Budget Subwoofer to match with NSP1 (1 Viewer)

[Matthew Furtek]

I have the JBL NSP-1 speakers, and due to an auto accident haven't been able to setup my system when I wanted to. Now it looks like I won't be able to until after I graduate, but I still want to buy a decent subwoofer, and set up the NSP's and sub in my dad's house.
Right now, I've been looking at the Dayton 10'', Sony WM-40, and now the JBL refurbished stuff at harmanaudio.com.

Help me out guys, this is my first subwoofer purchase. I know the best sounding subs will be at a higher budget, but right now I'm just getting my feet wet with home theater, and don't really feel like I'm going to need expensive stuff (for now).

Matthew Furtek

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

I've heard rave reviews of Sony's SA-WM40. I don't think you'll get a better sub for its price; you can get one around $150 or less.

The NSP1 is a good speaker setup and you may want to upgrade to even a better sub in the future before upgrading the speakers.

 

[Paul_Fisher]

I have the WM-40 and its great. A little boomy, but what can you expect for $150? Definitely recommended.

 

[Mark Fitzsimmons]

Adding a little polyfill to the inside (very easy) will tighten it up some.

Whenever someone mentions the SA-WM40 someone always notes that its boomy, which may deter some buyers, but when compared to other subs in its price bracket its no more boomy than the competition.

 

[ColinM]

Or the DLS 10" from parts express dot com, $99...

 

[Matthew Furtek]

Where are you guys finding this Subwoofer for $150? The cheapest I saw were a slew of scratched models at the Charlottesville Crutchfield. If I can find this for $150, I'd probably go for it over the DLS 10'' .

Matthew Furtek

 

[Jason Co]

For those of you who own the WM40 I am curious as to where your placement is. I own one and have it in the corner of my room. My sub cable isn't long enough to move it out of the corner, but I am wondering if anyone has it placed anywhere but the corner and still experiences the boomy-ness?

J