Replacing my Boston Sub

[PootieThang]

Hey everyone,

I recently got a new receiver and I'm now itching to replace my subwoofer. I currently have a Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO which is a 12" 300 Watt RMS sub that has a frequency response of 25Hz-150Hz.

So far, I have my mind set on a Supercube. The question is, what option should I do?

a.) (One) Supercube Reference - 14" Sub with 2 14" Bass Radiators, 1800 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 11 Hz – 200 Hz

b.) (One) Supercube I - 10" Sub with 2 10" Bass Radiators, 1500 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 13 Hz – 200 Hz

c.) (Two) Supercube II - 8" Sub with 2 8" Bass Radiators, 1250 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 14 Hz – 200 Hz

d.) (Two) Supercube III - 7.5" Sub with 2 7.5" Bass Radiators, 650 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 16 Hz – 200 Hz

Please let me know what I should do! I plan to make up my mind by Friday. Thanks.

[kareface]

I can say from personal experience, don't. At each price point there are better subs for SPL or accuracy. I've heard the 10" model, and I wasn't impressed with the results at all.

This thread actually sums up what I have to say about the subject pretty well:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144759

Not trying to rain on your parade, but I'd rather save you the money if possible.

[curse]

just out of curiosty why so dead set on supercube?

[PootieThang]

Originally Posted by kareface

I can say from personal experience, don't. At each price point there are better subs for SPL or accuracy. I've heard the 10" model, and I wasn't impressed with the results at all.

This thread actually sums up what I have to say about the subject pretty well:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144759

Not trying to rain on your parade, but I'd rather save you the money if possible.

Thanks a lot for the advice. But in terms of pricing, I am getting a large % off. Let's just say that it's more than 60 and less than 75

[kareface]

Originally Posted by PootieThang

Thanks a lot for the advice. But in terms of pricing, I am getting a large % off. Let's just say that it's more than 60 and less than 75

I'd normally suggest 2 subs when possible, but I'd just try the 14"er in the hopes it doesn't sound as bad as the 10's.

BTW, I would like to point out I have no problems with deftech. I loved the surrounds I had from them. I just think their subs are sub par. (please don't blame me, it had to be done, lol)

[callas01]

Originally Posted by PootieThang

Hey everyone,

I recently got a new receiver and I'm now itching to replace my subwoofer. I currently have a Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO which is a 12" 300 Watt RMS sub that has a frequency response of 25Hz-150Hz.

So far, I have my mind set on a Supercube. The question is, what option should I do?

a.) (One) Supercube Reference - 14" Sub with 2 14" Bass Radiators, 1800 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 11 Hz – 200 Hz

b.) (One) Supercube I - 10" Sub with 2 10" Bass Radiators, 1500 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 13 Hz – 200 Hz

c.) (Two) Supercube II - 8" Sub with 2 8" Bass Radiators, 1250 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 14 Hz – 200 Hz

d.) (Two) Supercube III - 7.5" Sub with 2 7.5" Bass Radiators, 650 Watts RMS, Freq Response: 16 Hz – 200 Hz

Please let me know what I should do! I plan to make up my mind by Friday. Thanks.

How much are you going to be spending? If it is in the neighborhood of $350 Then I suggest that you look at the eD, I have heard the supercubes and while they are nice subs, IMO, they are not quite as good as the eD that I have.

[kareface]

I'm not sure about harmonic distortion, but SPL and low extension wise the supercube would be better then a 350$ ed in my opinion.

[callas01]

I have heard only the supercub II and III, but neither of them really impressed me. I heard them in a closed audition room and they got loud and put out bass, but they didn't impress me to the degree that the Hsu VTF-2.3 and VTF-3.1 did, and the eD is right there with the VTF-2.3, Personally, the A2-300 can and does compete with other more expensive subs. I am not saying its the best sub out there and I have yet to hear the 14" reference sub, so just from experience I didn't find the others great. Personally when I go to BB they have a supercube and a Dynamo, and I like the Dynamo better. The Dynamo is a bit quicker for music, but not as good for HT as the eD.

JMO.