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Budget subwoofer needed


My Velodyne CT100 sub is on it's last legs and making some weird taps or some such noise now and then, so it looks like it's time to get a replacement subwoofer.

I would like to know from the sub owners out there which subs would be a suitable low cost over achiever to put in the CT's place?

Volume and phase control is important, and a X over would be nice too. line and speaker connections as well, if you please.

This is a bedroom system (14 x 12 x 8) with a Sony 444es reciever, Phase Tech PC 10.5 mains, Phase Tech PC 6.5 rears, and a ghost center ch.

I'd like to spend under $400... yeah, for sure!

Actually, IF such a thing is out there I'd also consider getting a second one or a step up from that for the main HT system's rear ch. which is near done being remodeld and uses all Silverline speakerage (Sonata III; SR 15s; Center stage middle speaker) and a Velodyne DD 15. that room is 19.75 x 13.75 x 8.5 and closed off entirely now.

I'd spend a mite more for that rigs second sub.

Any ideas, or thoughts on either path would be severely appreciated.

Thanks much.
blindjim
riley804
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Have you looked over at the SVS website ? They have subs in all price ranges.

http://svsound.com/
blindjim OP
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Tgrisham
Thanks for the tip... That's the real deal figuring what works with what size room, in the end. I will take a peek.

Riley804
Thank you very much.

The HSU & SVS were/are in my head to look at .... but they both make so many units I've no clue what would fit my needs/desires in the SVS line up.
lance_s
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Go infinite baffle. You can build one cheap if you have a little skill and they will blow the doors off anything you can buy at the store.

http://ibsubwoofers.proboards51.com/index.cgi
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blindjim OP
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Bob
I misspoke. High & low filters are more the apt terms.

I really wasn't expecting this now need but last night the little sub that could... seemed it couldn't any longer.

My Phase Techs are my sole 'vintage' pieces. I had the large-ish 2 way 85db 8 ohm, PC 6.5s completely done over by PT up in Jax a few years ago... then sat idle for nearly a year. Same thing with the PC 10.5s. A former flagship model from about ten years ago now. I got them from another A'gone member locally for a fair price to fill the void left behind by the sale of my Monitor Audio Gold 60s. the PC 10.5s are on the schedule to be refitted too... soon as I can find or get boxes decent enough to get them up there and back safely. They perform as well as whatever is driving them... the better, the better.... but not the last word in resolution at 87db & 4 ohms... but a richly full sound from about 40Hz & up with a great tweeter and really nice midrange... anyhow the sound is fine enough by me for HT or music, with music having the edge. HT comes off a tad soft on the leading edge so gun fire isnn't terribly the jump factor sort of sound with them one could want or expect.

I've heard far less for lots more. Overall I've paid attention to Phase Tech now personally, for close to 20 years and they always provide an outstanding value for a buyer. Their latest high tech HT offering, Vector ? is stunning those who have heard it.

I guess they were my default - fall back speaker line, for a long time, until Silverline came my way. they are sure less pricey than Silverline too. The PT support is top notch, bar none.

I'll sure call both hsu & SVS... for the Bedroom rig, a less than top performer will work. Gee, todays tech vs. 12 years ago base entry unit? Yes, I think things are about to improve.
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