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  1. 03-11-2009 05:16 PM #1
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    Default Possibly looking to upgrade subwoofer

    I am currently working with this...

    http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKW204-R...6805834&sr=1-1

    And it just isn't satisfying my needs. I have to practically crank the knob all the way down so that it won't give me any distortion in scenes in say Cloverfield or The Dark Knight. I need a subwoofer I can have cranked up without having to worry about whether what I am watching will cause a distorted rumbling sound.

    I have heard to stay away from Polk so I have been looking at Velodyne and this subwoofer is at my max price range and seems like it could handle what I want from the reviews.

    http://www.amazon.com/Velodyne-Impac...6806130&sr=1-1

    Any suggestions or opinions? I would also like to point out I am a dummy when it comes to the technical aspects of subwoofers so average joe language would be appreciated...haha. Thanks.
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  2. 03-11-2009 05:34 PM #2
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    HSU STF-1 is on sale for < $300 shipped right now.

    If you can stretch another $50, eD always has their A2-300 for $350 shipped.

    Internet direct subs offer significantly better value than what you're going to find in stores or from Amazon.
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    I'm convincing a buddy of mine to go eD, we are heading to their store in Newton, IA this weekend to check them out.
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    Subs around $300:

    HSU STF-1 On sale $254.00 from HSU website
    BIC H100 ~$300 on Ebay
    ED A2-250 $325 from Elemental Designs

    I would save up and go for a sub in the $400 - $500 range:

    Look at options from ED, HSU, SVS, & Outlaw Audio
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  5. 03-11-2009 06:20 PM #5
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    I really can't afford to go past $300 also I don't have a gigantic room and I am not looking for the best subwoofer in the world just one that I will be happy with for at least a few years and one that doesn't get easily distorted. But thanks for the opinions guys. So now stay away from Velodyne AND Amazon? Elemental Designs, HSU, SVS look at those subs.
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  6. 03-11-2009 06:56 PM #6
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    premier acoustic pa 120 for $229 shipped on ebay and I believe with live.com search it is a 9% cash back ...


    its getting great reviews on avsforums....you should check it out
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  7. 03-11-2009 07:00 PM #7
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    STF-1 is a steal right now for $254!!
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    Right now, HSU STF-1 all the way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by REDoverBlu View Post
    premier acoustic pa 120 for $229 shipped on ebay and I believe with live.com search it is a 9% cash back ...


    its getting great reviews on avsforums....you should check it out
    Wow yeah that is a hell of a deal. I will have to read up more on this sub.

    Quote Originally Posted by comixguru View Post
    Right now, HSU STF-1 all the way.
    Looking into this one as well.
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  10. 03-11-2009 10:38 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by REDoverBlu View Post
    premier acoustic pa 120 for $229 shipped on ebay and I believe with live.com search it is a 9% cash back ...


    its getting great reviews on avsforums....you should check it out
    Hmm I can't find this on live.com. What should I search for?
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    Well I figured out how to get 9% cashback from Live.com and ended up ordering the Premier Acoustic PA-120 for $208.39 shipped. Hopefully it satisfies my needs and is a noticeable upgrade from the sub I have now. Thanks guys.
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    I haven't heard bad things about Velodyne subs, so even though they are at the high end of your price range, I would still check them out. Probably just about any specialized brand would do a better job than the subwoofer supplied as part of a HTIB package by a receiver manufacturer (e.g., Sony, Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, etc.).
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    Xbox 360 HDMI-120 GB (but not an Elite) + HD-DVD Add-on Drive
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    Quote Originally Posted by TomSelleck View Post
    Well I figured out how to get 9% cashback from Live.com and ended up ordering the Premier Acoustic PA-120 for $208.39 shipped. Hopefully it satisfies my needs and is a noticeable upgrade from the sub I have now. Thanks guys.
    Hey can you tell me how you did the 9% cash back from live.com?
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    Quote Originally Posted by typ44q View Post
    Hey can you tell me how you did the 9% cash back from live.com?
    Well I tried doing the cashback search for it but that was pretty much useless but I pretty much just followed what this site says.

    http://blogs.msdn.com/livesearch/arc...e-on-eBay.aspx

    You basically just search the web for your item and click the Ebay ad. Then when your on Ebay you should see the cashback symbol at the top which means you got it working.
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    Thanks! I think I am going to order one of these
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