Subwoofer blues


I need help with narrowing down my sub woofer choice. I have $600.00 to spend and am not sure to buy used or new? My system consists of b&K AVP 1000, Citation 5.1, b&w dm620's and a nakamichi mb-10 using a x-dac. I listen to music but watch a lot of movies as well. I have listened to b&W and a few others but the bass seamed sloppy. PLEASE HELP Best regards Jim
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I have owned a few and tried a lot, from B&W, Infinity, Carver, ect. Settled on the Velodyne CT-120. Very tight, not boomie. Has a 270 watt amp with an adjustable frequency and gain control. I use it mostly for music (smooth jazz) but watch an occasional movie sounds great. Circuit City sell's them around $580.00. Good luck
Read the reviews on the REL Strata II, then find a used one for around $600 - $800
I would also, go for ACI Titan II. Don't buy, 'till you check Audio Concepts in. Regards!
Try the REL Q-100 E that is for sale here at Audiogon. REL is highly regarded for thir pich and pace, and is cosidered one of the most "musical" subs made today. The Strat II is even better, but $600 is unlikely (though not impossible). $800 is the going rate. Acuujim is right. Go to www.REL.net, and find the Robert Harley review of the Strata II. This will answer you question perfectly.
Check out SV Subwoofers. Don't think you'll find any better value. Tom and Ron were very active in the DIY arena and various forums (you can read some of their contributions in the archives of HTT, HTF, and DTF. Follow the link in this thread: http://www.hometheatertalk.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000931.html