MargaretR Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi - I have an old Klipsch surround sound speaker system that I am connecting through a Yamaha AV Receiver RX-V671 (new) to a 3D LG LW5600 Flat Screen TV (new). My Klipsch system was purchased in about 1994 and consists of a KV 2 Center speaker, 2 KC 2.5 Front speakers, and 2 KG .5 Rear Bookshelf Speakers. I don't have a subwoofer. How essential is a subwoofer? What would be a decent one to add to this system? I don't want to spend too much more, and certainly not more than I need to. The Klipsch subwoofers seem very costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted December 5, 2011 Welcome to the forums. A sub is an intregal part of a home theater. It provides the impact during movies. With your setup, I would look for an older sub, 12" would probably do well with your system. What is your budget for a sub? Check your local craigslist for Velodyne. They can be had for $150 - $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretR Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I don't have a specific budget. I'd like to find something under $200. I hate to buy poor quality, and would rather wait than make a mistake. I'm wary about buying used equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargaretR Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Amazon has a Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Series 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer for $250 - list is $500. Would that be a good fit or overkill with my existing system? My room is 13 x 18. It would keep my system all Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 You might want to check out Newegg. They offer some great deals and their level of customer service is outsanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_benjammin Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Klipsch Reference RW-12d 12" Powered Subwoofer at Newegg: $500 (was $1,000) $200 off w/ promo code EMCJHKJ65, ends 12/7 And there's free shipping so thats only $300! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882780078 I wish I would have never looked at that...so tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_benjammin Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 and go ahead and get ya a new center while you're at it MargaretR! Merry Christmas to you. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I think the Kv2 is just fine for a center with that system. Yes, you can find quite a few used subs in the $200 range or maybe even less. The KSW12 comes to mind. I see them all the time - might be able to ****** a like new one up for $150 or less. I prefer the older SW12 or SW12II, but I rarely ever seem them available at a good price. These were the ones available when your KG speakers were purchased new. As for new, that Newegg deal posted above that expires Wed looks like a fantastic KILLER deal. I'd jump on that quickly if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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