need a new subwoofer - Blu-ray Forum

Gblu001 · 07-03-2012, 03:34 AM

Hi, I have monitor audio RX series for my fronts and surrounds and need a subwoofer that can keep up with that since I have bi-amped the fronts. My budget is a $1000 or less. Thanks for all the help.

Integra8 · 07-03-2012, 03:39 AM

The main question you will be getting is how big is your listening area? For 1K in a decent size room you will be recommened Rythmik, HSU, etc. Or they will recommened 2 subs.

Jeff

Bodyslide · 07-03-2012, 03:50 AM

Look at this deal here http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=200134

Gblu001 · 07-03-2012, 03:58 AM

the thing is that it will be used in an apartment room right now i currently have the polk micropro1000 and is just not cutting it anymore. The room I will be using the new sub will be bigger than my current room. I plan on buying this new sub within 5weeks but i just in the meantime needed some good suggestions on which ones to look for.

Parula · 07-03-2012, 07:02 AM

Check out the Rhythmik F-12SE. Awesome Sub!

HAMP · 07-03-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gblu001

Hi, I have monitor audio RX series for my fronts and surrounds and need a subwoofer that can keep up with that since I have bi-amped the fronts. My budget is a $1000 or less. Thanks for all the help.

Which RX's do you have? I have RX's with SVS subs, and they complement each other very well. They seem to help each other very nicely. As you might be able to tell by my avatar, I love the Monitor Audio and SVS combo.

Gblu001 · 07-03-2012, 11:36 AM

I have the Monitor Audio RX8's. Thank You.

Gblu001 · 07-03-2012, 11:58 AM

Hey Parula thanks for the suggestion on the Rhythmik SUBS. I have seen several members on here with those subs and they boast how great it is and I'm actually liking the look of it, so I will research it more and I believe thats what I will be leaning towards.

theJman · 07-03-2012, 02:04 PM

If you wanna be the first kid on your block to own something, try the Power Sounds XV15. They won't be shipping until the end of this month, so that may not work for you, but from a value standpoint this one might be quite good. The founders certainly have pedigree.

Adam.C · 07-03-2012, 02:12 PM

With that budget, I would look at the following companies:

SVS
HSU
Rythmik
Outlaw
Epik
Elemental Designs
Emotiva (current sale)

I have a SVS PB12-NSD and love it. I would do your research and get one that best fits what you are looking for. Will this be more for Movies or Music?

kesando · 07-03-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by theJman

If you wanna be the first kid on your block to own something, try the Power Sounds XV15. They won't be shipping until the end of this month, so that may not work for you, but from a value standpoint this one might be quite good. The founders certainly have pedigree.

+1 . These look to be a great value. Not to mention you would be one of the first to own one. Other wise all the other subs mentioned would be great.

solarrdadd · 07-03-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gblu001

Hey Parula thanks for the suggestion on the Rhythmik SUBS. I have seen several members on here with those subs and they boast how great it is and I'm actually liking the look of it, so I will research it more and I believe thats what I will be leaning towards.

keep one thing in mind, if your in an apartment now, and plan on moving into another apartment (bigger room not that important) you will still have the same issue, the people living around you won't tolerate the sub playing at too high a volume. you could still get a "big sub" but, you really won't get to take advantage of it. you will be tempted to take advantage of it, but the Po' Po' will remind you that you shouldn't.

just keep that in mind if your not moving into a house or a situation where folks are "farther apart" from you and your sub you may have problems. do of course replace your sub, but be mindful of what you do with it.

seigneur_rayden · 07-03-2012, 03:04 PM

Get a SVS PB12 NSD or 2 of them!!! You will not regret it.

Integra8 · 07-04-2012, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gblu001

Hey Parula thanks for the suggestion on the Rhythmik SUBS. I have seen several members on here with those subs and they boast how great it is and I'm actually liking the look of it, so I will research it more and I believe thats what I will be leaning towards.

My Rythmik FV15 is just plain awesome. You can't go wrong with Rythmik!

Jeff

Raynist · 07-04-2012, 12:59 PM

I would go with the PC nsd or PB nsd from SVS or check out Powersound audio. It just opened and is owned by one of the original SVS founders Tom Vodhanel. They have a couple of subs that would fit your price range.

http://www.powersoundaudio.com

TylerDurden · 07-04-2012, 05:46 PM

How about the BIC America F12.

Adam.C · 07-04-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDurden

How about the BIC America F12.

With his budget, no I would not even consider it.

sonic_debauchery · 07-04-2012, 07:53 PM

The SVS sealed sub would be an ideal option for a room in an apartment. For 149.00 more you can get 2. It has a tiny footprint, but goes deep to around 23hz. That will shake things off the neighbors shelves.

TheBriman · 07-04-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam.C

With his budget, no I would not even consider it.

I agree. I usually assume when someone has a budget of $1000 they have effectively eliminated sub-$500 dollar subs. Right around $400-500 seems to be the price point where overall performance really steps up.

timcat4843 · 07-08-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDurden

How about the BIC America F12.

I ran dual BIC America F12 subwoofers in my HT.
Nice subs except they didn't go very deep.
So I recently upgraded to dual SVS PB12-NSD subwoofers.

Toying with the idea of combining the F12's with the PB12's,
for a nice quad set up in my HT.

07-03-2012, 03:34 AM	#1
Gblu001 Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Fairfax Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	need a new subwoofer Hi, I have monitor audio RX series for my fronts and surrounds and need a subwoofer that can keep up with that since I have bi-amped the fronts. My budget is a $1000 or less. Thanks for all the help. 46" Sony XBR2 with red bezel Pioneer Elite bdp-23fd Pioneer Elite SC-05 Polk TSi 300 and Polk Csi4 Polk micropro 1000 PS3 80GB Blu-Rays- 60.

07-03-2012, 03:39 AM	#2
Integra8 Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Prescott, AZ	The main question you will be getting is how big is your listening area? For 1K in a decent size room you will be recommened Rythmik, HSU, etc. Or they will recommened 2 subs. Jeff Integra DTR 40.2 Paradigm Monitor 9s Paradigm LCR350 Rythmik FV15 Paradigm ADP 150 surrounds Sony BDP S-590 Blu Ray player Direct TV HDDVR Sony 55"NX810 LCD/LED TV

07-03-2012, 03:50 AM	#3
Bodyslide Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Georgia PSN:Bodyslide Blu-ray collection:212 PS3 collection:11 Trading Score:4	Look at this deal here http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=200134 PSN:Bodyslide

07-03-2012, 03:58 AM	#4
Gblu001 Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Fairfax Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	the thing is that it will be used in an apartment room right now i currently have the polk micropro1000 and is just not cutting it anymore. The room I will be using the new sub will be bigger than my current room. I plan on buying this new sub within 5weeks but i just in the meantime needed some good suggestions on which ones to look for. 46" Sony XBR2 with red bezel Pioneer Elite bdp-23fd Pioneer Elite SC-05 Polk TSi 300 and Polk Csi4 Polk micropro 1000 PS3 80GB Blu-Rays- 60.

07-03-2012, 07:02 AM	#5
Parula Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Rhode Island, USA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:52 Blu-ray reviews:3	Check out the Rhythmik F-12SE. Awesome Sub! Display : Samsung PN63C8000 63" 3D Plasma, AVR : Yamaha Rx A3000, Power Amp : Emotiva xpa-5, Blu-Ray Player : Oppo BDP-95, Headphone Amp : Beyerdynamic A1, Headphones : Grado PS-1000, Senheisser HD-800, HiFiMan He-500 Towers: Klipsch RF7 ll's, Center : Klipsch RC-64 ll, Surrounds : Definitive Technologies BP-7004's, Rear Surrounds : Bowers & Wilkins CM-5's, Subs : (2) Rhythmik f12se

07-03-2012, 11:36 AM	#7
Gblu001 Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Fairfax Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have the Monitor Audio RX8's. Thank You. 46" Sony XBR2 with red bezel Pioneer Elite bdp-23fd Pioneer Elite SC-05 Polk TSi 300 and Polk Csi4 Polk micropro 1000 PS3 80GB Blu-Rays- 60.

07-03-2012, 11:58 AM	#8
Gblu001 Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Fairfax Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hey Parula thanks for the suggestion on the Rhythmik SUBS. I have seen several members on here with those subs and they boast how great it is and I'm actually liking the look of it, so I will research it more and I believe thats what I will be leaning towards. 46" Sony XBR2 with red bezel Pioneer Elite bdp-23fd Pioneer Elite SC-05 Polk TSi 300 and Polk Csi4 Polk micropro 1000 PS3 80GB Blu-Rays- 60.

07-03-2012, 02:04 PM	#9
theJman Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:New Joisey	If you wanna be the first kid on your block to own something, try the Power Sounds XV15. They won't be shipping until the end of this month, so that may not work for you, but from a value standpoint this one might be quite good. The founders certainly have pedigree. - Jim

07-03-2012, 02:12 PM	#10
Adam.C Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:183 Trading Score:25	With that budget, I would look at the following companies: SVS HSU Rythmik Outlaw Epik Elemental Designs Emotiva (current sale) I have a SVS PB12-NSD and love it. I would do your research and get one that best fits what you are looking for. Will this be more for Movies or Music?

07-03-2012, 03:04 PM	#13
seigneur_rayden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:893 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:12	Get a SVS PB12 NSD or 2 of them!!! You will not regret it. Adopted Blu-ray long before its development and launch.

07-04-2012, 12:59 PM	#15
Raynist Active Member Member since:Sep 2011	I would go with the PC nsd or PB nsd from SVS or check out Powersound audio. It just opened and is owned by one of the original SVS founders Tom Vodhanel. They have a couple of subs that would fit your price range. http://www.powersoundaudio.com Game room: 2 SVS PB12+/2 1 SVS PB12+ 3 Power Sound Audio XV-15's Bedroom: 2 SVS SB13's Office: 1 SVS SB12 Living Room: 4 EMP Tek 1010i's

07-04-2012, 05:46 PM	#16
TylerDurden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:674 PS3 collection:19 Trading Score:12	How about the BIC America F12. There simply is no other place on the internet. Blu-ray.com If you are not paying for the best you are getting ripped of by the worst.

07-04-2012, 07:53 PM	#18
sonic_debauchery Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Earth Home Theater Gallery:188 Blu-ray collection:275 DVD collection:211 PS3 collection:12 PS3 reviews:4 Hardware reviews:5	The SVS sealed sub would be an ideal option for a room in an apartment. For 149.00 more you can get 2. It has a tiny footprint, but goes deep to around 23hz. That will shake things off the neighbors shelves.

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