Sub Recomendation for Apt. - Blu-ray Forum

lopester02 · 01-24-2010, 08:53 PM

Hey guys been awhile since i posted i was wondering what a good subwoofer would be for a apartment. My system is set up in a loft, what i have is Pioneer Elite sc05, energy c300,cc100 and cr100. Here is a link to my setup https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...esters-ht.html

And any idea on placement for the sub if you see in first picture i have a wall to the left which would be the neighbors loft, too the right is railing and the pictures were taking from behind the futon which there is aabout 4 feet of space behind that. Any good ideas on where it should go.

Also, i mainly would use it for listening to Movies and playing video games if that makes a difference.

thanks

D_M · 01-24-2010, 08:57 PM

I'm partial to SVS so I'd say the PB10 or PB12-NSD would be great sub at an affordable price.

erict · 01-24-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lopester02

Hey guys been awhile since i posted i was wondering what a good subwoofer would be for a apartment. My system is set up in a loft, what i have is Pioneer Elite sc05, energy c300,cc100 and cr100. Here is a link to my setup https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...esters-ht.html

And any idea on placement for the sub if you see in first picture i have a wall to the left which would be the neighbors loft, too the right is railing and the pictures were taking from behind the futon which there is aabout 4 feet of space behind that. Any good ideas on where it should go.

Also, i mainly would use it for listening to Movies and playing video games if that makes a difference.

thanks

What is your budget

lopester02 · 01-24-2010, 09:06 PM

Under $300 if i can get something decent...dont want anything too cheap can always go up in price if need be.

erict · 01-24-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lopester02

Under $300 if i can get something decent...dont want anything too cheap can always go up in price if need be.

Looks like the loft is the wall to the right instead of left? Also, is the loft open to the downstairs?

Driver_King · 01-24-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lopester02

Under $300 if i can get something decent...dont want anything too cheap can always go up in price if need be.

The subwoofer in my signature below.

lopester02 · 01-24-2010, 09:26 PM

yeah my bad on that neighbors wall is on right, loft railing on left. And yes that opens up to the living room of the downstairs.

erict · 01-24-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lopester02

yeah my bad on that neighbors wall is on right, loft railing on left. And yes that opens up to the living room of the downstairs.

Your best bang for the buck and solid performer would be the eD A2-300 which is $350 shipped. I would also recommend that you put it on a isolation pad to help the blow your neighbors will get.

Elemental Designs

Aerodude73 · 01-24-2010, 09:33 PM

Guys, he said UNDER $300 if the Sub is decent.

Well, i just ordered my 2nd PA-120 Sub ($229 + $29 Freight, but was given a code for a 15% discount: $223.65 total end price w/shipping), and I Love it!! Check out The Official Premier Acoustics Subwoofers thread for more info. My Last Post there has more info if you need it.

ZIPPO · 01-24-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lopester02

Under $300 if i can get something decent...dont want anything too cheap can always go up in price if need be.

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

The subwoofer in my signature below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by erict

Your best bang for the buck and solid performer would be the eD A2-300 which is $350 shipped. I would also recommend that you put it on a isolation pad to help the blow your neighbors will get.

Elemental Designs

+1

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Guys, he said UNDER $300 if the Sub is decent. Well, i just ordered my 2nd PA-120 Sub ($229 + $29 Freight, but was given a code for a 15% discount: $223.65 total end price w/shipping), and I Love it!! Check out The Official Premier Acoustics Subwoofers thread for more info. My Last Post there has more info if you need it.

Another good choice! Since you said you can go higher, go with the eD A2-300. Trust us, you won't regret it.

tbizzle · 01-24-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

[B]Another good choice! Since you said you can go higher, go with the eD A2-300. Trust us, you won't regret it.

+1, this is a killer sub, the best bang for your buck sub out there right now

curse · 01-25-2010, 12:00 AM

you can get the Bic Acoustech pl-200 for under 300 with coupon code : tv15

http://www.sounddistributors.com/buy...at_name=Search

If I wasn't moving away I would have 2 of these babies.

tootall82103 · 01-25-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by curse

you can get the Bic Acoustech pl-200 for under 300 with coupon code : tv15

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If I wasn't moving away I would have 2 of these babies.

I'd go for that one. I have the VK-12 which is almost exactly identical less the driver. I'll be buying another VK-12 when I get back to the states. Fantastic sound for movies and music.

curse · 01-25-2010, 01:15 AM

yeah the vk-12, pl-200 and the formula subs are HIGHLY underrated. Can hear the bass from 50 yards on the street..

tootall82103 · 01-25-2010, 01:33 AM

$280 shipped for the PL200 with the coupon code vs $350 shipped + a bit more of a delay for the A2-300.

Though I could care less about craigsubs ranking system I was just curious as to what others thought about this.

This shows the BIC H-100 a mere 5 points under the A2-300
So the PL-200 being a step up from the H-100 would have at least a couple more points I assume. It's the same cabinet with 100 watts more RMS and 2hz lower freq. That's my assumption on it at least. But we all know how assumptions are.

Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39)
SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40)
Dana Audio 600 ($869 ID): 83 points (36-47)
Rocket X-Sub ($199 ID): 78 points (34-44)
BIC H-100 ($229 eBay): 78 points (40-38)

The A2-300 is pretty fugly in my book (not that it would ever stop me from buying it though) The PL-200, H-100, VK-12 are pretty good looking I think. I have a picture of my VK-12 posted in my gallery. Plus it's about 20lbs lighter. I wish I could hear the A2-300 though to do an actual comparison. But from owning the VK-12 for awhile now and looking at the craigsub score for a lower model BIC, is it still worth an extra $70?

And I'm not bashing ED at all. I know there is a reason why they are the most talked about subwoofers here. I'd love me dual A5-350s..

tbizzle · 01-25-2010, 04:37 AM

Hmm, didn't know that the VIC was possibly that close in performance. They sure are nice lookin subs too, and I've heard nothing but great things about them. The thing about the A2-300 is it's just a beast for the price, and it hits hard and goes very low. That would be sweet if they were pretty comparable.

Anyone have first hand experience with both?

tootall82103 · 01-25-2010, 12:55 PM

Both can piss off the entire complex with ease though!

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 01-25-2010, 02:52 PM

HSU STF-1 is now $298 shipped

HSU STF-1 Subwoofer

callas01 · 01-25-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PSB_Paradigm_HSU

HSU STF-1 is now $298 shipped

HSU STF-1 Subwoofer

$269... and it is a nice sub at that price

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 01-25-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

$269... And it is a nice sub at that price

269 + 29 shipping = $298

01-24-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
lopester02 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	Sub Recomendation for Apt. Hey guys been awhile since i posted i was wondering what a good subwoofer would be for a apartment. My system is set up in a loft, what i have is Pioneer Elite sc05, energy c300,cc100 and cr100. Here is a link to my setup https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...esters-ht.html And any idea on placement for the sub if you see in first picture i have a wall to the left which would be the neighbors loft, too the right is railing and the pictures were taking from behind the futon which there is aabout 4 feet of space behind that. Any good ideas on where it should go. Also, i mainly would use it for listening to Movies and playing video games if that makes a difference. thanks Last edited by lopester02; 01-24-2010 at 09:01 PM.

01-24-2010, 09:33 PM	#9
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:2493 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	Guys, he said UNDER $300 if the Sub is decent. Well, i just ordered my 2nd PA-120 Sub ($229 + $29 Freight, but was given a code for a 15% discount: $223.65 total end price w/shipping), and I Love it!! Check out The Official Premier Acoustics Subwoofers thread for more info. My Last Post there has more info if you need it. Last edited by Aerodude73; 01-24-2010 at 09:40 PM.

01-25-2010, 01:33 AM	#15
tootall82103 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:15	$280 shipped for the PL200 with the coupon code vs $350 shipped + a bit more of a delay for the A2-300. Though I could care less about craigsubs ranking system I was just curious as to what others thought about this. This shows the BIC H-100 a mere 5 points under the A2-300 So the PL-200 being a step up from the H-100 would have at least a couple more points I assume. It's the same cabinet with 100 watts more RMS and 2hz lower freq. That's my assumption on it at least. But we all know how assumptions are. Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39) SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40) Dana Audio 600 ($869 ID): 83 points (36-47) Rocket X-Sub ($199 ID): 78 points (34-44) BIC H-100 ($229 eBay): 78 points (40-38) The A2-300 is pretty fugly in my book (not that it would ever stop me from buying it though) The PL-200, H-100, VK-12 are pretty good looking I think. I have a picture of my VK-12 posted in my gallery. Plus it's about 20lbs lighter. I wish I could hear the A2-300 though to do an actual comparison. But from owning the VK-12 for awhile now and looking at the craigsub score for a lower model BIC, is it still worth an extra $70? And I'm not bashing ED at all. I know there is a reason why they are the most talked about subwoofers here. I'd love me dual A5-350s.. Last edited by tootall82103; 01-25-2010 at 01:37 AM.

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01-24-2010, 08:57 PM	#2
D_M Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I'm partial to SVS so I'd say the PB10 or PB12-NSD would be great sub at an affordable price.

01-24-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
lopester02 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	Under $300 if i can get something decent...dont want anything too cheap can always go up in price if need be.

01-24-2010, 09:26 PM	#7
lopester02 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009	yeah my bad on that neighbors wall is on right, loft railing on left. And yes that opens up to the living room of the downstairs.

01-25-2010, 12:00 AM	#12
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	you can get the Bic Acoustech pl-200 for under 300 with coupon code : tv15 http://www.sounddistributors.com/buy...at_name=Search If I wasn't moving away I would have 2 of these babies.

01-25-2010, 01:15 AM	#14
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	yeah the vk-12, pl-200 and the formula subs are HIGHLY underrated. Can hear the bass from 50 yards on the street..

01-25-2010, 04:37 AM	#16
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	Hmm, didn't know that the VIC was possibly that close in performance. They sure are nice lookin subs too, and I've heard nothing but great things about them. The thing about the A2-300 is it's just a beast for the price, and it hits hard and goes very low. That would be sweet if they were pretty comparable. Anyone have first hand experience with both?

01-25-2010, 12:55 PM	#17
tootall82103 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:15	Both can piss off the entire complex with ease though!

01-25-2010, 02:52 PM	#18
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	HSU STF-1 is now $298 shipped HSU STF-1 Subwoofer

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