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Best subs for music under 1000$

Hello everyone,

I'm searching for the most appropriate subwoofer/bass panel to mate with my Magnepan MMGs, and would love to hear from experienced audiogoners!

My room is large (30x20x12) but for various reasons I shall not expand on here, I cannot go up to the larger panels.

Hence, my search for the best possible solution(s)to assist the MMGs in the lower frequencies.

My system consists of Peachtree Audio Nova 125, Oppo BD-93, PC + JRiver, and later, a decent turntable.

My musical tastes range from Classical to reggae, but mostly classic/pop rock and contemporary jazz.

I like my music loud but tight, if you can understand me... and certainly, at moderate levels when I want to really sink in a performance.

Hoping to hear from you guys, thanks in advance for your guidance and suggestions.

jlr261
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frozentundra
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Used Velodyne DD-15 or older servo model.
I've got the f-1500 with Peachtree Stuff

I've listened to a lot of REL, but I am left wanting.

I've fought subwoofer room nodes & One Note bass & not fully in phase correctly.

Just purchased Dirac Irc with Amarra 3.0 & the system is 99 percent right now!!!!!!

Subs without the room correction are not complete,now that I have heard it done right (my opinion)

Jeff

Ps: Musical Sub? What does that mean? Setting by ear is the best? My summary: room resonance/nodes are the bad thing that comes with big bass. If you cannot correct it, all subs sound bloated......Use science....Dirac IRC makes it all work.
Parametric EQ is a so, so solution
More subs are less distortion( 2 sounds real good, but e pensive)
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bo1972
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Timing is very important to use for music. In my opinion most are too slow. Velodyne is for music not one of the best and fastest responses in the market. Rel is loosing also in this part compared to other brands who are faster. And yes roomcorrection systems make subwoofers integrate much better. So far Audyssey pro gave the best results!
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vernneal
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Jafant my JL Audio 212s are not junk but your credibility is
frozentundra
207 posts
 
JRL262,

I have listened to a lot of subs at places other than my home.
Audioholics has a spreadsheet of subwoofer reviews
http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews

I bought my son in law a BIC sub for his apartment in Milwaukeee. a inexpensive $325 sub...not bad and ported

I run the Velodyne F-1500 sealed sub.

The above is background info on my below thoughts:

I have listened to REL, JL audio,Velodyne,and all sounded good.

Online sellers to look at in you price of $1k
Rhythmic
SVS
HSu
POWER sound.

I think you need a 15 in for your room.
If I was to take a shot this time around for $1k.

I would look at a Power sound sealed 15"

I talked to a guy who had one and he was flabbergasted by it for $799

Good luck, we all have opinions on subs.
You have a good/great price conscious start in Maggy & Peachtree

10-12" subs will be to small unless you have 2 for your room.
My room is close and the 15" is good, sent plot and corrected plot at frozentundra

Keep the faith.

Jeff
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