Did I buy the wrong Sub - Blu-ray Forum

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 01:06 AM

I have recently put in an order for an Elemental Designs A2-300. However I really like the Polk Audio PSW505 for the price. Any suggestions on this? Also any other suggestions for a powered sub within a $400 price range? Thanks in advance

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:11 AM

I have the A2-300 and couldn't be happier! Trust me, you made a good decision.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I have the A2-300 and couldn't be happier! Trust me, you made a good decision.

Have you had any previous subs prior to the a2?

aramis109 · 01-12-2009, 01:19 AM

Here, I'll be negative Nancy for a minute. Here are the only things you would possibly have issue with on the eD:

1. Size.
2. Look.
3. WAF.

#3 goes with 1 and 2, but whatever. The performance of the sub for the $ is definitely up there.

If you already measured it out and have a spot picked out for it (say, replacing an endtable

) I think you should keep it. Besides, the eD guys are probably busy making it now, and that's kinda shady.

crazyBLUE · 01-12-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I have the A2-300 and couldn't be happier! Trust me, you made a good decision.

I knew for some reason you would be on this one Jason !

He's right, you made the right decision !!

I've even been contemplating this after I get my rear's next week for my 7.1 !!

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

Have you had any previous subs prior to the a2?

A couple of Sony 8 inch subs, a Cerwin Vega 15, and a Polk 10. It outperforms all of them and probably most everything else in the price range. Looks are the only thing not going for it.

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:30 AM

You chould compare the graph in the eD thread with the one posted in the review in your PSW505 thread.

Halcro 1 · 01-12-2009, 01:33 AM

From what the tsets are it plays to 25Hz and for that money its really hard to beat the Ed

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

Here, I'll be negative Nancy for a minute. Here are the only things you would possibly have issue with on the eD:

1. Size.
2. Look.
3. WAF.

#3 goes with 1 and 2, but whatever. The performance of the sub for the $ is definitely up there.

If you already measured it out and have a spot picked out for it (say, replacing an endtable

) I think you should keep it. Besides, the eD guys are probably busy making it now, and that's kinda shady.

What's WAF. Size and Look isn't a problem...My TV stand is home made and not even painted. Big Woop. I'm going for some tight clean bass that can hit hard. And I was wondering if the Any Polk Sub within the the EDs price range will match up, Including the PSW505 which has recieved really good reviews

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I knew for some reason you would be on this one Jason !

He's right, you made the right decision !!

I've even been contemplating this after I get my rear's next week for my 7.1 !!

Hey crazyBLUE, hows that polk Sub you have already?

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

What's WAF. Size and Look isn't a problem...My TV stand is home made and not even painted. Big Woop. I'm going for some tight clean bass that can hit hard. And I was wondering if the Any Polk Sub within the the EDs price range will match up, Including the PSW505 which has recieved really good reviews

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95 dB at 30 Hz

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...er-4-2005.html

Compare this number to the eD....

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...7#post10641557

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...er-4-2005.html

Compare this number to the eD....

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...7#post10641557

Thanks JasonR! Ok so we have the ED sub which is clearly better, and I kind of already knew that I just needed someone to tell me it was (i'm weird like that). However, do you think the ED performance justifies the extra hundred dollars over the Polk PSW505 sub?

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:42 AM

For me it does, 18 HZ @ 93 dB is rediculous for a $350 dollar sub....

crazyBLUE · 01-12-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

Hey crazyBLUE, hows that polk Sub you have already?

IT's been an excellent SUB ! But I've been around long enough to no who to listen to & not !! I've also been around long enough that when certain people here make suggestions That it's DAM GOOD ADVICE !! that is wy after next week's 7.1 .The sub (A2-300) Will be next !!

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 01:54 AM

You won't regret it Crazy, great sub for a great value. The only way I would have chosen a different sub is if I could have freed up enough cash for this bad boy.

http://av123.com/component/page,shop...art/Itemid,37/

It was a little to far out of budget though....

crazyBLUE · 01-12-2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

You won't regret it Crazy, great sub for a great value. The only way I would have chosen a different sub is if I could have freed up enough cash for this bad boy.

http://av123.com/component/page,shop...art/Itemid,37/

It was a little to far out of budget though....

Hek Jason , Id like to free up the cash for the rocket series tower's too !!

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-12-2009, 02:09 AM

All things set aside. I'm finally content...Thank God, because this thing has been playing with my head all day!!!

I'm sticking it with the A2-300...Happy Days are soon to come...

Thanks a lot to everyone who has responded to this thread. Especially JasonR with those AVS forum links...Helped ALOT!!!

crazyBLUE · 01-12-2009, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

All things set aside. I'm finally content...Thank God, because this thing has been playing with my head all day!!!

I'm sticking it with the A2-300...Happy Days are soon to come...

Thanks a lot to everyone who has responded to this thread. Especially JasonR with those AVS forum links...Helped ALOT!!!

JasonR · 01-12-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Hek Jason , Id like to free up the cash for the rocket series tower's too !!

Dang kids college funds...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

All things set aside. I'm finally content...Thank God, because this thing has been playing with my head all day!!!

I'm sticking it with the A2-300...Happy Days are soon to come...

Thanks a lot to everyone who has responded to this thread. Especially JasonR with those AVS forum links...Helped ALOT!!!

01-12-2009, 01:06 AM	#1
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Did I buy the wrong Sub I have recently put in an order for an Elemental Designs A2-300. However I really like the Polk Audio PSW505 for the price. Any suggestions on this? Also any other suggestions for a powered sub within a $400 price range? Thanks in advance

01-12-2009, 02:20 AM	#20
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	[QUOTE=JasonR;1495834]Dang kids college funds... Are we all college Kids Here? My first year...Jason, Crazy???

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01-12-2009, 01:11 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I have the A2-300 and couldn't be happier! Trust me, you made a good decision.

01-12-2009, 01:19 AM	#4
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Here, I'll be negative Nancy for a minute. Here are the only things you would possibly have issue with on the eD: 1. Size. 2. Look. 3. WAF. #3 goes with 1 and 2, but whatever. The performance of the sub for the $ is definitely up there. If you already measured it out and have a spot picked out for it (say, replacing an endtable ) I think you should keep it. Besides, the eD guys are probably busy making it now, and that's kinda shady.

01-12-2009, 01:30 AM	#7
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You chould compare the graph in the eD thread with the one posted in the review in your PSW505 thread.

01-12-2009, 01:33 AM	#8
Halcro 1 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:12	From what the tsets are it plays to 25Hz and for that money its really hard to beat the Ed

01-12-2009, 01:42 AM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	For me it does, 18 HZ @ 93 dB is rediculous for a $350 dollar sub....

01-12-2009, 01:54 AM	#15
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You won't regret it Crazy, great sub for a great value. The only way I would have chosen a different sub is if I could have freed up enough cash for this bad boy. http://av123.com/component/page,shop...art/Itemid,37/ It was a little to far out of budget though....

01-12-2009, 02:09 AM	#17
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	All things set aside. I'm finally content...Thank God, because this thing has been playing with my head all day!!! I'm sticking it with the A2-300...Happy Days are soon to come... Thanks a lot to everyone who has responded to this thread. Especially JasonR with those AVS forum links...Helped ALOT!!!

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