Matt Odegard
Stunt Coordinator
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- Nov 5, 2002
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Well, after finally tweaking the sub and finding what I think is the right spot for it in my apartment(I am very limited as to where I can put this sub). Since I don't get too many options, I feel this spot is the best I'll get. My setup currently consists of
Elite 45tx
Paradigm Studio 40's, 20's, CC, ADP 170's
CP-72
All of this was done after I did the mod, here is the link that I used to do the mod(just fyberfil stuffed into the box). http://home.columbus.rr.com/jetersne...faq2.htmBefore the mod it was too boomy and I couldn't bear to listen to it, of course it could have something to do with the placement of the sub. Anyways...
First, I threw in the Eagles Hell Freezes Over DTS DVD and wow my system came alive, the drums punch, I can hear every tone of the bass guitar or organ. Finally, this was what I was missing. In the intro to Life in the Fast Lane, I can feel the drums kick, and pound. I was amazed at how musical this sub is, compared to what it was.
Next was LoTR FoTR EE, muahahaha its like I just heard it for the first time, the sub held up quite well for this movie, which in short is basically 3.5 hours of bass with 2 minute intervals of dialog here and there. Granted I didn't get to truly test the subs output. But I can tell you I would be getting complaints from people on the far end of the apartment building, and from my girlfriend if I did. It rumbled!
Sleepy Hollow, T2(first 5 minutes), Matrix(helicopter/mini gun scene)The Haunting (Chpt 10), Fleetwood Mack DVD/A, it all came alive. I watched the first chapter of SW AoTC's and it rumbled my apartment, of course it didn't nock pictures off of my walls but hey, I live in an apartment. If I lived in a house I might've well turned it up so loud that it could have.
The one draw back I noticed. It kind of falls apart in the speed bass. I threw in some faster metal music, and for the most part it held up well, but lost definition in the faster double bass drums. It couldn't keep up and sounded more like one continuous rumble. But, I haven't heard too many subs that can hold up to that type music well. Especially in a ported box.
Granted its no SVS or HSU or what have you. But after a $2 mod it transformed itself from a boom box to a great music and HT sub. Of course its not the best of anything, but to us who either don't have the room, the money, or just can't turn it up as loud as we want to(myself). I think its as good as anything in its price range and then some, after the mod(of course).
I imagine its just as good if not better than the SAWM40(I haven't heard one to date, I've only read reviews of how good they are). The SAWM500 may be $40 more than the SAWM40, but you get a cleaner, little less 'cheap' look than the 40 IMO. It matches up with my black laminate Paradigm Studio HT perfectly(definite PLUS). You also get an extra 30w of power or in peak power maybe an extra 60w. In all I think this sub will be just as good as the SAWM40 if not much better after a $2 mod and tweaking with placement and receiver settings. I must say I am normally biased toward Sony and usually refuse to buy most of their products, besides the Sony Cyber Shot F707 I own. But, they can pump out some good products when they want to, and I find this to be one of them. I do wish I could chisel off the Sony name on the front of the sub though, DOH!
This is my first attempt at a review so please bear with me, I'm new to this. If there are any more things you would like to know about this sub, or something I haven't covered that your curious about, let me know in this thread or PM me.
Of course YMMV
Elite 45tx
Paradigm Studio 40's, 20's, CC, ADP 170's
CP-72
All of this was done after I did the mod, here is the link that I used to do the mod(just fyberfil stuffed into the box). http://home.columbus.rr.com/jetersne...faq2.htmBefore the mod it was too boomy and I couldn't bear to listen to it, of course it could have something to do with the placement of the sub. Anyways...
First, I threw in the Eagles Hell Freezes Over DTS DVD and wow my system came alive, the drums punch, I can hear every tone of the bass guitar or organ. Finally, this was what I was missing. In the intro to Life in the Fast Lane, I can feel the drums kick, and pound. I was amazed at how musical this sub is, compared to what it was.
Next was LoTR FoTR EE, muahahaha its like I just heard it for the first time, the sub held up quite well for this movie, which in short is basically 3.5 hours of bass with 2 minute intervals of dialog here and there. Granted I didn't get to truly test the subs output. But I can tell you I would be getting complaints from people on the far end of the apartment building, and from my girlfriend if I did. It rumbled!
Sleepy Hollow, T2(first 5 minutes), Matrix(helicopter/mini gun scene)The Haunting (Chpt 10), Fleetwood Mack DVD/A, it all came alive. I watched the first chapter of SW AoTC's and it rumbled my apartment, of course it didn't nock pictures off of my walls but hey, I live in an apartment. If I lived in a house I might've well turned it up so loud that it could have.
The one draw back I noticed. It kind of falls apart in the speed bass. I threw in some faster metal music, and for the most part it held up well, but lost definition in the faster double bass drums. It couldn't keep up and sounded more like one continuous rumble. But, I haven't heard too many subs that can hold up to that type music well. Especially in a ported box.
Granted its no SVS or HSU or what have you. But after a $2 mod it transformed itself from a boom box to a great music and HT sub. Of course its not the best of anything, but to us who either don't have the room, the money, or just can't turn it up as loud as we want to(myself). I think its as good as anything in its price range and then some, after the mod(of course).
I imagine its just as good if not better than the SAWM40(I haven't heard one to date, I've only read reviews of how good they are). The SAWM500 may be $40 more than the SAWM40, but you get a cleaner, little less 'cheap' look than the 40 IMO. It matches up with my black laminate Paradigm Studio HT perfectly(definite PLUS). You also get an extra 30w of power or in peak power maybe an extra 60w. In all I think this sub will be just as good as the SAWM40 if not much better after a $2 mod and tweaking with placement and receiver settings. I must say I am normally biased toward Sony and usually refuse to buy most of their products, besides the Sony Cyber Shot F707 I own. But, they can pump out some good products when they want to, and I find this to be one of them. I do wish I could chisel off the Sony name on the front of the sub though, DOH!
This is my first attempt at a review so please bear with me, I'm new to this. If there are any more things you would like to know about this sub, or something I haven't covered that your curious about, let me know in this thread or PM me.
Of course YMMV
