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Looking for a cheap sub...

to match with Boston Acoustic A150's on a consumer grade receiver (auxilary system). According to Boston, the a150's have a flat frequency response down to 30Hz - if you can believe them - but of course they tried to sell me the Boston PV600 sub. Budget is $300, so that pretty much knocks out the Hsu (VTF-2), Mirage and Carver (Knight Shadow) family. Any recommendations?

Thanks.
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kinsekd
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I got an NHT Super Sub used for about $300 last year. I've been pretty pleased with it, but I don't know how well it would mate with your Boston Acoustics.
sogood51
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You could get one as a kit in that price range but it would be a a passive model in that price range so you would have to drive it speaker level. The kits are very easy to put together,pretty much just have to install the drivers into the cabinet. The are very good bang for buck. It might be hard to find a good sub that would add much to your speakers if they are flat to 30 hz. for only $300. I looked in the for sale subs on Agon and found a few subs $300 and below but none I have listened to so I can't help you there.
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phasecorrect
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FOr $300 there really is nothing out there that will add any significant extension to your existing system...I would wait till your budget increases...for a little more...you could go with a used Carver Jr...which has bass down to the low 20s..or even better...a used Rel...deep, clean bass doesnt come cheap...
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