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Good Subwoofer recommendations

I'm looking for a good Sub for my existing HT system.

There are so many types like Sealed, Ported, Cylinder, Bass-reflex, etc. & it's a bit confusing to determine which one will be better. Also, does type of speakers or Amps I have can impact the decision?

My budget is around $1000 & I prefer getting a used or refurbished rather than new.

Current setup:
LRC Speakers: Tyler Acoustics Linbrook System II
Surround Speakers: JBL S312
Amplifier: Parasound Halo A51
BD Player (cum PreAmp): Oppo BDP-105
Room: 16x18+ with ~40% open walls, so sound can bleed

Thank you in advance!
hitsofmisses
jughead
208 posts
 

PSA xs15se 15 inch sealed down fire, excellent for ht and music. I think they are about 750 brand new and delivered.
rtilden
156 posts
 
I had Tyler custom-fabricate a really nice subwoofer for me two years ago. Fits the bill perfectly, and the finish matches my Woodmeres.
jughead
208 posts
 
Is sub primarily going to be for music or HT? if for music I go with REL and not look back. REL is tight, fast and musical. good with HT but not great, unless you go with their higher offerings. I just ordered two REL t9's which houses two 10inch drivers and should fit the bill for my room and should do pretty well with HT.
hitsofmisses OP
50 posts
 
Thanks for all your suggestions. I ended up buying my friend's 10 years old SVS 20-39PC Plus.

It's not as high-end & versatile as some of the models suggested here but it does the job fairly well at a fraction of the cost ($250). It's 40" tall & has custom-built 12-inch woofer with a 525 watt power amplifier.

Except of it's physical appearance, during playback you'll hardly notice it is even there while still providing fuller & richer sound.

Thank you once again!
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