scottwest Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I am looking to add a subwoofer to my home theater and need some advise from the experts. The room is 12x14 (carpet) with vaulted ceilings, left side is mostly open to a large kitchen area (all hardwood), right side has a large bay window, and the front wall has a 4'x8' hallway opening. If the sub needs to be placed against front wall it will have to be fairly small, my tv and speakers leave little room for a sub. There is plenty of room along the back wall, but this might not be an ideal location. See signature for my current equipment list. Thanks for the help! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 What is the price range that you want to go with? A lot of talking in the Subwoofer forum that might help you out also. The placement can be along the back wall but it all depends. Sub placement can be tricky, a spl meter can help with that. James BTW, great looking setup, gotta love the lava lamp. [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwest Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 James, I was thinking in the $800-1000 range. Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Parts Express Dayton III kit, fun project, massive sub for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/CastleOverview.html Epik has tremendous "bang" for your subwoofer buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 You can locate a sub on the left or right side of system ............. lotta' choices out there ..... post in Sub Woofer section, and get ahold of theEar, he'll send you down the right road ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I was thinking in the $800-1000 range. I am also looking for something in this price range and here are the three company's that I am looking at. http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=265&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37 http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/Products.html http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41 I do believe that these are the best bang for the buck but THE EAR really is the man to ask. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I was thinking in the $800-1000 range. I am also looking for something in this price range and here are the three company's that I am looking at. http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=265&category_id=9&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37 http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/Products.html http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41 I do believe that these are the best bang for the buck but THE EAR really is the man to ask. James 3 good choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwest Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Those look pretty good James, the price is right! Currently I am thinking: Velodyne DLS 5000 or Paradigm DSP 3400 Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Well let me start by saying that I am not a subwoofer guy, by any means. I just read what is posted on here by others and point out the other options out their for people looking. Both of those look good, the only thing I can say is that the three that was posted are a good bang for the buck. I looked up your front speakers and you do want something that can go low and it looks like all the sub can do it. Then again if you are looking to save some money the three subs are hard to beat for $700. If you can try to pm "The Ear" for his opinion on this matter, he is the real deal when it comes to subs. Also check out "Michael Hurd" beast that he is building. Just my .02 James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbash Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 It really depends on the intent of the sub woofer ( movies or music). I have found the British make a great sub for the $$$$. Try http://www.mjacoustics.co.uk/. I own a Rel Q201 and it is aw some with both music and movies because of the intent to recreate music with detail and finesse along with impact and thrust movies require a well rounded Sub-Bass system. Oh by the way the guys at MJ Acoustics were the same guys who made Rel the best sub bass system on the market today for musical sub systems all musicians and engineers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy4300 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Everyone keeps mentioning The Ear. And with good reason. If this request were posted to the correct forum, The Ear would have seen it and answered it long ago. I will put a link to this forum over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricci Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You should look at offerings from the following companies... AV123 SVS HSU Research Elemental designs EpikSubwoofers Rythmik Audio You have large capable mains and they really don't need that much help from a sub above 32hz. IMOP a sub that is only good down to about 25hz isn't going to add much. You need a large sub that is going to give you a healthy dose of the 16-32hz octave. All of these companies provide real subs that have substantial output in that band. The 2 subs that you listed are both decent(I own the precurser to the DLS5000) but they aren't the bang for the buck champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KdAgain Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 For an excellent, and I think very unbiased subwoofer review check this out http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11 Good luck in your search. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i just asked this question and THE EAR sent me an e mail. he suggested epik, elemental designs, and svs. i personally chose elemental designs because the A3-300 with the upgraded driver, and hourglass feet is $515 total including shipping. the other two manufactures wanted several hundred more. i felt if i was asking his advice and didn't take it, i would be a tard. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brac Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 great looking foward to your review!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sorry for the late repply... The Velo DLS...stay away,its a punch unit. Anu sub that cannot deliver down deep,is not a sub... a wannabe garbage box. The Paradigm DSP series,at first they so8unded promissing ,nah...again they are optimised for the masses that does know better. Elemental Designs and Epik,this where you get the most for the dollar,and do not have to wait long to get the product. $600-800 you can get great performance and 16Hz output that is not only usable but of worth. Very deep bass extension is of littloe use if the output is too poor. The sealed Dayton from PE,you can get better performance from eD or Epik for the dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 You can't go wrong with the A3 300 with the upgraded driver. I have one and its simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 thats the one i am getting too! hey did you get the hour glass feet? i was told by the guy it was worth the extra bit, especally if you have to move the beast around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 10, 2008 Moderators Share Posted June 10, 2008 Elemental Designs and Epik,this where you get the most for the dollar,and do not have to wait long to get the product. $600-800 you can get great performance and 16Hz output that is not only usable but of worth. Very deep bass extension is of littloe use if the output is too poor. The Ear...would the Elemental Designs A5-350 or the A7S-450 be a good sub for a 15' x 25' dedicated theater room with an RF-83 system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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