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ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 09:31 PM

Hi folks. I currently have a Polk RM6750 subwoofer which came with a home stereo set. The back says its 100 watts. Receiver is Yamaha RX-V465. I'm looking to get a better subwoofer but not sure what is good and what is not. Just look for higher wattage? Sometimes I hear the sub go past its limits and it kind of sounds bad so I want to improve this. Just looking to upgrade. Thanks

Steve · 11-29-2009, 09:42 PM

First, you would get the most and best help if you post this in the subwoofer forum found here.

As for your question, there's a lot more to look at than just wattage. It would help to know your budget, room size, size limitations of the sub, whether you'll be using it for music or HT, and any other needs such as you need a particular color, etc..

ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 09:47 PM

Okay. I will repost there. To answer the questions though.

I'm looking to spend about 100-150 if possible. Color would be black. Uses would be mainly home theater. No size limitations for the sub itself really. Room size is about 15x17. Thanks

callas01 · 11-29-2009, 11:06 PM

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=HD-...UB12&_osacat=0

Look for the HD-SUB10

ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 11:11 PM

Someone else recommended 2 of these. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-633 what do you think?

crazyBLUE · 11-29-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Someone else recommended 2 of these. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-633 what do you think?

I just did A DIY & put A Dayton 15" driver in the Box & it is one awesome subwoofer .

callas01 · 11-29-2009, 11:15 PM

Look at the HD-SUB10
http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-208...-watt-sub.aspx

Or this
http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-544...eater-sub.aspx

The first one has a lower extension 20 hz v 24 hz, and it has a higher watt amp.

Here is the site where you can look up all the ones they have. There really isn't a difference between the PSW and RW

ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 11:15 PM

Wow that looks ridiculous. Good work. What do you think about the linked ones i sent?

crazyBLUE · 11-29-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Wow that looks ridiculous. Good work. What do you think about the linked ones i sent?

I think they are good subs . They have an aluminum driver & I had never heard one untill I got my Dayton & it has an amazing sound quality to it . I will replace my 10" & 12" sub drivers with new Dayton drivers in the future .

callas01 · 11-29-2009, 11:23 PM

it doesn't seem to get very low only 30 hz. You should look into the Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10. I have it and it works wonderfully.

ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 11:24 PM

Okay. The Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10 and the PSW-12 12" sound good but, which one? And why is the 12" cheaper? Trying to learn about this stuff as I go along. Thanks for your help.

callas01 · 11-29-2009, 11:26 PM

the 12" is less expensive because the amp is not as powerful and the frequency response doesn't go as low. The 10" is a better overall sub.

ridergroov1 · 11-29-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

the 12" is less expensive because the amp is not as powerful and the frequency response doesn't go as low. The 10" is a better overall sub.

Interesting. I don't know much about this stuff but I always thought a bigger woofer would have a bigger bass response and low end.

crazyBLUE · 11-29-2009, 11:38 PM

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Interesting. I don't know much about this stuff but I always thought a bigger woofer would have a bigger bass response and low end.

That all depends on how it was built .

Tinman7783 · 11-30-2009, 12:37 AM

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That all depends on how it was built .

Would The Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10 work well with my Klipsch speakers...just wondering?

crazyBLUE · 11-30-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinman7783

Would The Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10 work well with my Klipsch speakers...just wondering?

Yes . Your sub does not need to be the same name brand as your speakers !

Tinman7783 · 11-30-2009, 01:07 AM

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Yes . Your sub does not need to be the same name brand as your speakers !

Is there a correct way to size (10,12,or15") a sub? room is 12x25 and receiver has 735 total watts. 10 to 12 ?

thanks...

crazyBLUE · 11-30-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinman7783

Is there a correct way to size (10,12,or15") a sub? room is 12x25 and receiver has 735 total watts. 10 to 12 ?

thanks...

Its up to you I guess

I have A room that is 12' x 24' x 8'. The theater is 18 of the 24 feet . I have A 15 " & a 12" & a 10"

Tinman7783 · 11-30-2009, 01:22 AM

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Its up to you I guess

I have A room that is 12' x 24' x 8'. The theater is 18 of the 24 feet . I have A 15 " & a 12" & a 10"

Wow...if i picked up the HD-SUB10 kept my Sony 10" I would have to use the same crossover setting or set one lower than the other?

That' alot of bass rock on...

crazyBLUE · 11-30-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinman7783

Wow...if i picked up the HD-SUB10 kept my Sony 10" I would have to use the same crossover setting or set one lower than the other?

That' alot of bass rock on...

Thanks ~ 2 is better than 1 .

I still need 1 more Too ~

11-29-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	New subwoofer recommendations? Hi folks. I currently have a Polk RM6750 subwoofer which came with a home stereo set. The back says its 100 watts. Receiver is Yamaha RX-V465. I'm looking to get a better subwoofer but not sure what is good and what is not. Just look for higher wattage? Sometimes I hear the sub go past its limits and it kind of sounds bad so I want to improve this. Just looking to upgrade. Thanks

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11-29-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
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	First, you would get the most and best help if you post this in the subwoofer forum found here. As for your question, there's a lot more to look at than just wattage. It would help to know your budget, room size, size limitations of the sub, whether you'll be using it for music or HT, and any other needs such as you need a particular color, etc..

11-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Okay. I will repost there. To answer the questions though. I'm looking to spend about 100-150 if possible. Color would be black. Uses would be mainly home theater. No size limitations for the sub itself really. Room size is about 15x17. Thanks

11-29-2009, 11:06 PM	#4
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=HD-...UB12&_osacat=0 Look for the HD-SUB10

11-29-2009, 11:11 PM	#5
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Someone else recommended 2 of these. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=300-633 what do you think?

11-29-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Look at the HD-SUB10 http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-208...-watt-sub.aspx Or this http://www.thedeepdiscount.com/p-544...eater-sub.aspx The first one has a lower extension 20 hz v 24 hz, and it has a higher watt amp. Here is the site where you can look up all the ones they have. There really isn't a difference between the PSW and RW

11-29-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	it doesn't seem to get very low only 30 hz. You should look into the Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10. I have it and it works wonderfully.

11-29-2009, 11:24 PM	#11
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Okay. The Acoustic Audio HD-Sub10 and the PSW-12 12" sound good but, which one? And why is the 12" cheaper? Trying to learn about this stuff as I go along. Thanks for your help.

11-29-2009, 11:26 PM	#12
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	the 12" is less expensive because the amp is not as powerful and the frequency response doesn't go as low. The 10" is a better overall sub.

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