$350-$400 budget..suggestions please - Blu-ray Forum

Erman_94 · 07-03-2009, 04:25 AM

looking to get a sub (as you can see in my signature i am leaning towards the a2-300)

i never hear mention of the a3-250 at this price point however, is it because the top of the line a2 is better than the low end a3?

also, are there other subs in this price point worth mentioning? i would say $400 is my absolute MAX

i would also like to say that i only want one subwoofer and dont plan on ever getting dual subwoofers...

thanks.

EDIT: also keep in mind i live in canada...so 350 to you yankees is not 350 around here

JasonR · 07-03-2009, 04:32 AM

Yep, the A2-300 has better low end excursion than the A3-250. The A3-250 is for space constraints, per eD.

The Acoustic Audio, Premier Acoustics, and BIC subs offer a great value at the less than $300 price point. In the $300 to $400 range, I believe this to be the best you can get. And yes I own one, so I am biased. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a great performer though.

Fors* · 07-03-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Yep, the A2-300 has better low end excursion than the A3-250. The A3-250 is for space constraints, per eD.

The Acoustic Audio, Premier Acoustics, and BIC subs offer a great value at the less than $300 price point. In the $300 to $400 range, I believe this to be the best you can get. And yes I own one, so I am biased. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a great performer though.

Ditto....I agree with what Jason stated 100%. I do not own one, but there are just way tooo many members here with one that luv theirs, that they can't all be wrong. Plus they have a rep who posts in the eD sub Thread and their customer service is top notch from what I understand.

ack_bak · 07-05-2009, 04:40 AM

I had a $400 budget a year and a half ago and went with an A2-300 and have not regretted it for a single day.

I still smile when I am watching a BD and the bass kicks in.

I have demoed a number of subs over the years and the A2-300 is the best value IMHO under $400. The second best option would be to get 2 PA-120's or two BIC F12's.

lojack1976 · 07-07-2009, 09:33 PM

You can also look THESE subs. They have gotten very good feedback for their build quality and performance over on avsforum and there are a few very good professional reviews out there as well. Some of the reviews posted measurements too and they were pretty impressive. The eD is an excellent choice, but these are worth considering also. I've been eying these myself after heavily researching them.

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mj79 · 07-23-2009, 06:07 PM

I have almost the exact same thread a few posts down.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=107300

It's a excellent list and gives some very good advice.

So I'm sure even you could find something with that funny money for under 350

I've heard alot of good about the ascendent audio HD line. Which I believe is what I'm gonna try out

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Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 12:10 AM

i am pulling the trigger as we speak...anyone know of a discount code i can use on the a2-300 before i complete the transaction?

thanks

JasonR · 08-12-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

i am pulling the trigger as we speak...anyone know of a discount code i can use on the a2-300 before i complete the transaction?

thanks

No discount code. Just do IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

No discount code. Just do IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

done

does anyone know if they still stock the a2-300 now because of its popularity? or is it made custom with each order like before?

(i ordered it with the hourglass feet since i am placing it on hardwood floor)

JasonR · 08-12-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

done

does anyone know if they still stock the a2-300 now because of its popularity? or is it made custom with each order like before?

(i ordered it with the hourglass feet since i am placing it on hardwood floor)

It will probably take a month give or take a week or two. Trust me, it's worth it!

Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 12:33 AM

thanks.

i am also purchasing these as we speak:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

those are the right cables, correct?

12 ft is enough headroom to experiment for positioning in my room

and the y adaptor is correct being 2 Male and 1 Female for connecting one subwoofer, correct?

Big Daddy · 08-12-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

thanks.

i am also purchasing these as we speak:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

those are the right cables, correct?

12 ft is enough headroom to experiment for positioning in my room

and the y adaptor is correct being 2 Male and 1 Female for connecting one subwoofer, correct?

There is no such thing as enough as far as sub cables are concerned.

One of the sub cables in my room is 60 ft long and it is too short if I want to hide it properly. I am already thinking about adding an extension.

Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

There is no such thing as enough as far as sub cables are concerned.

One of the sub cables in my room is 60 ft long and it is too short if I want to hide it properly. I am already thinking about adding an extension.

oh boy...well if i do get the 25ft now...are those the correct cables i should be looking at (both the RG6 and Y adaptor (2M/1F)?

Big Daddy · 08-12-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

oh boy...well if i do get the 25ft now...are those the correct cables i should be looking at (both the RG6 and Y adaptor (2M/1F)?

The sub cable is correct. The Y adapter is not correct.

Y Adapters
You can buy the solid type Y adapter or the cable Y adapter.

Y Adapter (2 male, 1 female): This Y adapter is used to connect the sub cable from the back of the receiver to both the Right and Left inputs on the back of the subwoofer. On many subs, this will give a few additional dB's of sound output.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.cablesimple.com/index.php...oducts_id=4529

Higher Quality from Cable Simple: $4.48 + Shipping

http://www.cablesimple.com/index.php...oducts_id=5001

Y Adapter (1 male, 2 female): This Y adapter is used for connecting two subwoofers to the receiver. You insert the male side to the LFE out (sub out or sub pre-out) on the back of the receiver and connect two sub cables to the female sides (one for each sub).

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Higher Quality: $4.48 + Shipping

http://www.cablesimple.com/index.php...oducts_id=5000

Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 01:03 AM

thanks a lot big daddy! i almost went through with the checkout before reading your post

so what exactly was that cable i was getting before?

also, would you suggest the solid type or cable type Y adapter? or is it merely a matter of preference as opposed to sound quality/build?

Big Daddy · 08-12-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erman_94

thanks a lot big daddy! i almost went through with the checkout before reading your post

so what exactly was that cable i was getting before?

also, would you suggest the solid type or cable type Y adapter? or is it merely a matter of preference as opposed to sound quality/build?

The Y cables you were getting did not have RCA connectors.

One end of the Y cable you were getting was the same type you use for headphones on many portable gear and some computer audio cards.

Erman_94 · 08-12-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

The Y cables you were getting did not have RCA connectors.

One end of the Y cable you were getting was the same type you use for headphones on many portable gear and some computer audio cards.

oh boy. well thank you very much for the assistance.

i would like to get the y adapter from monoprice to save on shipping (since i am getting the RG6 from there as well)

would you suggest the solid type or cable type?

07-03-2009, 04:25 AM	#1
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	$350-$400 budget..suggestions please looking to get a sub (as you can see in my signature i am leaning towards the a2-300) i never hear mention of the a3-250 at this price point however, is it because the top of the line a2 is better than the low end a3? also, are there other subs in this price point worth mentioning? i would say $400 is my absolute MAX i would also like to say that i only want one subwoofer and dont plan on ever getting dual subwoofers... thanks. EDIT: also keep in mind i live in canada...so 350 to you yankees is not 350 around here Last edited by Erman_94; 07-03-2009 at 04:30 AM.

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07-03-2009, 04:32 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Yep, the A2-300 has better low end excursion than the A3-250. The A3-250 is for space constraints, per eD. The Acoustic Audio, Premier Acoustics, and BIC subs offer a great value at the less than $300 price point. In the $300 to $400 range, I believe this to be the best you can get. And yes I own one, so I am biased. I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't a great performer though.

07-05-2009, 04:40 AM	#4
ack_bak Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:181	I had a $400 budget a year and a half ago and went with an A2-300 and have not regretted it for a single day. I still smile when I am watching a BD and the bass kicks in. I have demoed a number of subs over the years and the A2-300 is the best value IMHO under $400. The second best option would be to get 2 PA-120's or two BIC F12's.

07-07-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	You can also look THESE subs. They have gotten very good feedback for their build quality and performance over on avsforum and there are a few very good professional reviews out there as well. Some of the reviews posted measurements too and they were pretty impressive. The eD is an excellent choice, but these are worth considering also. I've been eying these myself after heavily researching them.

07-23-2009, 06:06 PM	#6
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I PM'd the mods about the above Spam.....

07-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#7
mj79 Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Location:San Antonio/ Duluth Mn	I have almost the exact same thread a few posts down. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=107300 It's a excellent list and gives some very good advice. So I'm sure even you could find something with that funny money for under 350 I've heard alot of good about the ascendent audio HD line. Which I believe is what I'm gonna try out

08-12-2009, 12:10 AM	#10
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	i am pulling the trigger as we speak...anyone know of a discount code i can use on the a2-300 before i complete the transaction? thanks

08-12-2009, 12:33 AM	#14
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	thanks. i am also purchasing these as we speak: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 those are the right cables, correct? 12 ft is enough headroom to experiment for positioning in my room and the y adaptor is correct being 2 Male and 1 Female for connecting one subwoofer, correct?

08-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#18
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	thanks a lot big daddy! i almost went through with the checkout before reading your post so what exactly was that cable i was getting before? also, would you suggest the solid type or cable type Y adapter? or is it merely a matter of preference as opposed to sound quality/build?

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