subwoofer question


hi everyone, i have a chance to buy 2 m&k mx-150thx(mark I) subs for $900 shipped.
first off is this a good deal or am i over paying.
next, because these subs are old (10-15 years), can they compete with the new subs which use better technology.
i only use my system for home theater.
my room is 14x12.
will these subs be great for my room or should i get one really great "USED" sub like a jl fathom, or velodyne dd series, svs, etc.

thanks so much
nineballg

Showing 5 responses by hifitime

They seem to like it.>>>[http://svsound.com/Reviews/2006-12_S&V_Review_SBS-01-PB12.pdf]
Hsu gives you a decent sound for the money.M&K subs are the easiest subs that I've been able to pinpoint their location in a room.
I forgot besides HSU and SVS,someone just posted this the other day if it helps.LINK>>[http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/subwoofer-tests-archived/6015-index-subwoofer-tests-manufacturer-model.html]
In your size room(14X12),one may get buy.Some have a home trial I believe.It depends on how much thunder you want.
Also if you buy used,listen to real deep sounds only while checking it out.This may reveal a damaged voice coil from over driving.It will sound like something rattling or jingling inside it.You may have to put your ear close to it.It should take only a few minutes to hear this.