Thread: In the market for a new Sub

So, I have recently purchased a new audio video receiver (Denon 3808CI), which totally rocks. Now it is time to upgrade the speakers and sub. I'm going for the Sub first. I'm thinking that I would like to keep it under $650. Anyone have any suggestions?

Take a look at Velodyne, I bought an 8" open box from CC and it rocks, but I have it in my 12'x12' den. This company mainly only makes subs. As to speakers, I just ordered a 7.1 set of Yambekas, so I will be doing some more rocking soon.

There are the usual suspects for this price range, Velodyne, SVS, and HSU. The HSU VTF-2 MK 3 or the SVS PB12-NSD would fit your budget, and both are very nice subs. There are lots of Velodyne choices, too.

I looked at the SVS and HSU 12 inch subs (obviously only online) and both look pretty darn good from reviews at AVS. I wish I could hear them with my own ears. I also wish it wasn't so expensive to get them shipped! Anyone have any personal experience with the SVS PB 12-NSD or the HSU VTF-3 MK3?

Lakebum, I would highly recommend that you go somewhere where there is a sound room so you can listen to many subs.
The truth is in your ears, not some reviewers.

Yeah, I hear what you're saying Dirtydan (pun intended), but the problem that I have with soundrooms is they are not "real world". Just wondering if anyone else had used either of those.

Well, I went with the SVS PB 12-NSD. Should receive in a few days. I'll report back on how it sounds when I get it.

Originally Posted by lakebum431

Well, I went with the SVS PB 12-NSD. Should receive in a few days. I'll report back on how it sounds when I get it.

Nice! Looking forward to hearing about it!

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