Energy esw-8hg. $79.99. Should I buy!!

[RB951]

Found this sub at a local store. Brand new. I ultimately want an stf-2, but as a temporary fix for 79.99 I think this energy sub is a steal. What u guys think?

[RB951]

Oops just realized I poosted in wrong section

[callas01]

Are you talking about the ESW-8 or ESW-C8? Never heard of the hg.

[jomari]

as much as quality components we can find for a certain amount of money or a steal, i guess ive always considered that money you are trying to spend on such subsitute, can be put towards that component you always dream off.

i dont want you to just end up 'settling on something just to get by'....

just a thought friend.

[RB951]

Esw-8. And I agree with putting that money aside to get the stf-2. Nonetheless it is a good deal... for someone. Thanks for the advice.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by jomari

as much as quality components we can find for a certain amount of money or a steal, i guess ive always considered that money you are trying to spend on such subsitute, can be put towards that component you always dream off.

i dont want you to just end up 'settling on something just to get by'....

just a thought friend.

I have to agree with this statement too....

OK back to my OP, the ESW-C8 is a P.O.S. sub, and I am a huge Energy fan. And there are better for that price, RW-8 from Acoustic Audio for $99 for instance. The EWS-8 sub however would be worth $79-$139, although it doesn't get extremely low, Energys ESW subs are basically like the Polk PSW subs, perhaps just a little better overall, but once you get up to the S series subs and the ESW-V series subs(although discontinued now), they are very good subs, unfortunately they price them too high for what they are. If the S10.3 was closer to $350-400 instead of $530, it would be a better value. And If the ESW-V10 was perhaps $500-550 instead of the $800 price tag, it would be a great sub too.

Now while the STF-2 you are interested in is a good sub, perhaps you would be getting more if you bought the eD A2-300, the eD would dig deeper for HT use and should be about as good for music. They are the same price.

[RB951]

After doing some extensive research and reading tons of reviews I have decided to go with the A2-300 (already placed the order). What sold me on this sub was that specs are a little better, It is more of a HT sub (although it holds its own with music... per reviews I read) and it was $30 cheaper.

Once again, thanks to all for the great help and suggestions. Im sure I will not be disapointed with my decision.