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03-09-2005, 10:02 PM
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I need some opinions on what would be a good choice for a small powered sub 14" square or less to be used only for music in a room approx. 14' x18'. Also less than $400 US. I am using a H-K avr125 and PSB Image 2B bookshelf speakers. On ebay right now is Paradigm PDR-10; Klipsch Ksw-10; Earthquake sub-80. As auditioning is out of the question,( I live in a remote area ) I need opinions and suggestions on these and others.Also when hooking up cables to the sub should I use the Low Level or High Level inputs? Thank You.
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03-10-2005, 11:52 AM
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AV123 has one of their ELT subs on b-stock.
ELT Sub
I haven't heard the ELT, but I have heard their UFW.
Given the track record of their products, it's worth taking a look.
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03-10-2005, 12:15 PM
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In that price range, can you really beat an SVS PB10-ISD?
A used one would do you right.
Low level via RCA all the way.
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03-10-2005, 12:23 PM
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He wants to spend less than four cheese - after shipping he's looking at close to five (if not more).
Duane, if your budget can handle it, there are some exceptional subs to be had in the 4-5 bill range that will take your music to the next level. The PB10 being one of them!
I don't know if WAF is a consideration. Doesn't sound like it by your choices on eBay.
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03-10-2005, 01:04 PM
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The PDR10 sounds great with music,everything but pipe organ, but I'm not sure what it costs in the States.
Brent
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03-10-2005, 03:02 PM
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Sounds like the Adire Rava is right about what you want. $399+tx & shipping, so a little more than $400, but by all accounts great with music. I have a PB-10 and I am very happy with it, and I listen to mostly music as well, but as noted, it will likely push $500 for a new one.
With a receiver, I'd always use the low level out for the sub.
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03-10-2005, 03:37 PM
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Acoustic Visions MRS-10. It was (for a while) $375, which is a steal. I think the price has gone back up a bit, but it fits your size limit of 14" square, and it's great for music, looks good, plays quite loud/clean for its size, and gets to 28 Hz with authority in-room.
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03-10-2005, 04:17 PM
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Doh, never mind, the Rava is 18" square.
"The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, but that they know so many things that ain't so." - Mark Twain
HT: Marantz SR-8300, MA500 monoblocks x 2, 5X GR Research A/V-2s, Adire Audio Tempest sub, Denon 2900, Oppo 980H, Toshiba HD-A2, RC2000MkII remote, Panamax 5100, Panamax Max2 sub, Slim PS2, PS3 60G + 320G USB
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03-10-2005, 07:07 PM
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Yes WAF is a factor so the smaller in size the better, providing that it works well for music.
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03-11-2005, 12:53 AM
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Try the Definitive Technology ProCinima Series ProSub 30 its in the right size range for you and has nice tight bass. I have it set up with my JM Labs speakers and it works very well for reproducing music and dvd's.
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