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Help Choosing Subwoofers

I have a 7.1 home theatre system consisting of (2) B&W 805S (Front), (2) HTM4S (Center), (4) SCMS (Side & Rear). I currently have (2) ASW675 as subwoofers (I upgraded from a 600 series system a while back … except these). I have a couple requirements that exclude the ASW825 which was my original choice. My room is fairly large so I will probably get two subs again - the 675's just aren't cutting it on "larger" material. I would like something that goes lower and has more output (punch); that being said my system does not go to deafening levels.

My physical requirements are:
18" maximum height & width
24" maximum depth
Front firing driver

Not a requirement but natural cherry goes real well in my room (probably wouldn't go for black). The ASW750 does meet all the requirements but I haven't heard them, I'm also not stuck on B&W for subs so fire away (so to speak). Oh, and maximum budget for the pair would be $5000.

So any recommendations are very welcome and thanks for your ideas ...
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jrwr7
211 posts
 
Hey man,

MJ Acoustic. http://www.mjacoustics.co.uk/ The only criteria they do not meet on your list is the are not front firing. Read up on them, I think you will like them. I sure do........John
jhwalker
23 posts
 
If you liked the ASW-675's which I had and also liked, then the ASW-750 takes it up a serious notch. I really liked the 750 and if I had the bucks and the space I would have no problem getting two of them. My room is small, I am agonizing over subs right now as well. I am leaning towards Paradigm Seismic 10's or Monitor Audio's RS SW-12's. I have the MA RS series for fronts and rears.
rackon
301 posts
 
This is too easy.

I'm going to save you money and give you the best music & HT sub for under 5K.

Get 2 Alon Thunderbolt IIIs in Natural Cherry - front firing, 16x16x18, fast, articulate, go low, sound fabulous, integrate well with full range speakers or sats. Extraordinarily musical and excellent on HT as well. I believe the cherry finish is under 2K apiece.

They do great in my room which is 20x40x9.

Check out reviews at www.nolaspeakers.com
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