audio gods please help

[sakbarzad]

i just ordered my sony 5300es reciever (got it so it could last for a while) i am going to get def tech pro monitor800s for my sides and rear and pro monitor1000s for my center now i have it narrowed down to these two subs http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1157067060889 and http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099395911231
i dont know what to get my room is about 12 x 12 and my friend works for best buy so i get them for a great price.... here is my question is it worth the $80 (employee difference) to step up to the reference sub?

[Clark Kent]

After looking at both of them if the difference is only $80 I'd go with the more expensive one but the cheaper one might be enough for a 12' by 12' room. Of course many here would probably recommend something different if we knew your price range. Something like this maybe...

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pcpow3.cfm

or

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

or

http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...roducts_id=102

[blurayistheway]

he mentioned a discount... i assume hes a bb employee

[Kratos3]

I own the Sub-10, and I can tell you that it is one hell of a sub! Question...why not go with a Def Tech sub? They make outstanding subs! The Klipsch will probably be able to put out more in terms of volume, but Def Techs are known for playing tight, deep, accurate bass. The Def Tech ProSub 1000 is comparable in price and is rated to play all the way down to 18 Hz while the Klipsch is rated down to 28 Hz. Also, the Klipsch sub amp is rated at 200 watts RMS(420 peak), while the Def Tech is rated at 300 RMS(no peak power rating listed). Why don't I own a Def Tech sub then, you might ask? I received the Sub-10 as a Xmas gift this year. If I had been given a choice, I would have gone with a Def Tech. But hey, I'm not gonna complain. It was a kick ass gift! Just my two cents.... Also, I used to own a Def Tech sub and it was incredible!

[audioman]

The sub 10 is more than enough with a 12 x 12 room depending on the acoustics of the room.

With the difference only being 80 dollars, I would only go with the higher priced sub if you think that you need to spend the extra money. or if that feeds your ego of having gold cones.

I have no knowledge of subs (brands) other than the Klipsh unless we're talking concert size.

Test them in the showroom. A/B, if possible..
Try the sub 10, If it doesn't give you what you desire return it.

[sakbarzad]

thanx for all the responds... the best buy i went to none of the subs were working except for the referance 10 and matched up good with the def techs... but i am all about accurate and clean sounding bass (thats y i went with a sealed box for my car) and im not too familiar with the def tech just heard alot of good things about them... and my budget is about 600 (with the klipsch my total is about 660 after tax, stupid california... got to love the discount)

[DragonSarc]

excellent choice!!!!!

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by sakbarzad

thanx for all the responds... the best buy i went to none of the subs were working except for the referance 10 and matched up good with the def techs... but i am all about accurate and clean sounding bass (thats y i went with a sealed box for my car) and im not too familiar with the def tech just heard alot of good things about them... and my budget is about 600 (with the klipsch my total is about 660 after tax, stupid california... got to love the discount)

I have two of the Kklipsch 12's. They produce lots of sub, but it's not all that precise; they have huge ports, you could stuff a poodle into them.

Whenever possible, go with sealed subs. They require lots more power to drive, which is the reason you see so many ported subs on the low end, pricewise. If you can go with the deftech, do it, and don't look back...

[sakbarzad]

sat night bump