Looking for a compact sub between $500-800 - Blu-ray Forum

bigdolf · 03-11-2010, 10:19 PM

As the title states. I have a smaller room 12x17 was thinking maybe about the supercube 3 from deftech

Mr. Joshua · 03-11-2010, 10:31 PM

You could try the Cub2 from Sib&Co it is small and the bass is phenominal! It is in the $400 range, so would be under your budget. I had one in a 5.1 Sib&Co system. Sib&Co is made by Focal. Here is the link:

http://www.focal-fr.com/

callas01 · 03-11-2010, 11:33 PM

You could look at the elemental Designs subs, Hsu, SVS, Outlaw Audio, they all make excellent performing subs and would have several right in your price range.

emoxley · 03-11-2010, 11:45 PM

Depends on what you call compact..........
I'll be ordering this one in about 3 weeks: http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pc12_nsd.cfm It's not exactly "small" in total size, but the footprint is kinda small (16"). The size is in the height (35"). SVS is an excellent subwoofer.

progers13 · 03-11-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

You could look at the elemental Designs subs, Hsu, SVS, Outlaw Audio, they all make excellent performing subs and would have several right in your price range.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoxley

Depends on what you call compact..........
I'll be ordering this one in about 3 weeks: http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pc12_nsd.cfm It's not exactly "small" in total size, but the footprint is kinda small (16"). The size is in the height (35"). SVS is an excellent subwoofer.

lol...I love my eD subs and would recommend them to anybody, but I wouldn't call them compact.

kareface · 03-11-2010, 11:48 PM

I wouldn't go with def tech for subs. I like their speakers, but the subs they make are not good for the cost.

In that range I'd consider the 12" subs from rythmik, if you like accuracy they are the company to go with.

Big Daddy · 03-12-2010, 01:38 AM

In addition to the subwoofers mentioned above, these are some additional choices. My favorite is a cylindrical 12.1 or 15.1 from Funky Waves in Canada.

http://funkywaves.net/catalog.cfm?item=fw_15_1

http://www.cadencehometheaterspeaker...7&idcategory=2

http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/forcexl/forcexl.htm

http://www.av123.com//index.php?page...mart&Itemid=37

http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com/productcategory.aspx

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/products.html

StimpsonJCat · 03-12-2010, 01:25 PM

Outlaw Audio ECS is currently on sale for $722 and free shipping (Until March 14th).

jg14 · 03-12-2010, 04:45 PM

SVS is coming out with the new SB-12NSD. It will be compact and likely excellent sounding. It won't be out for at least a month though, so if you are looking now, then you'll have to wait.

krazeyeyez · 03-12-2010, 04:49 PM

Paradigm Ultracube 10 should fall into that price category. I have the 12 and it is a tiny sub that somehow manages some great depth and accuracy.

Make sure you audition whatever your gonna go with if you can. Tons of options but only YOUR ears can make the decision.

StimpsonJCat · 03-12-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

Make sure you audition whatever your gonna go with if you can. Tons of options but only YOUR ears can make the decision.

Good advice, but that is hard to do when some of the best bang for the buck subwoofer offerings are not in any B&M stores...

fuwa · 03-12-2010, 05:36 PM

Martin Logan makes good subs. I bought a Dynamo at BB Magnolia and I am happy with it. It puts out a lot of sound using a small compact size. It is front or down firing, which is good if you have pets.

bigdolf · 03-13-2010, 01:08 AM

thanks for all the replies....just sucks i'm in an area where its just basically bestbuy(no magnolia either)

blkhrt · 03-13-2010, 05:24 PM

You might want to check out Aperion Audio's subs. I have the 8D (which is pretty tiny) and love it, and they have a thirty day in home try out with free shipping both ways. Both the 8D and the 10D would fit in your budget.

http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/...oofers,66.aspx

bigdolf · 03-14-2010, 07:57 AM

what do you guys think of this one....I have a friend that can get it for me for 200

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Mic...8553277&sr=1-9

Steve · 03-14-2010, 12:48 PM

Bigdolf, what do you consider compact? Knowing that would help a lot. If you just need a small footprint but height doesn't matter that much, check out the cylinder subs from SVS. The PC12-NSD is easily within your budget and it only has a 16" circular footprint.

EDIT: I see now that emoxley has already recommended this one above.

bigdolf · 03-14-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Bigdolf, what do you consider compact? Knowing that would help a lot. If you just need a small footprint but height doesn't matter that much, check out the cylinder subs from SVS. The PC12-NSD is easily within your budget and it only has a 16" circular footprint.

EDIT: I see now that emoxley has already recommended this one above.

to tell you the truth, I just ordered this one

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-newpb12plus.cfm

f it I said I dont need compact, (just tossed out an endtable) it was 300 over my budget, but wtf do I need to save for...lol

Steve · 03-15-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdolf

to tell you the truth, I just ordered this one

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-newpb12plus.cfm

f it I said I dont need compact, (just tossed out an endtable) it was 300 over my budget, but wtf do I need to save for...lol

Definitely not compact, but if you're making room then no biggie. Awesome sub. Congrats.

SeanMF · 03-15-2010, 01:50 AM

Deftech Supercube II or III.

Yautja · 03-15-2010, 02:04 AM

You wan't something compact with great sound then how about a:
SUNFIRE 12" High Resolution Series Subwoofer - HRS-12
http://www.sunfire.com/productdetail.asp?id=15
They make beautiful subs

03-11-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
bigdolf Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:89	Looking for a compact sub between $500-800 As the title states. I have a smaller room 12x17 was thinking maybe about the supercube 3 from deftech

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03-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	You could try the Cub2 from Sib&Co it is small and the bass is phenominal! It is in the $400 range, so would be under your budget. I had one in a 5.1 Sib&Co system. Sib&Co is made by Focal. Here is the link: http://www.focal-fr.com/

03-11-2010, 11:33 PM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	You could look at the elemental Designs subs, Hsu, SVS, Outlaw Audio, they all make excellent performing subs and would have several right in your price range.

03-11-2010, 11:45 PM	#4
emoxley Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Eastern NC Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:62 Trading Score:1	Depends on what you call compact.......... I'll be ordering this one in about 3 weeks: http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pc12_nsd.cfm It's not exactly "small" in total size, but the footprint is kinda small (16"). The size is in the height (35"). SVS is an excellent subwoofer.

03-11-2010, 11:48 PM	#6
kareface Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Seattle, Wa Home Theater Gallery:159 Trading Score:1	I wouldn't go with def tech for subs. I like their speakers, but the subs they make are not good for the cost. In that range I'd consider the 12" subs from rythmik, if you like accuracy they are the company to go with.

03-12-2010, 01:38 AM	#7
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	In addition to the subwoofers mentioned above, these are some additional choices. My favorite is a cylindrical 12.1 or 15.1 from Funky Waves in Canada. http://funkywaves.net/catalog.cfm?item=fw_15_1 http://www.cadencehometheaterspeaker...7&idcategory=2 http://www.audioc.com/speakers1/forcexl/forcexl.htm http://www.av123.com//index.php?page...mart&Itemid=37 http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com/productcategory.aspx http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/products.html

03-12-2010, 01:25 PM	#8
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	Outlaw Audio ECS is currently on sale for $722 and free shipping (Until March 14th).

03-12-2010, 04:45 PM	#9
jg14 Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:511 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:3	SVS is coming out with the new SB-12NSD. It will be compact and likely excellent sounding. It won't be out for at least a month though, so if you are looking now, then you'll have to wait.

03-12-2010, 04:49 PM	#10
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	Paradigm Ultracube 10 should fall into that price category. I have the 12 and it is a tiny sub that somehow manages some great depth and accuracy. Make sure you audition whatever your gonna go with if you can. Tons of options but only YOUR ears can make the decision.

03-12-2010, 05:36 PM	#12
fuwa Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Martin Logan makes good subs. I bought a Dynamo at BB Magnolia and I am happy with it. It puts out a lot of sound using a small compact size. It is front or down firing, which is good if you have pets.

03-13-2010, 01:08 AM	#13
bigdolf Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:89	thanks for all the replies....just sucks i'm in an area where its just basically bestbuy(no magnolia either)

03-13-2010, 05:24 PM	#14
blkhrt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:30	You might want to check out Aperion Audio's subs. I have the 8D (which is pretty tiny) and love it, and they have a thirty day in home try out with free shipping both ways. Both the 8D and the 10D would fit in your budget. http://www.aperionaudio.com/catalog/...oofers,66.aspx

03-14-2010, 07:57 AM	#15
bigdolf Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:89	what do you guys think of this one....I have a friend that can get it for me for 200 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Mic...8553277&sr=1-9

03-14-2010, 12:48 PM	#16
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Bigdolf, what do you consider compact? Knowing that would help a lot. If you just need a small footprint but height doesn't matter that much, check out the cylinder subs from SVS. The PC12-NSD is easily within your budget and it only has a 16" circular footprint. EDIT: I see now that emoxley has already recommended this one above.

03-15-2010, 01:50 AM	#19
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	Deftech Supercube II or III.

03-15-2010, 02:04 AM	#20
Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	You wan't something compact with great sound then how about a: SUNFIRE 12" High Resolution Series Subwoofer - HRS-12 http://www.sunfire.com/productdetail.asp?id=15 They make beautiful subs

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