Kyle6468 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am currently trying to improve my home audio system which right now consists of a pair of Forte's and a Marantz model 2225. My goal is to make my system have deep and thorough bass from the floor shaking lows to the wall vibrating highs with minimum distortion. My current subs are an alpine sub I bought a while back (dont ask me why) and a Pyle Pro 18" sub which is a very cheap sub. I am looking for feedback in both the synergy and reference on which one would be better for the system I am trying to build. Any other recommendations for any different subs are fine too but please remember I am trying to build my system around my forte's quality and I am looking for subs that will go with my forte's sound quality. Since I am basicly a beginner any other feedback and recommendations on how I can improve my system is encouraged. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 What does your budget look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle6468 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Right now I'm flat broke but I start back working next month so I think I wouldnt spend anymore than about $400-600 per sub.Could be cheaper or a little higher if theres one thats worth the money but thats the general area idea of what I'm planning to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Get ready to hear about ID subs...Epik, ED, SVS, HSU, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlemizzle Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 If you want to stay with klipsch I'd recomend trying a rt-10d. You can get them for around 600-700. I bought one for 620 to use with my RF-5s and the SQ is very nice but the output could be slightly higher. It will keep up pretty decently with the RF-5s going at 120wpc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko81 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Klipsch Sub-12. I love mine and they are in your budget. -Rocko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Get ready to hear about ID subs...Epik, ED, SVS, HSU, etc. X2. Do some surfing and check them out. Great price/performance ratios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 [8-)] The Sub-12 does pound though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 The Sub-12 does pound though. Agreed. What other subs have you owned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I agree with Cecaa850. Check out other sub companys. There are better bang for the buck and they hit low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle6468 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 hows cerwin vegas pwerd subs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. RF62 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Cerwin-Vega subs are good, more for punch than depth. They are usually good to about 25Hz. Somewheres around where the Sub-12 would perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle6468 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Im not really looking for anything deep, my fortes produce a nice deep bass. I really would like a nice 10 with a lot of punch too it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 So the sub will be for music only, not movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle6468 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yes im looking for something about 300-500w that has very little distortion. I need a powered sub that has a good sub and amp to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 reference x2 on that - spend that bit extra now and you could save later.. if you buy Synergy now you may want to upgrade later. As for sub, IMO when listening to music I much prefer pure direct mode (sub is not used in this mode), tho for movies a sub is a must IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Strummin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Make sure your room treatments will optimize your lower frequencies. Otherwise, you'll never get the performance you expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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