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Old 10-03-2010, 03:04 AM   #1
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Default LAVA Subwoofers: The Newest Factory-Direct Company

This is the newest factory-direct subwoofer company.

Manufacturer's Website: http://www.lavasubs.com/home-theater-subwoofers.html




12 Inch LSP12, $338.46:
Enclosure Design: Front-firing, front-ported
Driver: 12" coated cellulose composite
Power: 250 watt internal amplifier
Frequency Range, Lowpass: 22 - 200 Hz (+/-3dB) boost: 13dB @ 40Hz
Frequency Range, LFE: 24 - 400 Hz (+/-3dB)
Sensitivity: 200mV @ 250W
Crossover: 40 - 200 Hz continuously variable low pass
Inputs: Line level RCA, speaker level
Cabinet Dimensions: 18 7/8" [479 mm] H (including feet) 13 3/4" [350 mm] W 16 3/8" [416 mm] D (including grill and amp)
Grill Material: MDF frame w/ black speaker cloth
Available Colors: Black vinyl, lightly textured


10 Inch LSP10, $245.99:
Enclosure Design: Front-firing, front-ported
Driver: 10" coated cellulose composite
Power: 150 watt internal amplifier
Frequency Range, Lowpass: 22 - 200 Hz (+/-3dB) boost: 11dB @ 40Hz
Frequency Range, LFE: 24 - 400 Hz (+/-3dB)
Sensitivity: 200mV @ 150W
Crossover: 40 - 200 Hz continuously variable low pass
Inputs: Line level RCA, speaker level
Cabinet Dimensions: 16 7/8" [429 mm] H (including feet) 12 1/4" [312 mm] W 14 7/8" [376 mm] D (including grill and amp)
Grill Material: MDF frame w/ black speaker cloth
Available Colors: Black vinyl, lightly textured


8 Inch LSP08, $197.38:
Enclosure Design: Front-firing, front-ported
Driver: 8" coated cellulose composite
Power: 100 watt internal amplifier
Frequency Range, Lowpass: 28 - 250 Hz (+/-3dB) boost: 12dB @ 45Hz
Frequency Range, LFE: 37 - 400 Hz (+/-3dB)
Sensitivity: 200mV @ 100W
Crossover: 46 - 250 Hz continuously variable low pass
Inputs: Line level RCA, speaker level
Cabinet Dimensions: 15" [379 mm] H (including feet) 11 1/2" [290 mm] W 13" [330 mm] D (including grill and amp)
Grill Material: MDF frame w/ black speaker cloth
Available Colors: Black vinyl, lightly textured


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About Us

Lava Subs is a new company founded by a group of audio engineers with decades of audio experience. So while the company might be new, the management isn’t. Chances are you already know some of the brands we have developed and manufactured. Unfortunately, because of non-compete agreements we can’t disclose those brands. You’ll just have to take our word for it until you hear for youself what we can do.

When you buy audio equipment at your local electronics or big box store, you typically pay at least double the wholesale price. That’s how the retailer makes his money. We design and engineer our subs right here in the USA. Like everyone else, we build them overseas. However, we build them exactly to our specs. The truth is, most of the few subwoofer companies who claim their audio components are built in the USA are using parts they purchased outside the USA.

Why does Lava Subs only offer Subwoofers?
We like subs. and we want to focus on building the best sub offered at the price. A solid Lava 8”, 10” or 12” subwoofer will accommodate virtually every home theater. Depending on room size, you might need more than one sub but you’ll never want or need more than a Lava Sub.

Will You Build Other Speaker Products?
We have engineered and manufactured full lines of audio equipment. We could have picked virtually any audio component and built a quality product. We picked the subwoofer because it fills an important role in every audio system. We want to keep a warehouse full of subs so that when you want one we can deliver. In fact, we’ve got one with your name on it.

We Guarantee What We Sell
You don't have to take our word for it. You need to feel the bass to understand the difference. Experience these subwoofers in your own home. All Lava subwoofers come with a 30-day in-home trial, and free shipping.

All orders received before 4:30pm Pacific time ship the same day you order.

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Old 10-03-2010, 03:11 AM   #2
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that looks like a good company, fair prices and performance specs look decent.
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that looks like a good company, fair prices and performance specs look decent.
We will have to wait for somebody to buy one and write a review. I am over-subwooferized and don't have the room for it. Otherwise, I would do it.

They have a 30-day money-back guarantee. That minimizes the risk.
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:20 AM   #4
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We will have to wait for somebody to buy one and write a review. I am over-subwooferized and don't have the room for it. Otherwise, I would do it.

They have a 30-day money-back guarantee. That minimizes the risk.
well with what I want to do next with my setup, the eD is the only sub I will have.... for a while.... so it won't be me either.
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:22 AM   #5
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We will have to wait for somebody to buy one and write a review. I am over-subwooferized and don't have the room for it. Otherwise, I would do it.

They have a 30-day money-back guarantee. That minimizes the risk.
You can buy it & send it to me ~ I will test it for you
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:24 AM   #6
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You can buy it & send it to me ~ I will test it for you
As long as you pay for shipping and return it after 30 days.
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:30 AM   #7
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As long as you pay for shipping and return it after 30 days.
I new there would be a hitch to the response
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Old 10-04-2010, 04:35 PM   #8
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This is the newest factory-direct subwoofer company.

Manufacturer's Website: http://www.lavasubs.com/home-theater-subwoofers.html
Big Daddy thanks for the post I hope you don't mind if I jump in the thread. My name is Eric from Lava Subs and I just joined the forum and am looking forward to being an active member of the forum.

Lava Subs
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Old 10-04-2010, 10:01 PM   #9
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The 12" looks like a solid choice for the money.

Glad to see someone making a cool new product in the price range!
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy View Post
We will have to wait for somebody to buy one and write a review. I am over-subwooferized and don't have the room for it. Otherwise, I would do it.

They have a 30-day money-back guarantee. That minimizes the risk.
Plus, the Mrs. might show you the door if you add any MORE Subs to the 10-40 you Already own...

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Big Daddy thanks for the post I hope you don't mind if I jump in the thread. My name is Eric from Lava Subs and I just joined the forum and am looking forward to being an active member of the forum.

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Welcome to the site!

Also, in reading on the AVS Forum, you had a post offering members an Additional 15% off.


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$338.46 Is the price on the website - the coupon was for an additional 25% off

Eric - maybe you can give AVS members a special members only coupon

What do you say - 10-15% (or more - we can be greedy) off just for us


Yeah we have absolutely no problem doing that for AVS members. If you are an AVS member simply email us at our customer service email address with your AVS members name so we know you an actual AVS member and we will email you back with your own unique coupon code for 15% off.

Does that work?
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Would that also apply to Bluray.com members? I'm sure that would surely help any shoppers in the market for an affordable Sub.

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Old 10-05-2010, 03:28 PM   #11
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Would that also apply to Bluray.com members? I'm sure that would surely help any shoppers in the market for an affordable Sub.
Yeah, We have no problem doing the same thing for the blu-ray.com members.

If you will simply email us at our customer service email address with your blu-ray.com members name we will email you back with your own unique coupon code for 15% off.
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Yeah, We have no problem doing the same thing for the blu-ray.com members.

If you will simply email us at our customer service email address with your blu-ray.com members name we will email you back with your own unique coupon code for 15% off.
Can you add spikes or feet to the sub, and if so, are they available directly from you?
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:00 PM   #13
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Welcome Eric

How much does each sub weigh? Or did I miss that somewhere in the specs? Thanks.
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Can you add spikes or feet to the sub, and if so, are they available directly from you?
Yes, the sub comes with rubber feet and the height listed on the site is the height with the feet.
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Big Daddy thanks for the post I hope you don't mind if I jump in the thread. My name is Eric from Lava Subs and I just joined the forum and am looking forward to being an active member of the forum.

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Welcome to the forum and thank you for making yourself available for our benefit.
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Big Daddy thanks for the post I hope you don't mind if I jump in the thread. My name is Eric from Lava Subs and I just joined the forum and am looking forward to being an active member of the forum.

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Are you going to be offering anything bigger and more powerful in the future? Any sealed options?
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Are you going to be offering anything bigger and more powerful in the future? Any sealed options?
We may in the future offer a 15" but it is not going to be in the immediate future. It is something that is being discussed but would be a ways out. As for a sealed sub the answer is about the same it is being discussed but it won't be in the immediate future.
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I just joined the forum and have a new sound system that is in need of a subwoofer. I am seeing prices from $98 to over $7,000, wow that is a big range. Based on what a am reading here I am going to try a Lava subwoofer. This is for hi-fi use only for music.

I have a NAD C316BEE Integrated Amp, NAD C515BEE CD PLayer, Klipsch RF 52ii speakers in an 11' X 11" room. I want the flexibility of using it in a larger room in the future, i.e., 18' X 18'. Which subwoofer would serve me best in this set up?

Can you offer advice about other subs to look at as well? Thanks for the help.
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I just joined the forum and have a new sound system that is in need of a subwoofer. I am seeing prices from $98 to over $7,000, wow that is a big range. Based on what a am reading here I am going to try a Lava subwoofer. This is for hi-fi use only for music.

I have a NAD C316BEE Integrated Amp, NAD C515BEE CD PLayer, Klipsch RF 52ii speakers in an 11' X 11" room. I want the flexibility of using it in a larger room in the future, i.e., 18' X 18'. Which subwoofer would serve me best in this set up?

Can you offer advice about other subs to look at as well? Thanks for the help.
You need to decide how much money you want to spend.

I strongly suggest that you go for two subwoofers instead of one. For example, two quality 12" subwoofers may give you much better results than a single 15" or 18" subwoofer. You can buy one subwoofer now and add a second one later. It is highly recommended that you buy two identical subwoofers.

Lava subwoofers are good and economical subwoofers. Other popular internet direct names are Elemental Designs, Hsu Research, Epik, and SVS.

If you are looking for good performing budget subwoofers, Bic, Premier Acoustics, and Acoustic Audio are good options.
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I just placed my order on the (2) 10" sub deals for $399. I hope it's worth it.
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