Dear Matchstikman: I think that the sealed vs vented design is a more important issue and here I think that sealed is the better way to go.
The down vs front subs is more a builder design choose. If the subs are sealed it does not matters the down vs front firing debate.
Now, for any one can choose subwoofers: the best way to do is testing at home because the sub interaction with the room and the main speakers is critical. If we can't do that then we have to go for a confident/experienced subwoofer manufacturer like Velodyne, Aerial, Rel, etc...
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
The down vs front subs is more a builder design choose. If the subs are sealed it does not matters the down vs front firing debate.
Now, for any one can choose subwoofers: the best way to do is testing at home because the sub interaction with the room and the main speakers is critical. If we can't do that then we have to go for a confident/experienced subwoofer manufacturer like Velodyne, Aerial, Rel, etc...
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.