Saydrum

Thanks for the article. I couldn't tell a big difference between the two and I don't know what makes a down-firing better or worse than a front firing so I went by spec and price. I am using it on hardwoods so maybe there would have been more of a difference in a quieter room. Any ideas on placing some kind of "mat" (ie small carpet, rug) under a down-firing to tighten it up? It's not that it needs it but if there's a sound benefit, I'm in.

Thanks for the input. I demoed both and went with the sub-10 ($217+tax) It has a bit lower frequency response and all the other specs were vitually identical; plus I couldn't pass up the price. Do you use the sound meter to figure in the sub volume also? Been doing it by ear but I think I may need to invest in one if it will make a big difference.

Anyone have an opinion on which one is an overall better sub. These both fall into my budget and seem on paper to satisfy my needs-which is mostly movies and a small amount of music. My fronts are RF-3 II. Yamaha receiver. Smallish room (15x18) I know a lot of people have opinions on front vs. down firing but the sub-10 seems to have a lower frequency response. Thanks in advance. Been reading the forums for years; glad to be a member.