best 10" or 12" for $200 or less - Blu-ray Forum

diceman1000 · 03-09-2014, 07:38 PM

i'm finishing up a home theater install for a friend and need to replace a 10+ year old, dead Klipsch sub. his top dollar is $200. I've been looking hard at the BIC F-12 and Dayton Audio SUB-1200... which of these two would you recommend? any other suggestions in this price range? thanks in advance...

Aerodude73 · 03-09-2014, 07:43 PM

My 2 PA-120's (12") list at $299 but I'm pretty sure they can be had for much less (I paid $223.65/each a few yrs ago for them, using Order Code "TV15") - I'd shoot them an email or call them for more info. HERE is the link for the Sub. It's a beast & I love it, gorgeous piano black finish also.

Joshjp · 03-10-2014, 01:58 AM

BIC F-12

brooks · 03-10-2014, 04:17 AM

If your friend could swing another 20bucks parts-express has the dayton audio sub-1200 on for 109.00 right now He could get two and smooth out the bass response by placing them in different corners of the room it would also give him a little more headroom so ue would not need to push them as hard.

WillGehring · 03-10-2014, 11:24 PM

I use a BIC F-12 and I am very happy with it for home theater applications. It goes deeper than most subs under $200 and has a great warranty. In my opinion, the F-12 is a better speaker than the Dayton and I think your friend would be very happy with it. BUT you could almost buy two of the Daytons for the price of one F-12. I would agree with brooks and go with two Daytons to get the most out of your friend's money.

Bluvette · 03-10-2014, 11:30 PM

If you can swing a bit xtra pick up one of these!! From the reviews it kicks the BIC ash!!

http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology...nxg+subwoofers

nx-bas-500_solo.jpg

Billy13 · 03-11-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluvette

If you can swing a bit xtra pick up one of these!! From the reviews it kicks the BIC ash!!

http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology...nxg+subwoofers

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I can vouch for NXG....I had a PROSUB300 for a short time....very good sub for the money.

diceman1000 · 03-12-2014, 12:00 PM

We ended up going with the F12, thanks for all of your input guys.

DrasticPlastic · 03-12-2014, 01:52 PM

Let us know your impressions once you get a chance to put it through its paces.

diceman1000 · 04-02-2014, 04:11 PM

Initial impressions are WOW! Plenty loud and pretty descent sound to boot. In all honesty, the F12 has got me wanting to return my Dayton SUB1000... unfortunately, I don't have the extra $100, nor do I have room for a 12"

03-09-2014, 07:38 PM	#1
diceman1000 Member Member since:Jan 2014	best 10" or 12" for $200 or less i'm finishing up a home theater install for a friend and need to replace a 10+ year old, dead Klipsch sub. his top dollar is $200. I've been looking hard at the BIC F-12 and Dayton Audio SUB-1200... which of these two would you recommend? any other suggestions in this price range? thanks in advance...

03-10-2014, 11:30 PM	#6
Bluvette Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Far Southside Chicago (Orland Park) Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:1	If you can swing a bit xtra pick up one of these!! From the reviews it kicks the BIC ash!! http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology...nxg+subwoofers nx-bas-500_solo.jpg Last edited by Bluvette; 03-10-2014 at 11:32 PM.

03-09-2014, 07:43 PM	#2
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	My 2 PA-120's (12") list at $299 but I'm pretty sure they can be had for much less (I paid $223.65/each a few yrs ago for them, using Order Code "TV15") - I'd shoot them an email or call them for more info. HERE is the link for the Sub. It's a beast & I love it, gorgeous piano black finish also.

03-10-2014, 01:58 AM	#3
Joshjp Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Twin Cities Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:61	BIC F-12

03-10-2014, 04:17 AM	#4
brooks Junior Member Member since:Jan 2010	If your friend could swing another 20bucks parts-express has the dayton audio sub-1200 on for 109.00 right now He could get two and smooth out the bass response by placing them in different corners of the room it would also give him a little more headroom so ue would not need to push them as hard.

03-10-2014, 11:24 PM	#5
WillGehring Member Member since:Mar 2012 Home Theater Gallery:27	I use a BIC F-12 and I am very happy with it for home theater applications. It goes deeper than most subs under $200 and has a great warranty. In my opinion, the F-12 is a better speaker than the Dayton and I think your friend would be very happy with it. BUT you could almost buy two of the Daytons for the price of one F-12. I would agree with brooks and go with two Daytons to get the most out of your friend's money.

03-12-2014, 12:00 PM	#8
diceman1000 Member Member since:Jan 2014	We ended up going with the F12, thanks for all of your input guys.

03-12-2014, 01:52 PM	#9
DrasticPlastic Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:2	Let us know your impressions once you get a chance to put it through its paces.

04-02-2014, 04:11 PM	#10
diceman1000 Member Member since:Jan 2014	Initial impressions are WOW! Plenty loud and pretty descent sound to boot. In all honesty, the F12 has got me wanting to return my Dayton SUB1000... unfortunately, I don't have the extra $100, nor do I have room for a 12"

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