How Much Do Your Subwoofer(s) Cost Relative to Speakers

I paid very low prices for the sub setup.  If I bought it all new now it would cost double what my speakers cost.  As we used to say at work, run to failure.

2:5

Harbeth 30.2 XD with 2 REL T/9x

Running 1 sub in a stereo set up is pointless.   

At list pricing:   about 1:19         At used/paid prices:  1:8.5

The Raidho D2s, when 'tamed for the room and its own bass' still reaches down to 31Hz near flat. Sealed SVS subs (3) are low passed at 40, 50, and 60 to merely add ambiance/ultra-low reinforcement with D2s run full range.

(I know I need a good crossover to high pass the D2s...eventually.)

You can easily build a great subwoofer (sealed cabinet) for the cost of the driver + $100 or so for the wood, terminals, etc.  The subwoofer boom is a great money maker for the manufacturers, the profit margin is breathtaking, but there' nothing complicated about them. Feel free to ask for details.

My subs cost me 1250.00 between the two (used). The two speaker sets I had were 800.00 for the smaller pair and 1350.00 for the larger pair (also both used). That was my old system. No sub in my new system.