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JBL Venue Series SUB12 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer Review

JBL Venue Series SUB12 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer
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Recently I built myself a new home theater system.
My System:
Receiver: Denon 887 (really like this receiver... wish it was a bit more powerful, but still great)
Speakers:
Front Left/Right:
JBL E80 (Black Ash) 3-Way, Dual 6-Inch Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power200 Watts
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)100 Watts/400 Watts
Impedance8 Ohms nominal
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)91dB
Frequency Response (-3dB)38Hz - 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies300Hz, 4000Hz
Center:
JBL EC35 3-Way Dual 5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power150 Watts
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)75 Watts/300 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)91dB
Frequency Response (-3dB)75Hz - 20kHz
Crossover Frequencies800Hz, 3200Hz
4 surround speakers (2 on sides, 2 on back)
JBL E10 2-Way, 4-Inch Wall-Mount/Bookshelf Speakers
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power100 Watts
Power Handling (Continuous/Peak)50 Watts/200 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)86dB
Frequency Response (-3dB)75Hz - 20kHz
Crossover Frequency2000Hz
Subwoofer:
JBL SUB 12 12" (300mm) Powered Subwoofer With 300-Watt Amplifier
Amplifier Power (RMS)250 Watts
Peak Dynamic Power500 Watts
Low-Pass Frequency Variable from 50Hz to 150Hz
Frequency Response 25Hz - Low-pass crossover settingSubwoofer review:
The first thing you notice when the box shows up on your door is that it's very big. The cabinet feels very well constructed. The look of the face (with the cover removed) is a fo-carbin fiber look. Everything about this feels well made.
My pervious `home theater' had been a $250 system in a box (receiver, speakers, and sub). That old system had an 8 inch sub that was probably

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Designed to meet JBL's stringent audio standards, the Venue Series SUB12 subwoofer uses premium technology to let your home-theater system deliver those pulsing lower frequencies with maximum sound quality. With a frequency response of 25 Hz and a variable low-pass frequency of 50 to 150 Hz all backed up by a powerful amplifier and assisted by a FreeFlow flared port, the SUB12 gives you low notes loud, clear, and distortion-free. The amplifier power is 300 watts, with a peak dynamic power of 500 watts.The 12-inch woofer is constructed from JBL's proven PolyPlas material and housed in a 19.75 x 14.375 x 18 inch case, making it compact enough to position easily in your home theater. The SUB12 comes with LFE- and line-level inputs to give you connection flexibility, and crossover-frequency controls and a phase switch let you adjust the SUB12's output to suit your audio needs.

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Cerwin Vega Pro Cva-121X 21-Inch Stroker Activeseries High Performance Subwoofer Review

Cerwin Vega Pro Cva-121X 21-Inch Stroker Activeseries High Performance Subwoofer
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These babies are awesome. There is nothing like them. They beat out any sub. The power from these things are amazing. Anybody who has ever owned these subs or the CVA-118 knows what Im talking about. Definitely recommend buying.

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The CVA121 offers tremendous power output and exceptional low frequency response. The CVA121 represents an industry milestone, as it is the first 1200 watt, 21 inch active subwoofer. At the heart of the CVA121 is Cerwin Vega's patented Stroker Technology, which utilizes a three-spider driver design to optimize cone excursion and voice coil efficiency. Even the unique and striking cast aluminum grille doubles as a speaker heat sink, enabling these woofers to play longer and harder than anything else in their class. Cerwin Vega CVA121 Subwoofer Features: Custom 21 inch Legendary Stroker technology using a three spider driver design Built-in system amplification optimized for the 21 inch woofer Master/ Slave Output allows for daisy-chaining multiple subs reduces cable connections On-board Parametric Equalizer allows control of performance output by control of the gain, frequency, and Q Cast Aluminum Grille protects the woofer and acts as a heatsink by reducing power compression Rugged Hardwood Enclosure with removable casters Matched to this woofer is a powerful, built-in 1200 watt (2400 watt peak), high-efficiency Class H amplifier. The CVA121 amplifier includes a unique onboard parametric equalizer that allows for added adjustment of gain, frequency and Q for maximized control and output. Integrating all these technologies allows the CVA121 to deliver best in class low frequency output from a 21 inch speaker, but has a footprint more like an 18 inch box. The result of all this integration is power, upgradeability and improved portability. The CVA121 has a complete array of connection and mounting options. XLR and quarter inch connectors allow for balanced and unbalanced operation, accommodating a wide variety of cables and configurations. Master/Slave output connectors allow use

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Rockford Fosgate T212D4 Power Stage 2 12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils Review

Rockford Fosgate T212D4 Power Stage 2 12 subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils
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this is probably the most badass subwoofer i have ever seen. it is incredibly powerful. i have one in my 2000 honda civic, and it hits harder than my friend's 2 15" P3 subwoofers in his jeep. i highly recommend this sub but also you will need a badass amplifier to go with it. a t1500-1bdCP would push it really hard with 1-2 ohms.

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12" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils * aluminum parabolic woofer cone with rubber surround * cast aluminum basket * power range: 150-1,000 watts RMS (500 watts per coil) * peak power handling: 2,000 watts * frequency response: 29-250 Hz * sensitivity: 85 dB * top mount depth: 9" * ported box volume: 1.5-2.5 cubic feet * Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: 3 * warranty: 1 year

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Velodyne MicroVee 6.5-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Black) Review

Velodyne MicroVee 6.5-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Black)
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This sub is result of a top manufacturer of subwoofers among the retail brands (not Internet Direct), who decides to make the smallest possible sub that is still usable. This sub has the features and quality you expect in a high end audiophile sub costing a thousand dollars or more. Velodyne knows subs...they make subs from very low end ones to flagship models costing thousands. And they sound good too.
So here comes the MicroVee. It's a NINE INCH cube. This thing is **tiny** (look at the gallery photos I posted). It has a tiny 6.5 inch high excursion driver with a heavy duty 4 lb magnet structure. 1000W of power, and a solid aluminum case with dual passive radiators. (Not to get too technical...but a passive radiator is basically a speaker driver without voicecoil. Having one enables a speaker design to be have more bass output in the deepest frequencies, giving it the characteristic that it behaves like a larger bass reflex/ported cabinet). The thing weighs 20lbs which is pretty hefty. In general it has pretty serious hardware which explains why it costs as much as some subs that are large as small refrigerators. It initially was announced with a MSRP of $999, which I can envision prompted some people to roll around on the floor laughing when they first read about it. (note: street price may be a lot less than that). The first thing they probably pointed out is that the spec reads the sub has +/-3dB down to 38Hz, which means the sub is not really putting out tones that are considered very deep bass. Most (*much* larger) subs of this price range can go as deep as 20Hz which is more felt than heard. The whole point of a subwoofer is to reproduce frequencies which are below that of normal speakers. Heck a lot of bookshelf speakers are rated down to 50Hz so 38Hz limit is not very impressive. And secondly, does anybody really need such a small sub? Velodyne's own Minivee line is only slightly larger and puts out deeper bass for about the same price or less. By the way, I measured the frequency response and they are exactly right, the -3dB point is pretty much 38Hz, it's probably down -10dB around 33Hz or so. So it would seem based on the specs that this sub is pretty pointless, and you should not even consider it especially given its high price.
Well, let me explain why I bought one. I see this sub as a subwoofer you want to use for a small secondary system, one that you put into a small den, kitchen, workout room, or with a computer system. If you look at some of the computer speakers that cost say, $200 for a 2.1 system, you'll realize that the subs in those systems are pretty much rubbish. Boomy muddy sounding bass mostly is the order the day. This is Velodyne's answer to those subs....you can have a sub as small as those cheap "computer subs", but with all the quality that a high end sub can offer. It does a good job filling in the bass that's missing from the very small satellite cube speakers, and it has the controls and set of inputs and outputs so you can integrate it into any system, from your $150 Tivoli radio, to a set of $500 NHT M-00 active pro monitors, to your $100 Logitech computer speakers or even a full blown home theater system.
I was on a mission to reduce my desk clutter, but I wanted to get serious about the sound, so I bought compact high quality active ($1300) professional monitors but I wanted a bit more kick in the bass. I didn't want a sub that took up all the floor space around my desk, and I didn't want just any sub that would drown my high quality speakers with muddy bass. So this sub was the perfect candidate. I didn't need a sub that can reproduce the feeling of an earthquake, I just wanted more foundation in the bass, it just adds a bit more bass and dynamics to the sound where the speakers start to strain in the bass. And I am happy, it does exactly that, but with good sound quality that compares to what I get with my larger sub that I run in my main home theater (I own a SVS brand sub in my other system...a well known high value brand).
This sub is very flexible. It has high level inputs to connect directly to your stereo amp, but has low level inputs with adjustable and defeatable crossover to connect to your subwoofer output on your receiver. It also has pass-through mini-jacks so you can connect your active computer speakers, and an 1/8" input minijack (with an included cable) that works easily with your iPod, computer or laptop. The other thing I like is that the front grill is actually perforated metal but covered with fabric, so if you actually kick the front grille, your foot won't go through the driver. Important if you stuff this sub under your desk.
If you don't need the smallest sub possible, then I definitely think you should look at some of the larger offerings as they offer more bass for your (probably less) money. But if you truly need a sub this small, this is as good as they come. For an alternative that is slightly larger, look at the MiniVee line, the Paradigm Ultracube or Definite Technology Supercube III which will outperform this sub, but adds an inch or two to each dimension in size. I also note that Energy has a model called ESW-M6 which is even smaller with slightly inferior specs.
All in all, I'm glad that this product exists. It gives you an option to get extra bass extension from your desktop or small room system with all the quality that you can expect from a "long termer" company like Velodyne who specializes in subs.

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The MicroVee is an amazingly small self-powered subwoofer that has unbelievable output. This sub fits virtually anywhere, yet provides enough output to fill even larger rooms with deep, powerful bass. It sports LFE, speaker level, or mini-jack input capability, making it perfect for home theater, precision audio, or gaming applications

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Velodyne DEQ-10R 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Black) Review

Velodyne DEQ-10R 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Black)
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I bought this subwoofer to go along with some these other components: Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver and Mirage Nanosat® Prestige 5 Home Theater Speaker System 4 Nanosat Prestige satellites and 1 Nano CC center speaker. Choosing a subwoofer, or any home theater or stereo equipment can be a daunting task. There are so many options out there, most of them way beyond my budget. I did a lot of research and listening to different units. I checked out some of the audiophile forums and asked questions on an Amazon forum. I believe now that I made the best choice within my budget and the amount of space we have for the unit itself.
The first night I hooked up all the parts of the home theater system, I realized that I bought the wrong Y connector to connect this subwoofer to my receiver so we had to watch a movie without it. The sound was good, but the next day, with all the right connectors, this sub made it sound just amazing. You could feel the sounds in the sofa and on the floor. And that's saying a lot because we have probably the worst acoustical setup with a familyroom/kitchen combination that's 42 feet long and 24 feet wide with 10 foot ceilings with a lot windows on one side and a open doorways on the other. but this sub filled all the nooks and crannies with big, bold sound. There was a movie with a plane going across the screen and my sister was upstairs and said it sounded like the plane was going across the room, beneath the floor. She said she could feel the vibration in the floorboards. (Maybe we had it cranked up a little too loud or a little heavy on the bass?)
There's a one-touch Auto-EQ room bass correction with microphone to automatically adjust the sub. This was easy to use and afterward you can still fine tune it to your liking. There are both speaker level and line level inputs and a front mounted 8 segment LED display. You can set up 4 presets for customized listening modes. It's DSP controlled and adjustable (40 to 120) Hz low-pass crossover with subwoofer direct settings. There are a lot of different options and it comes with it's own remote control that features buttons for power, mute, EQ, phase, light, night and volume control. I posting a photo of the diagram of the back of the unit. I like the fact that there are a lot of options and settings, some that we'll probably never need, and at the same time it's easy enough to hook it up and have it sounding amazing without reading the whole manual.
You'll need to purchase a subwoofer cable if you don't have one already and possibly a RCA Y-Adaptor Cable (AH201) if there's only one input on your receiver. (The first Y adapter I bought had the male and female ends reversed).
I was afraid the 10 inch powered speaker wouldn't be big enough for this large room, especially with the little satellite speakers. If I had a little more money...but then no matter what you spend, there's always something bigger and even more amazing. I shouldn't have worried because this sub fills the room with wonderful sound, even though it has the acoustics from hell!


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The DEQ-R Series subwoofers are the ideal combination of technology and an intuitive user interface, and they offer incredible value. Quickly and easily add a powerful, feature-rich subwoofer to your entertainment system. Use the included remote control to maximize the bass in your room from any source, while a clearly visible front LED display instantly confirms your choice. The DEQ-R subwoofers deliver great bass...made easy.

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Alpine Type-R SWR-1522D - Car subwoofer driver - 750 Watt - 15" Review

Alpine Type-R SWR-1522D - Car subwoofer driver - 750 Watt - 15
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I do Professional sound competitions & started out w/ the original type R & was impressed in every aspect/ I then upgrade to the newer ones & was even more impressed. I had 4 of these & ran over 1,000 watts RMS to each one on a continuous basis & never heard any distortion & never blew em'. I did however have minimal Voice-coil burning closer to 1500 watts, but they still held like champs! If you want an amazing sounding system, but don't want to spend a fortune save your money from a more expensive sub & put it towards a better amp, because these subs can take it!

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* Power Handling Capacity (RMS): 750W * Power Handling Capacity (Peak): 2000W

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Bazooka BTA10250D BT Series 10-Inch 250-Watt Class D Amplified Tube Review

Bazooka BTA10250D BT Series 10-Inch 250-Watt Class D Amplified Tube
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I cannot put into words how much this thing surpassed my expectations. I have had smaller and less powerful bass tubes before so I expected something like those. This thing really does such a good job that people think I have a box with a couple of 12's in the trunk.
I actually had a much higher end system priced out and was almost ready to pull the trigger, but I'm trying to save money (and space and weight in the car) so I begun looking into these. I like the fact that it is removeable if I want the entire trunk space available.
The sound is awesome and unexpected for this size of sub/enclosure/power. It sounds great down to 30 hz which is my sweet spot in base. I highly recommend getting the remote for better control of the bass from the drivers seat. It does not have a bass boost centered around a certain frequency like they normally do, but rather a level control (like an amp gain adjust) and a low pass crossover control. Both are handy when you have a song with lots of bass that you need to turn it down or a song with higher bass that you need to adjust the crossover.
Normally when I'm by myself or with one passenger I do leave the seatback down that is directly in front of the tube. It looks nice plus it sounds better. I did tests at 30/40 hz and there is a 3.5 Db loss in sound level when I close up the rear seat so I prefer it down. They recommend that you "corner load" the sub but honestly I prefer to have it facing forward. The way I have it mounted I can switch it around easily if I want to anyway. During install make sure you leave plenty of extra length to all the cables (RCA, turn on, power, ground, remote) so that you can move it around if you ever want/need to. I hid all the extra cable under the rear carpet for a clean looking install.

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Introducing Bazooka's first ever Class D amplified tubes. With 250 watts of pure digital power and optional speaker level outputs, these new Amplified Tubes are their most powerful and best sounding yet.

BT Amplified Bass Tubes The new amplified Bazooka subwoofers feature the legendary patented Bass Tubes enclosure design, but with a twist. These units are completely self-contained bass monsters. Available in 100-Watt BTL or 250-Watt Class D amplifier configurations, the new amplified Bazooka subwoofers are the true solution to the common automobile interior problem of "not enough space for bass."
A Bazooka subwoofer adds the bass, clarity, and realism that your system is missing with absolutely no modifications to your car, its warranty, or its original audio system. If you are leasing your car, there is no better way to upgrade your stereo system than by adding a Bazooka subwoofer.
The BTA10250D The BTA10250D features an eight-inch dual voice coil subwoofer. As with all Bazooka Bass Tubes enclosures, it's optimized for corner loading. The Bass Tubes enclosure's port and woofer are on the same plane and in close proximity for maximum corner-loading results. And, just like a megaphone amplifies a cheerleader's voice, the corner of your car amplifies the concentrated bass output of the Bass Tubes enclosure.
BTA10250D Features
Grill The grill is both decorative and protective, preventing the Subwoofer from accidental damage from other items, such as golf clubs, groceries or book bags that might be tossed into the cargo area where the Bazooka Woofers are typically mounted.
Woofer Bazooka's highly efficent, customized woofers are specifically designed and reinforced for use in the Bazooka Bass Tubes enclosure, producing a pure piston action and generating the maximum bass output possible.
Edge Roll All Bazooka Woofers used in Bass Tubes enclosures feature large, high excursion, lightweight foam edge rolls to maximize their efficiency and overall bass output.
Tube Enclosure A tube is a natural pressure vessel, and Bass is about pressure. The patented Bass Tubes enclosure creates a natural, uniform, hydraulic transfer of the Bass energy produced by the woofer.
Port The port opening between the Tube Enclosure and the Port Tube allows for efficient transfer of bass. Bass Tubes enclosures utilize "Bass Reflex" technology to take advantage of both the forward and backward of the woofer, wasting no bass energy.
Port Tube The bass energy created by both the forward and backward motion of the woofer are time aligned so that 100% of the woofer's output is concentrated into one output point.
Acoustic Damping Fiber The acoustic damping material helps lower the resonance of the enclosure and simulates an increased air space.
Integrated Amplifier The integrated amplifiers are performance matched to the specific woofers used in Bass Tubes enclosures to ensure that every watt of power is efficiently turned into bass performance. Having the amplifier integrated into the enclosure simplifies installation and eliminates power loss.
Corner Loading Bass Tubes enclosures are specifically designed to take advantage of the natural amplification characteristics that occur when a subwoofer is placed into the corner of a vehicle. The corner acts like a megaphone, substantially increasing bass performance.

Double Down While this single Amplified Tube will surely deliver the goods, if just want more bass, simply connect a Passive Tube (sold separately) to the optional speaker level output and double your bass output.
Easy Install The BTA10250D comes with straps to keep the sub securely mounted, while still making removal quick and easy if you need even more cargo room. Optional Chrome-Plated UMS Brackets give a flashier look, as well as a more secure, permanent mounting when removal isn't a problem.
What's in the Box Bazooka BTA10250D BT Series 10-Inch 250-Watt Class D Amplified Tube, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Instruction Manual

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Klipsch Reference Series RPW-10 - Subwoofer - 200 Watt - black ash Review

Klipsch Reference Series RPW-10 - Subwoofer - 200 Watt - black ash
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I bought this Klipsch rpw-10 really unsure of what to expect siince I could not find any reviews on it anywhere. I bought it hoping to have some good bass to match my Klipsch quintet 3 speakers. This sub is very good, I have it set to about 1/3 on the dial and it is almost too much. You can really feel the impact from movies, xbox, and music. SO far I am very happy with it. I used to use a Sony 120watt sub and the Klipsch RPW-10 is way more powerfull. I highly recommend this sub. I have it in a 20x14 room and it easily fills the room with a great,deep bass. Jurassic Park 3 is AWESOME on this sub. Buy it and you will love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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As the most affordable subwoofer in the Reference Series line, the RPW-10 delivers room-shaking bass courtesy of a 10-inch fiber composite front-firing woofer and a 200-watt RMS amplifier. Featuring traditional volume, crossover and phase controls, the RPW-10's front-firing slot port makes installation into custom cabinetry a breeze. Available in a black matte vinyl finish, this powerhouse brings a new level of performance to the value-priced subwoofer category.

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JBL L8400P 600-watt High Performance 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer with Digital Amplifier (Black) Review

JBL L8400P 600-watt High Performance 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer with Digital Amplifier (Black)
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This subwoofer is made to produce QUALITY sound. Some reviews here and elsewhere complain that it does not pump out high amounts of booming base.
This is not a car sub. It is a home theater sub. It produces very clean and tight base, at respectable levels, even when playing action movies.
I much rather have realistic base than simply a big box that pumps out low frequency vibration.
I've tested many subs, and for this price point, you cannot get better quality.
That said, if you have a very large room, you may have to turn the volume up high to get the same level that cheaper subs put out.
Also, placement within the room is everything when it comes to subs.
Don't hesitate: If you can get this for 350-450, buy it.

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The Studio L8400P is a powerful 12" powered subwoofer with a 600-watt digital amplifier. It is built with a cast aluminum frame chassis that helps give you outstanding bass response.

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Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) Review

Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
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Bass is clear, deep, oh, and LOUD! If you really want your HT to sound like an IMAX theater, then I whole-heartedly recommend this sub. It fills in the low end seamlessly. It also takes the burden of reproducing low lows off of your other speakers (which aren't nearly as capable as the PSW505). This is not a cheap "rumble box". The first movie I watched with this sub connected is Peter Jackson's "King Kong". The raptor/bronto chase through the gully is off the hook! The 30-ton bronto's gallop will set up a standing wave in your intestinal tract!!! But loud does not mean muddy or rumbly with the 505. I was pushing the sub to about 50% volume and I thought my house's windows may break. And like I said, that was only at about 50% volume. Besides, you want to be a good neighbor and not max this thing out cuz it can be heard clearly from a good 50 feet away. I find that it performs exceedingly well at about 15% of its capability in my medium/small sided living room. At normal/reasonable volumes, this sub recreates the super lows that truly make the difference between listening pleasure and listening rapture. No HT is truly complete without a sub and this one fits the bill to a tee.
a) I definitely WOULDN'T recommend this product if you live in a dorm/apt/condo/townhouse. This thing has the sonic capability to really anger your neighbors.
b) This sub is one of the few in its price range that actually has an LFE input (Low Frequency Effects) in addition to LL & speaker-level. I you didn't know, LFE & Line-Level (LL) inputs both use an RCA connector. The difference is that the LFE channel carries only low freqs from source whereas LL carries the entire sound spectrum. The LFE goes straight to your sub's amp whereas LL first goes through your sub's built-in crossover and then from there to your sub's amp. If you plug LL into the LFE input, you'll be asking the sub reproduce the full sound spectrum. Not what you want, of course. Probably not a big deal whether you use one or the other. The Polk's built-in crossover is fine, i'm sure, but I'd rather do the crossing-over at the A/V unit level.
c) Apparently, a good powered sub has an ON/OFF/AUTO switch, a 180-degree phase-change switch, a volume control, a cross-over level control (this control is not functional if you are using the LFE), a LL input (or two), an LFE input, and a Left/Right channel speaker-level input and corresponding outputs (for a total of 8 speaker wire connectors).
d) The unit seems very well built with what feels like sturdy wood (or MDF) and is somewhat heavy. Which is a good thing. It feels reassuringly sturdy/massive.
e) Would I buy this sub again? Well, I've discovered that many of the wonderful items that are for sale at Amazon are no longer being produced. IE, they are discontinued by the manufacturer. Do a product search at polk.com and you will no find this sub (you can do a search in the product support section to find its corresponding literature pdf). I just guess that that is the nature of the beast. Great products sooner or later get replaced with even newer & greater products. The older and merely "great" (not "greater") products still need to get cleared out of the inventory so they wind up at amazon.com or other e-tail sites. So, despite the fact that this sub is no longer in production, no longer supported, and is probably a year or two or three (or more) old... would I still buy it again? HELL YES!

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The Polk Audio PSW505 Powered Subwoofer is ideal when you have a big room in need of a big, life-like bass impact, that is still tight, precise and accurate. The PSW505 is equally at home reproducing all the subtle nuance of a plucked string bass as it is belting out a rocket's roar.
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Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black Review

Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer - 125 Watt - black
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This subwoofer is the perfect companion to the Audioengine A5's. The adjustments allow you to hit its sweet spot and not try hit the higher frequency notes. My only complaint would be that the volume adjusts completely independently of the A5's. So if I want to adjust the volume without screwing up my balance between my A5's and subwoofer, I need to do it with the computer sound card as opposed to the volume dials.
The A5's combined with S8 sound more accurate than my Definitive Technology 7.1 system using a Yamaha receiver.

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Excellent performance for music, movies, and games. Audioengine S8 is the perfect bass extension for Audioengine powered speakers or as an upgrade to any music system. Super compact size and wireless-ready.

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Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Series 12-Inch 300 Watt Subwoofer with High Gloss Trim (Black) Review

Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Series 12-Inch 300 Watt Subwoofer with High Gloss Trim (Black)
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I owned the original Klipsch Sub-12 (same model as Sub-12HG except minor cosmetics) and gave it to a friend a couple years ago. I've regretted doing that ever since and have been on the look-out for a powered sub with comparable quality at a competitive price. Needless to say, I haven't had much luck... until the Sub-12HG went on sale for $250!!! You can't find ANYTHING comparable for that price, or even around $300. I'm totally stoked and am going to love every minute I have this turned on. Perfect for music, movies, etc. You can control the amount of power the amp delivers to the sub (gain) and the frequency that is allowed to pass through the built in cross-over (adjustable from 40 to 120Hz). The auto-power switch is also a nice feature since you don't have to constantly hassle with turning off the sub when you are done.
All in all, I couldn't be happier with the quality of another sub in this price range... this is really a $500 sub and that's not MSRP crap! To top it all off, Klipsch offers a 5-year warranty on the sub, 2-year warranty on the BASH amplifier.

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Affordable 12" subwoofer produces best-in-class deep bass and output via heavy-duty down-firing woofer & precision matched 300 watt RMS watt amplifier

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Klipsch Reference Series RW-10d - Subwoofer - 260 Watt - black ash Review

Klipsch Reference Series RW-10d - Subwoofer - 260 Watt - black ash
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I purchased this subwoofer to replace my Pioneer 200 watt 12" subwoofer which has seen its better days. I can say I am completely satisfied with the way the RW-10d performs in conjunction with with my Denon AVR-1906 receiver and Klipsh surround speakers and Bose center speaker. It adds depth, without distortion, to both my theater and music experience. Whether I am watching a drama with low volume deep tones, like a car engine or a fast action movie with the rumble of jet engines and bombs exploding, with enough kick to feel the action, it gives one the feeling of being there. As for music, I like everything from soft jazz to classic rock. The RW-10d adds enough bass to give a realistic live performance sound experience. My past experience with subwoofers is that no one volume setting works for all applications. The handy LED adjustment on the top of the speaker cabinet make this easy with the touch of a couple buttons. I wasn't sure how I would like the vertical mounted speaker. For years most speaker manufactures subscribed to the down firing subs, but I find this arrangement much more suited for home use were sensitivity is more important than a deep hard thump of hip hop. I have now incorporated my old 200W Pioneer with a replacement speaker in my DJ business system and I get just that kick I need for heavy dance music. As for the Klipsh RW-10d the only con I can think of is the need to get out of my recliner to make an adjustment for music or theater listening. A remote would have been nice, even if it added another $20 or $30 to the price. If you want good clean sound, as Klipsh is known for, I highly recommend you add this to your system.

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Because compromise isn't an option, the Reference Series RW-10d Digitally Controlled Subwoofer (DCS(TM)) brings a hard-hitting dose of reality to your favorite music and movies. With its superior technology and rock-solid construction, this subwoofer definitely stands out in a crowd.

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JBL ES250PBK 400-Watt High-Powered 12-Inch Subwoofer - Black Review

JBL ES250PBK 400-Watt High-Powered 12-Inch Subwoofer - Black
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I originally was going to order the ES150PBk 200watt sub-woofer, but it was not going to be shipped until mid April. So I went with JBL's 300watt RMS (500Watt Peak) model. I paid $353.00 with a $30.00 off (for applying for an Amazon credit card) and this brought the price down to $323.00 with "free" super saver delivery. This unit will shake your living room during explosions in action movies (check out Pearl Harbor and Live Free, Die Young) and provides a nice, tight bass in music. I only have it turned up to just passed the mid-point & that is very loud. It is well designed, attractive, and you get more than your money's worth. You can not go wrong for this price! By the way, it does come with a removable black grill that is not pictured. I researched several other sub-woofers and none came close to providing the specs that this one does at this price and from such a well-established company. Last, but not least, JBL has been making speakers since the 1930's and is at the forefront of loudspeakers for the music industry. Because I am a tech savvy musician, I am well aware of JBL's reputation. So, in closing, rest assured that you are getting an outstanding product, through a trusted, reliable and reputable company at an outstanding price!!!

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The ES250P is a powerful 400 Watt RMS 12 inch powered subwoofer. It provides the poweful bass needed for an excellent home theater system. It is made by JBL which is a leader in both home and professional audio systems. This product comes in both black and cherry. JBL's technology allows this product to provide deeper bass and less distortion than most subwoofers on the market.

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Altec Lansing FX5051 Powered Audio System Review

Altec Lansing FX5051 Powered Audio System
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why only four stars? because the subwoofer has a weird sound when playing really low frequencies... I don't know why... I guess the back panel is not secured well enough and it vibrates.... but in general they are great speakers....

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The Altec Lansing FX5051 system gives you genuine 5.1 surround sound with no 6-channel sound card required! Just plug a USB cable from the subwoofer into your PC and get six discrete channels of powerhouse sound. The FX5051 features dual drivers in every satellite plus a "two-barreled " 6.5" isobaric subwoofer that gives you awesome bass in half the space. Whats more its designed to complement flat-panel displays. Satellites feature removable bases for easy wall mounting.

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