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Here is a review done of several subwoofers, the first number is the subs combined score for both HT and music, the (ww-xx) are the individual scores, with HT being the first number and music the second number.
Note that there is a trend here... the companies like SVS, eD and Hsu have a lot of listings and only the H100(aka PL100 your predicessor) is listed at the bottom. Now I know that not all subs can be on here, it would just be too difficult, BUT the trend is eD, SVS and Hsu over and over. There has to be a reason for that.... And there are few subs on this list that are sold at Dealers, but the Majority were ID companies, because they can get you more Bang for the Buck. ALSO a quick look at the AVSforum.com site their was a thread about the PL200(H200) and one guy noted that the sub uses the EXACT same amp as the Hsu STF-2... there is a little debate about it, but wow the resemblance is uncanny.... that said, it appears that the Bic is a decent unit. I think you have some good choices in front of you. Good luck on whatever you decide. Elemental Designs A7-900 ($2200 ID/SI): 116 points (63-53) Epik Conquest ($1599 ID): 112 points (60-52) SVS PB13-Ultra ($1499 ID): 109 points (57-52) Epik Castle ($999 ID): 109 points (59-50) AV123 MFW-15 Duals: 109 points (56-53) (note, duals were tested as duals are offered as a package) Creative Sounds Dual SDX-15 driver + Behringer EP-2500 Amp + Behringer DEQ2496 ($1630 ID): 105 points (57-48) JL Audio Fathom 113 ($3500 BM): 103 points (53-50) AV123 MFW-15 ($599 ID): 103 points (53-50) Def Tech Trinity ($3000 BM): 102 points (54-48) Velodyne DD-18 ($5000 BM): 100 points (50-50) ACI Maestro ($2400 ID): 97 points (47-50) eD A5-350 ($715 ID/SI): 96 points (50-46) JL Audio Fathom 112 ($2600 BM): 95 points (45-50) Hsu VTF-3 HO + Turbo ($999 ID): 94 points (47-47) Hsu VTF-3 HO w/o Turbo ($899 ID): 92 points (45-47) Hsu VTF-3 Mark III + Turbo ($799 ID): 92 points (45-47) Epik Valor ($549 ID): 91 points (44-47) Hsu VTF-3 Mark III w/o Turbo ($699 ID): 91 points (45-46) SVS PB12-Ultra: 90 points (47-43) Axiom EP-500 ($1230 ID/SI): 90 points (43-47) Hsu VTF-2 Mark III + Turbo ($599 ID): 88 points (42-46) SVS PB12-Plus/2 ($1299 ID): 87 points (47-40) SVS PB12-NSD ($599 ID): 86 points (43-43) Hsu VTF-2 Mark III w/o Turbo ($499 ID): 86 points (40-46) Rocket UFW-12 ($999 ID): 85 points (provisional) (35-50) Elemental Designs A2-300 ($350 ID/SI): 83 points (44-39) SVS PB10-NSD ($429 ID): 83 points (43-40) Dana Audio 600 ($869 ID): 83 points (36-47) Rocket X-Sub ($199 ID): 78 points (34-44) BIC H-100 ($229 eBay): 78 points (40-38) Rocket Tyke: 60 points (If you care, PM me ... ) |
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What? I'm confused, are you telling him that the size of the room doesn't change which subs would be more effective? From a physics standpoint that would be just false, the Inverse-square law would suggest for larger volume rooms he'll need either a higher SPL sub or many smaller SPL subs. You need more power as you scale the room up in size so the size of the room directly impacts which subs he should be considering.
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The OP specifically stated:
1. I am not really interested in seeing if I can shake my house off its foundations either. So again I am not looking to turn my living room into a club. It seems to me the prevailing logic being offered for #1 is this. The eD sub cost more and it's more reputable, therefore it must be better. The PA 120 costs less; it is fairly reputable; and it has adequate bass response to make this guy happy. But they still insist, don't get it, get the eD 300 instead. Yet some still argued contrary to the OP's request that the eD sub can go down to 16 HZ vs the 22 HZ for the PA 120. That doesn't prove that the eD sub is better for the OP. However, I would rather have a sub going down to 22 HZ that has a smoother bass response than one going down to 16 HZ that is peaky. I am not saying that the eD is peaky either, just stating my preference in a sub. I don't think one can buy a sub based on specifications alone. You have to audition it. Anyway, no one provided a good answer based on the OP's request. 2. Has anyone tried BOTH of them out and compared? On paper (aside from dimension) they seem very close. I am looking to save as much money as I can but I am also willing to spend if it is worth it for my use (hey money saved equals blu ray money!) No one has answered #2. Actually, the only ones qualified to answer the OP's question with a real opinion that's not based on hearsay, folklore, and myth are the ones who own both the eD 300 and PA 120 subs. The eD sub is no doubt a great sub and it has become a legend. But it seems to me what the OP wants to know besides how closely they compare, is this. Can he buy the PA 120 and still be happy with it's performance? This question remains unanswered unless someone who has compared both subs comes forward and offer him a valid opinion. Of course any answer is an opinion since the OP didn't really ask for proof. He got a lot of opinions but all of them were invalid. |
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callas, thanks for posting that list. so the ed and the older, less powerful (vs Pl-200) Bic are kinda close in HT (95% of my use). Do you know if the PA-120 even showed up? Again thanks for the info.
Derz, thanks for illuminating my underlying point. In many threads, I found the responses to sub recommendations for ed over other subs are filled with statements that it is "smoother, more accurate, better, etc than the other sub 'X'". Yet few, if any, have the other sub in question. I think there is an inherit danger of providing a hierarchy in performance without actual experience with both sides. I think its okay to say that "my sub can go low or is very accurate or has smooth response." But, without owning or the ability to audition both choices equally, I think making statements like "this sub can go lowER or is MORE accurate or has a smoothER response" is very misleading to those asking for advice. Besides the look and the large size, I think the other reason I am not going the ED route is that it is going to be a $350 blind buy for me that I cannot return if i didnt like it. The BIC or the PA can be returned even for credit towards a different sub on their site. Any Bic Pl-200 owners out there who want to give some insight before I pull the trigger? |
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I own & have compared both. In every category( except looks ![]() YES! If I had this chose, I'd choose the eD A2-300. If he's worried about looks go with the PA-120, if not, then go with the eD A2-300. He won't be disappointed either way ![]() Quote:
Premier Acoustic PA-120 Product Size: 18.7" x 14.3" x 17.1" ( H X W X D ), weighs slightly under 60 pounds eD A2-300 Product Size: 18.0" x 18.0" x 21.5" ( H X W X D ), weighs slightly over 60 pounds Only about 4" wider & deeper, not much bigger IMHO. There is no way you wouldn't like either the eD A2-300 or the PA-120. Just keep in mind you don't have to run a eD A2-300 full throttle, you can set it up to suit your needs. |
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Seeing as they are so close already, and you don't really care for the looks of the ED, you can't go wrong with the PL-200 for its price to performance. |
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Hey zippo, thanks for posting that. Got me a question. If you calibrated your setup to a balanced setting for movie watching (ie not set to see how loud the sub can get etc), can you comment on the difference btwn the PA and ED in the same setup? I know it maybe too much to ask, but your comments would be greatly appreciated. Why would you choose the ED? Fuller sound? Deeper? More responsive? I mean if you played the same scene on a blu back to back switching btwn the two, what difference do you hear? Again if I am asking too much just tell me to shut up
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If I lived in an apartment, I would personally get the PA 120 because it costs less and I wouldn't be inclined to play it at louder levels anyway so as not to anger other tenants. If I had a home and don't have to worry about disturbing the neighbors, then the eD 300 would be the better choice since I can go as loud as I dare to go. Last edited by derzauberer; 02-21-2010 at 08:19 PM. |
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I just want to say that the eD does not need to be played loud, and a sub is not supposed to overpower the speakers but add to the extension of the speakers to provide the lower deeper bass sounds, but it isn't supposed to overpower the rest of the speakers or you loose detail.
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