Need good budget subwoofer

doug s. · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 Dec 2009, 08:33 am »

Quote from: chadh on 11 Dec 2009, 09:06 pm

When I asked a similar question, DougS suggested the YAMAHA YST SW315, 200w servo-sub, available via eBay for around $205, new:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YAMAHA-YST-SW315-HOME-THEATER-POWERED-SUBWOOFER-NR_W0QQitemZ200416358863QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item2ea9bef1cf

Chad

yes, i would still recommend these. for $400 for a pair, shipped, you would be hard-pressed to do better. i would also recommend a pair of the now-discontinued yst-sw215's, that have about the same spec as the 315's, but use a pair of forward-firing 8" drivers; but good luck finding a matching pair. the 215's are likely still not as fast and tight as a rythmik sub, but faster than the 315's that replaced them. kinda different price-range, tho.

and, i would prefer a pair of the yammies over a single rythmik, as i much prefer the added spl, lowered distortion and ease of room integration that multiple subs provide. (may even eliminate the gap of the tightness of a single rythmik.)

another thing to consider would be to get an outboard active x-over - you will get better performance out of your 602's (or any speakers used w/subs, imo), if they and their amps don't have to see any frequencies below 80hz or so. w/active subs like the yammies, you yust set their internal x-over at their highest point (140hz) so they are effectively eliminated from the equation.

doug s.

grubyhalo · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 Dec 2009, 09:07 am »

Let's say I need a small/cheap sub to integrate with a pair of FR speakers like the Fonkens, would the Yammy be a better option than, an ApexJr. for instance?

http://www.apexjr.com/images/Super8PPBR.gif

chgolatin2 · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 10:39 am »

I never heard of apexjr

grubyhalo · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 11:07 am »

They seem to be pretty popular for low priced surplus components of decent quality. Check here:

http://www.apexjr.com/

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/apex-jr/

doug s. · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 01:33 pm »

Quote from: grubyhalo on 15 Dec 2009, 11:07 am

They seem to be pretty popular for low priced surplus components of decent quality. Check here:

http://www.apexjr.com/

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/apex-jr/

build a pair w/dual 8" drivers, and let us know what you think!

they look nice; i'd like to see some masurements...

doug s.

grubyhalo · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 Dec 2009, 01:47 pm »

That's the idea. I'm waiting to know the shipping cost to India for a pair of drivers and the plate amp. Let's see...

P.S: Here's more info on these:

http://www.apexjr.com/Super8.htm

alphaiii · « **Reply #26 on:** 3 Feb 2010, 10:11 pm »

doug s,

I'm just cursious what other subs you've heard to compare to the Yamahas. I never would've guessed Yamaha made good subwoofers.

BTW, have you heard a Rythmik sub? I'm still itching to hear one, but can't afford it yet.

doug s. · « **Reply #27 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 05:01 am »

Quote from: alphaiii on 3 Feb 2010, 10:11 pm

doug s,

I'm just cursious what other subs you've heard to compare to the Yamahas. I never would've guessed Yamaha made good subwoofers.

BTW, have you heard a Rythmik sub? I'm still itching to hear one, but can't afford it yet.

i am sure a rythmik sub would outperform a yamaha. but, a lot more cash. if you can afford a pair, go for the rhythmiks. but, for $400, i'd take a pair of the yammie's. see another one of my posts about this:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=68278.msg632284#msg632284

doug s.

alphaiii · « **Reply #28 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 02:43 pm »

I tried searching for the dual 8" model you mentioned, but when I search for yst-sw215, I only find a smaller, single 8" downfiring version of the sw315.

konut · « **Reply #29 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 02:58 pm »

Saw this today on Buy.com
http://www.buy.com/prod/velodyne-impactmini-black-ash/q/loc/111/listingid/42293151/210399782.html?adid=17654

Specs here
http://www.velodyne.com/products/specs/ImpactSpecs.html

doug s. · « **Reply #30 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 04:02 pm »

Quote from: alphaiii on 4 Feb 2010, 02:43 pm

I tried searching for the dual 8" model you mentioned, but when I search for yst-sw215, I only find a smaller, single 8" downfiring version of the sw315.

yes, that's cuz it's been discontinued. which is why i recommend the sw315. as i said, you will have to be wery patient to find a matched pair of the yst-sw215's... when i got mine, i bought one, then found a second one a couple months later...

doug s.

alphaiii · « **Reply #31 on:** 4 Feb 2010, 05:19 pm »

Quote from: doug s. on 4 Feb 2010, 04:02 pm

yes, that's cuz it's been discontinued. which is why i recommend the sw315. as i said, you will have to be wery patient to find a matched pair of the yst-sw215's... when i got mine, i bought one, then found a second one a couple months later...

doug s.

It's not that I can't find one... just that the model yst-sw215 is not the sub you referred to, but a single 8" downfiring version:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW215PN-Powered-Subwoofer-Piano/dp/B000MT7RW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265303765&sr=8-1
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200486&CTID=5003300

So I'm not sure which model the dual 8" front firing version is...unless Yamaha just reused that model number for a different product.

doug s. · « **Reply #32 on:** 5 Feb 2010, 06:31 am »

Quote from: alphaiii on 4 Feb 2010, 05:19 pm

It's not that I can't find one... just that the model yst-sw215 is not the sub you referred to, but a single 8" downfiring version:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW215PN-Powered-Subwoofer-Piano/dp/B000MT7RW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265303765&sr=8-1
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200486&CTID=5003300

So I'm not sure which model the dual 8" front firing version is...unless Yamaha just reused that model number for a different product.

my apologies - the dual 8" forward-firing subs are the sw305's...

doug s.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #33 on:** 5 Feb 2010, 03:45 pm »

Just look here. Scroll down to the bottom 4 and pick which one you want or pair you want. Competes directly with Hsu, Epik, SVS, etc...but I have a feeling your problems are more to deal with your main speakers and your room, so a sub or pair of subs may not solve the problem at all.

Best,
Anand.

eclein · « **Reply #34 on:** 21 Feb 2010, 06:34 pm »

I love my Polk PSW10...adds just the right amount of bass.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 Feb 2010, 12:07 am »

AV123 is running a special again. Dual MFW-15's for $899.

Best,
Anand.

Mariusz · « **Reply #36 on:** 25 Feb 2010, 01:15 am »

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 25 Feb 2010, 12:07 am

AV123 is running a special again. Dual MFW-15's for $899.

Best,
Anand.

$899 is hardly cheap although it might be cheerful.
Suggestions within the circle's guidelines would be more appropriate.

Thanks

chgolatin2 · « **Reply #37 on:** 26 Feb 2010, 08:09 am »

$900 wow thats not real cheap but to some it could be a real bargain~!

doug s. · « **Reply #38 on:** 26 Feb 2010, 12:13 pm »

not a bad price, $899, when you consider that is for two of these subs...

doug s.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #39 on:** 26 Feb 2010, 12:31 pm »

make you a heck of a deal on a 10 inch 500 watt ULW sub!