Affordable subwoofer for music cont'd

Oh stupid webpage, this forum doesn't cache your pending response so when you click on a link, then go back, what you've typed isn't saved. Crap. No offense, but this is the first forum I've encountered in a while that doesn't have this feature. :(

Anyway, to answer a few questions.
Bottom line, my budget is roughly $200 for a sub. I spent $200 on my CD player, $200 on my receiver, and about $200 on my speakers. I spent $35 on cables. I would love to have a larger budget that would get me into NAD Silver stuff and some Paradigm Reference Studio 80's, but it's just not in the cards. I don't have a "real" job yet. So, recommendations above $300 don't mean much to me as I simply cannot afford them.
That being said, the Infinity is out of my price range, though I'll check out the Pinnacle, NHT and Aperion Audio.
For what it's worth, the K-9 is a sealed sub, the only sealed sub of the three I listed. That's why it doesn't play as low, or have/require as much power, but also why I speculate that it will be able to keep up better with the music.
If anyone has any opinions comparing these subs that I listed, I would really appreciate it as they are the only subs I have to choose from right now. And hey, if I don't like one, I can always sell it and buy another one at a small loss (the beauty of buying decent stuff).

Don't let the "audio snobbery" cause you to spend more than you comfortably can - it doesn't have to cost megabucks to be good.

All the other responses read your original post and considered your budget in their recommendation. If it sounds good to you and suits your ears then low price makes it that much sweeter.

I've seen some of the PSB subs come up in the $200-250 range. Like all PSB pieces, superb value for the money.

Erik,

It seems the "voice of reason" has taken over the later part of this thread. Bravo! It's great that you have a budget and aren't going to let others talk you into spending more money than you have readily available to you at this time. I commend you for sticking to your guns!

If you are going to stick to around $200, you might want to look at the PartsExpress DIY sub. They sometimes show up here or you could buy a new one and assemble it. I think it is $200, but it may be a bit more. Sorry if I'm recommending something over your budget.

Both the NHT and Pinnacle Baby Boomer will be out of your budget at about $350-450 used.

I do sometimes see a less expensive Pinnacle sub on AudiogoN for $199 new. I'm not familiar with it myself, but I've heard good things about it.

Good luck and enjoy,

TIC

I second the Dayton 10" Titanic from Audio Express. I use two of them and although they dont go much under 30hz with any power they certainly provide the rich weighty foundation that most monitors cant deliver alone. They feature a phase a control as opposed to a phase switch and when dialed in can keep up without sounding like they are lagging behind.
Sure we all want to call inexpensive stuff "junk" and buy the best, but in the real world sometimes "cost effective" will have to suffice.