Let's talk SUBS


Currently my set up is as follows
B&W 802 fronts
B&W Htm1 center
B&W 804S rears
Anthem statement p5 amp
marantz 8801 processor
PS3 blu ray
Sony vplvw60 projector
Stewart film screen 110" screen

25' by 25' by 8' ceiling
50% drywall 50% stucco
commercial carpet
acoustic panels at the first reflection points.

For my sub i have an older paradigm reference servo 15.
i really enjoy it, a big.upgrade from my older vega 15.

i can run two subs from the marantz processor.
it is hard to find a matching paradigm because it is old.
so what would be a good sub to match up with it?

An older used sub would be fine as well, it doesn't have to be new.
i want great bang for my buck. ie the paradigm i got used for $300... i know it is not the best sub out there BUT, it would be hard to find ANYTHING better for that price.

Thank you for your suggestions,
Bill
baranowski

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Isn't that just a room correction? i thought most higher end subs have the Microphone and all with it... and my processor has audyessy that covers room correction.
I would like to be under the $1000.00 mark. but i am looking more for a used sub that will match up with the paradigm... and i am looking for more of a Bang for my buck. Of course if i was to find a jl gothom sub for 2k i would be on it. ( just using that as an example of bang for buck)

i do mostly home theater, and from what i have read ported is the way to go for that.
I think it come down to ( in my situation) just matching up an older sub with my current (older) sub. at this point i would rather save some money on a second sub. maybe a list of subs (with model numbers) that i could be on the look out for. And when i find one at a good price, just buy it and see. Lets start with the manufacturers....

Paradigm, reference series

Svs

Rythmik

Hsu

Seaton

any others? also what models should i be on the look out for with these companies?

thank you
I will look into that one. is the used price for that speaker all that good? or would it be better to spend a few more hundred and get a new Hsu?

also what ideas are there for buying a sub without an amp. i have a commercial qsc amp i bought new and could use to power it...

also what about just buying a sub (jl) and make a box for it?

thank you,
Bill