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Thread: What subwoofer should i get for my home theater |
    
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 22
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 09:00 am: |
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I currently have a Onkyo Tx-sr303 5.1 reciever and i need a sub to complete my setup my budget is 150
This is my home theater setup as of now http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/3/242252.html |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 4297
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 10:29 am: |
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Athena AS-P4000, $125-140 |
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 25
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 09:26 pm: |
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Is that a good sub? I was looking at the dayton audio sub from partsexpress.com it is a 12" 150watt amp for 149. I have never heard either of them so i have no way of comparing. |
Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 4305
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 09:45 pm: |
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If it's HT only that you're doing, I imagine the Dayton should give you more boom. The Athena should be faster and more accurate esp. with music. |
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 28
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 07:00 pm: |
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so the dayton would be for movies and the athena for music. Which one would be the best choice for a 60% music 40% movies. I like a lot of boom but not too much that it overpowers everything else. |
Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 4308
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 08:58 pm: |
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Then stick with the Athena; if you want to be safe upgrade to the larger AS-p6000 for an extra $100. |
Bronze Member Username: Mrloren
ChulaJuna,
CA
Post Number: 22
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 02:16 am: |
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I seconded the athena. I was going to get the 12" till the wife said ok for the HSU STF2. I checked out the Athend AS-P400 at BB and it was good better than my 12" Sony and my 10" KLH which are now bedroom subs |
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 30
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 12:03 pm: |
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How much is the AS-P400 at best buy |
Bronze Member Username: Mrloren
ChulaJuna,
CA
Post Number: 23
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 02:06 pm: |
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when they had it, it was $199usd |
Bronze Member Username: Serniter
Piscataway,
New Jersey
USA
Post Number: 35
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 08:46 pm: |
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In USA, you could get it from amazon.com for $150...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WRUZ2/ref=pd_kar_gw_2/102-2622007-2438535? %5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=172282 |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 8550
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 01:22 am: |
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You could also try Audio Advisor.com, they usually put Athenas on sale. |
Bronze Member Username: Eib_nation
Ohio
EIB Nation
Post Number: 20
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 12:39 am: |
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My 2 cents,
Save until you can buy something decent. Dont waste your money by purchasing a cheapo $150 pile of junk. Hold off until you have scratched together, at least, $400. At least then, you can buy something respectable. Anything in the <$400 price range isnt worth owning.
Good Luck |
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 32
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 12:50 am: |
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$400 is more then my whole system. i dont need a really expensive sub i just need something that will keep up with what i have now. |
Gold Member Username: Matt12490
Benicia,
California
USA
Post Number: 1152
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 02:53 am: |
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What is the Athena AS-P4000 tuned to? |
Bronze Member Username: Eib_nation
Ohio
EIB Nation
Post Number: 27
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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You shouldnt expect much performance from a little $100 sub. Any spec they list is probably exaggerated. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 8731
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 05:27 pm: |
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Matt, they seldom specify the port or box tuning for home subwoofers. They do that for car audio subwoofers boxes. |
Bronze Member Username: Apresler07
Canal Winchester,
Ohio
USA
Post Number: 35
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 08:06 pm: |
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Which enclosure is best for home theatre |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 8736
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:34 pm: |
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Alex, whatever it is that you've learned in Car Audio is different for Home Audio. Enclosures have its own set of advantages and disadvantages. You ultimately have to decide which type sound sbest for you and the room you are using it in. |
