)

12-16-2004, 03:33 AM	#8
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	A subwoofer is actually fairly easy to hide. Low frequencies are less directional so you can place your sub just about anywhere in the room like in a corner or next to a chair or sofa. Some are also available in different colors or finishes. I use mine like a pedistal and put a large plant on top of it. That is also why I went cube for mine.

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