Topic: Subs in the house?

[wboswell]

Been shopping hard for something for mainly musical playback.  I thought I had a Sunfire Super Junior lined up last week, but the seller stopped responding.  Now, it appears that I'll go with a pinnacle baby boomer.  I'm going to pull the trigger on monday unless someone here can sway me another way...  I've read great things about the Hsu and SVS subs, but from what I can gather, those do better for HT, but get sloppy with music playback.  I like the B&W 675 but I can't find one used.

and if you're looking to sell, let me know... 

[jpschust]

jason b was trying to sell his jbl i know that- what are you looking to spend?

[Tim]

Todd R uses that Pinnacle and loves it... fast and musical.

[Jason B]

I am personally not a fan of the Pinnacle subs William. I recently did an install using 2 Pinnacles and they were less than pleasing. This was my third less-than-great experience with them.


<edit> Let me add that this is, of course, just my personal opionion and experience.

[Brian Skalinder]

FWIW, I enjoy my Pinnacle Baby Boomer with my MMGs.  Though I don't have much (i.e. any) other experience with subs.  Jason - what did you find less than pleasing about the Baby Boomers (or other models)?  What other subs would you recommend at the same price point?  (quickly found on Google for $400-500).

[Nick in Edinboro]

What other subs would you recommend at the same price point?  (quickly found on Google for $400-500).

I've been meaning to make my own thread about exactly this except at a price point at around $400.  Anyone have any comments on the Adire Rava w/Shiva driver?


Or maybe the Dayton Audio Titanic MKIII?


Going to be paired up with a pair of Axiom M22's


Yet to determine what my amp might be as well.. currently they'll be driven by an H/K AVR-20 but I am looking for an amp that will maybe warm up the axioms some.. no clue there yet.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

I'm a huge fan of the vandersteen sub.  I've had a 2qw for a few years and still love it.

[Tim]

I'm a huge fan of the vandersteen sub.  I've had a 2qw for a few years and still love it.

when I was shopping around Vandersteen was the most recommended brand and had glowing reviews. I went with a Paradigm because I got a steal on one new in box but Vandersteen sounds like a great option.

[Todd R]

Todd R uses that Pinnacle and loves it... fast and musical.

QFT

[Tim]

Todd R uses that Pinnacle and loves it... fast and musical.

QFT

I guess I could have let you say that yourself

[wboswell]

Scott recommended I try out a Onix Rocket UFW-10.  I found several reviews using a google search which had side by side comparisons to the Hsu and SVS subs I was also considering.  Each one told me the things that I wanted to hear, so I figured I'd give it a shot.  Its got a 10" woofer in a sealed enclosure powered by a 500w amp.  The cube is 14x14x14 and should have a very high WAF. 

I was able to get a "b-stock" unit, which in reality was simply an open box unit.  If it doesn't work out, I won't have a hard time getting rid of it.  Rocket has their own forum and they go very quickly...

It should arrive sometime next week...

[Tim]

enjoy william!

[Brian Skalinder]

Cool, William - have fun and let us know how you like it!

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Yeah, I'd like to hear what you think after you get it set-up.

[wboswell]

So far so good with the sub.  Unfortunately, I can't isolate the sub as the only improvement in sound as I also added an NAD T763.  The NAD pushes 100watt/channel while my former pushed 80(Denon) watts/channel.  The combination of the two turned my room into a whole new beast.

The sub does not shake the foundation..  but that's not really what I was looking for.  I wanted to feel Matt Apts kick drum in my chest and the UFW-10 does that very well.  For HT, its presence is certainly felt, but its much more of a defined rumble rather than window pane rattle.  In a smaller room, I know it would do a better job, but for now, I have no complaints. 

I've only had it for a few days so as it breaks in, I'm sure I'll have more to say...

edit...
I forgot to mention that I am dealing with a hum coming from the speakers.  I'm planning on taking it down, piece by piece to try to isolate the hum, but I'm guessing that it has something to do with the fact that 1) all of the cables are in such a mess or 2) something being improperly wired.  I made all the connections in a hurry on Christmas Eve and haven't had a whole lot of time to play with it since.