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Thread: Need Sub Advice! |
    
New member Username: Fritosbbqtwist
Post Number: 10
Registered: Feb-09
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| Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 09:16 pm: |
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Hey guys. About 4 months ago, I got some receiver advice and it was quality (chunked up 500 on a new one).
After months of listening, I am missing one thing...the bump! I have a stereo receiver and 4 speakers hooked up at the moment in a relatively small room.
On the back of the receiver is ONE input for a subwoofer. My questions are these.
Do "pairs" have one wire where both fit into the receiver slot?
If my budget is 150-250, what is a good subwoofer for that price?
I realize I did not post any specifics, so if asked for I can - but I am mainly looking for a subwoofer in my budget. Nothing spiffy, just something that will add a decent amount of kick to my room. |
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Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12362
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 08:11 pm: |
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How much physical space do you have Fritos? And does the sub go in a corner?
The single sub-out from the receiver can usually be split into a pair without any problem. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 9566
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 08:52 pm: |
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This is out of your budget but the least I would spend on a sub.
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html
If you have a small room you could get way with using this one.
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-1.html
Seems like the STF1 occasionally goes for a bit less. |
Bronze Member Username: Fritosbbqtwist
Post Number: 11
Registered: Feb-09
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| Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 08:30 pm: |
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Thanks for the advice guys.
Now, I am a complete audio newb. Picking out speakers and receivers less than a year ago was my first experience with any of it, so go easy on me.
I read around that some subwoofers need amplifiers? My receiver has ONE input labeled Sub...
So, lets say I were to get the second sub you posted Art, would I have to buy it in a pair?
Would I have to buy a separate amp for it or could it go directly into my receiever?
If I do need an amplifier, is it just a "sub" amp, or does it work with the whole system?
How much would that set me back for a *decent* one?
As I said...I am audio illiterate. You guys here are the pros so thats why I am asking. |
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