Need help choosing a subwoofer :D

My current set-up is in my sig. I am looking for a 10, or 12 in. (preferably down-firing) subwoofer.

I'd like to not spend any more than $500.

Any suggestions?

Here are 2 excellent subs. I have used them both and will attest to their clean, clear, accurate bass.

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-10nsd.cfm


http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=34060#Features

My current set-up is in my sig. I am looking for a 10, or 12 in. (preferably down-firing) subwoofer.

I'd like to not spend any more than $500.

Any suggestions?
I would suggest looking into Elemental Designs.. They make awesome subs.. They have subs in all sorts of price ranges..

My current set-up is in my sig. I am looking for a 10, or 12 in. (preferably down-firing) subwoofer.

I'd like to not spend any more than $500.

Any suggestions?

I will put my vote in for the eD A2-300. The only thing is the wait time but if you have patience it's well worth it:)

Ok,
So it's a toss up of the ED A2-300, or the A3-250.

What do you guys think?

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=407

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=309

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If you got an extra $50 laying around, get the A3-300, you get a 12" with 300 watts.. That's the route I would go.. Why don't you give ED a call, maybe Alex can work a deal with you.. They(ED) are great people to deal with, they won't sell you something you don't need..

Let us know what you bought..

Ok,
So it's a toss up of the ED A2-300, or the A3-250.

What do you guys think?

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=407

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=309

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Neither of them will do as well as the SVS sub and may be, just may be on par with the Infinity.

Neither of them will do as well as the SVS sub and may be, just may be on par with the Infinity.

I would have to disagree with that. The A2-300 would out perform the PB10 hands down. As far as the A3-200, the A2-300 will have better output over the A3-200 guaranteed. If $500 is you're budget then I would go with the A2-300 and If can save an extra $50 then the A3-300 is the best choice. The SVS is an excellent sub no doubt about it but you would have to step up to the PB12/PC12 performance wise.

I would have to disagree with that. The A2-300 would out perform the PB10 hands down. As far as the A3-200, the A2-300 will have better output over the A3-200 guaranteed. If $500 is you're budget then I would go with the A2-300 and If can save an extra $50 then the A3-300 is the best choice. The SVS is an excellent sub no doubt about it but you would have to step up to the PB12/PC12 performance wise.

The A2-300 would out perform the PB10 hands down.Not true.


Have you performed A/B listening tests with the models mentioned as I have done?

I would have to disagree with that. The A2-300 would out perform the PB10 hands down. As far as the A3-200, the A2-300 will have better output over the A3-200 guaranteed. If $500 is you're budget then I would go with the A2-300 and If can save an extra $50 then the A3-300 is the best choice. The SVS is an excellent sub no doubt about it but you would have to step up to the PB12/PC12 performance wise.
I agree a 100%..
Not true.


Have you performed A/B listening tests with the models mentioned as I have done?

The general consesus agrees that the ED will out perform the PB.. Just because the PB may sound good to your ears, doesn't mean it's the better of the two..

What where your results when you compared the two??

OP, buy what you want, since your the one who has to listen to it..

I agree a 100%..


The general consesus agrees that the ED will out perform the PB.. Just because the PB may sound good to your ears, doesn't mean it's the better of the two..

What where your results when you compared the two??

OP, buy what you want, since your the one who has to listen to it..

I do this for a living, that is review, compare, test. And with that being said, I will note that the SVSound sub is more accurate in the lower spectrum, cleaner, less boomy yet has plenty of bass output, enough to fill an average to large room.

Not true.


Have you performed A/B listening tests with the models mentioned as I have done?

Yes I have heard the PB10 and must say it's a very nice sub no doubt about it but it "to me" doesn't compare on the lower end of the hz. Now I wasn't in a controlled listing room as I only heard it in someone else's room, so room acoustics, placement and setup will play a role in this. I still think you would have to step up to the PB12 or PC12 to be in the area of the A2-300.

On a side note, have you listened to the SVS PC12-NSD? And if so what are you're thoughts?

On a side note, have you listened to the SVS PC12-NSD? And if so what are you're thoughts?

It sounds very good with this one caveat, unless you have a very large room, it is too much sub.

It sounds very good with this one caveat, unless you have a very large room, it is too much sub.

Yes I do have a large room, 14x16 that opens up to my kitchen 10x16. I am pairing it up with my A2-300 and the SVS is replacing my Energy ESW-10.

Yes I do have a large room, 14x16 that opens up to my kitchen 10x16. I am pairing it up with my A2-300 and the SVS is replacing my Energy ESW-10.

Then you should love it. Your world will be rockin'. Now compared to my JL Audio Fathom.....:D

Hey erict, I sent you a PM :D

Then you should love it. Your world will be rockin'. Now compared to my JL Audio Fathom.....:D

OK, I'm jealous:bowdown: