A good subwoofer

hsu vtf2
best bang for the buck

a pair of vmps subs - size dependant on yer room size. a marchand deluxe xm-9 active x-over, 24db/octave - an extremely transparent & wersatile piece, able to integrate 'most *any* speakers-n-subs. a decent used s/s amp (or two).

the above will set ewe back max $2.4k, & will compete w/the best out there at twice the price or more, even if ya buy used - deep, fast, accurate, extremely low distortion.

imho, of course! ;~) doug s.

ps - my set-up is audio-only, but i don't see why these woodn't be great for h-t, either... ;~)

Hi, again, Cwells. In my first post, I mentioned that the AR-S300 subwoofer was available online for $400 from "Accessories4less". In doing a subsequent search a short while ago (looking for an AR-S300 for my son's system), I found a better price: $350 plus $27 shipping.
(This total price is about $70 cheaper than the total price at Accessories4less.) The company selling the AR-S300 for the $350 price is JLH Wholesale, and the following link will take you to the correct Web page:
http://www.jlhwholesalers.com/acresar12pow.html

I think that the Velodyne HGS-10 and HGS-12 do a fantastic job with music ( there are better ones for HT ). These small Velodyne's use the same motor structure and amp as the 15 and 18 subs. Finding a good position and setting are a bit of work as with any sub but it is very satifying. Sometimes I still shut it off on the best recorded music but it fills in the gap when I want my little monitors to ROCK.

There is no question that the subs made by REL, Velodyne, Vandersteen, and others are excellent, and the best for music. However, if you are on a budget, or want to try a sub without a high initial outlay of money, may I suggest the 12" Acoustic Research AR-S300? It is a powered sub with a built-in, 300-watt Carver Sunfire amp. The sub can be purchased for $400 (MSRP is $650), plus shipping, from an authorized online dealer, Accessories4less.com. I am currently using a pair of these subs with my Vandersteen 3A Signature main speakers, and am very pleased with them. They do a very good lent job with both music and video. The sub accepts several different methods for connection, has a crossover that ranges from 40-120 Hz, has a switch for both music and video (which changes the response somewhat), and is of reasonable size. If interested, go to the following Web site: http://www.accessories4less.com/advscripts/prodlist.asp?area=53

I second that motion, Sugarbrie. My REL Strata III integrates seamlessly with my mains and so does my friends Storm III. The most "musical" sub I have heard yet, excepting the $5000 Aeriel sub.

REL Stratus III or Storm III. Easy to integrate with just about any speaker, and since they do not use a crossover, they let your favorite main speakers play full range. You'll continue to enjoy the sound you are use to and more.

HSU VTF-2. Read reviews on www.hsuresearch.com and one addresses your very speakers in combo with a VTF-2. I own one with Soliloquy 5.0s and love the combo.