Help Me Choose A Subwoofer!

[MikeDaWiz]

Hey there. I currently am without a subwoofer and i would really like to get one. I was always considering the Klipsch 10" or 12" subwoofer because i wanted to stick with the brand. I have the Quintet III speaker system.

I am only looking to spend between 300 and 500 dollars. What can you suggest?

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Hey there. I currently am without a subwoofer and i would really like to get one. I was always considering the Klipsch 10" or 12" subwoofer because i wanted to stick with the brand. I have the Quintet III speaker system.

I am only looking to spend between 300 and 500 dollars. What can you suggest?

If you can put up an extra $60 (plus shipping), I would recommend the SVS PC12-NSD

SVS PC12-NSD

If the sub and shipping must stay below $500, then I say the eD A2-300

eD A2-300

[MikeDaWiz]

About how big would you say the SVS is?

[Icecoldblue]

On the site

Dims: 16" diameter, 35" tall, 59lbs.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

About how big would you say the SVS is?

Its tall, but it has a smaller footprint than most subs in this price range, which provides you with some add'l room when trying to find the perfect location for your sub. Plus they look amazing and perform even better.

[Icecoldblue]

Have you considered buying two subs? This would create a more stable spread of bass within the room, which would widen the "sweet" spot. As I've seen suggested multiple times in this forum, is that for best results, it's better to have a even number of subs (ie. 2, 4, 6, 308).

Now, if I had 500$ to spend on sub(s), and not get nagged at by the g/f. I would either pick one of the two subs Forsberg suggested or two HD-SUB12's from Acoustic Audio. You could also get one of the eD/SVS subs now, and add a second one down the road. Your call.

There are lots of options in that price range, just keep your options open. I'm sure Big Daddy will chime in here pretty soon with a plethora of options.

[MikeDaWiz]

Originally Posted by Icecoldblue

I'm sure Big Daddy will chime in here pretty soon with a plethora of options.

HAHA more then likely.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by Icecoldblue

Have you considered buying two subs? This would create a more stable spread of bass within the room, which would widen the "sweet" spot. As I've seen suggested multiple times in this forum, is that for best results, it's better to have a even number of subs (ie. 2, 4, 6, 308).

Now, if I had 500$ to spend on sub(s), and not get nagged at by the g/f. I would either pick one of the two subs Forsberg suggested or two HD-SUB12's from Acoustic Audio. You could also get one of the eD/SVS subs now, and add a second one down the road. Your call.

There are lots of options in that price range, just keep your options open. I'm sure Big Daddy will chime in here pretty soon with a plethora of options.

This is excellent advise, and I didn't think of it. 2 subs is almost always better than one. You could get 2 AA subs as Icecold suggested or even 2 PA-120 subs for just around $500.

[MikeDaWiz]

Originally Posted by Icecoldblue

Have you considered buying two subs? This would create a more stable spread of bass within the room, which would widen the "sweet" spot. As I've seen suggested multiple times in this forum, is that for best results, it's better to have a even number of subs (ie. 2, 4, 6, 308).

Now, if I had 500$ to spend on sub(s), and not get nagged at by the g/f. I would either pick one of the two subs Forsberg suggested or two HD-SUB12's from Acoustic Audio. You could also get one of the eD/SVS subs now, and add a second one down the road. Your call.

There are lots of options in that price range, just keep your options open. I'm sure Big Daddy will chime in here pretty soon with a plethora of options.

Right now these subs are 198! That is pretty cheap. Can anyone vouch for the quality of these subs?

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Hey there. I currently am without a subwoofer and i would really like to get one. I was always considering the Klipsch 10" or 12" subwoofer because i wanted to stick with the brand. I have the Quintet III speaker system.

I am only looking to spend between 300 and 500 dollars. What can you suggest?

You don't have to stick to the same brand, but I will tell you that the Klipsch sub-12 does hit hard and will fill a room. When I first heard it I bought two of them, but when I got them home one was too much for my apt.

It was about 6 months later I decided to hook the second sub up, but just turn down the gain on both of them.

Right now Vanns has the Sub-12 and Sub-10 for the same price of $399 and free shipping.

Klipsch Sub -12 link