$<2k subwoofer/s

[Jethro]

Looking to spend about $1500 for a subwoofer or a pair of subs for my basement home theater that is a work in progress as we speak. I just finished texturing the walls this morning, and will primer tomorrow. Anyhow, its moving along rather fast.. and I had always thought a pair of MFW-15's were going to be down there next to the rockets. Well, MFW-15 situation is no where near stable enough for me to want to partake, so I'm going to purchase a sub or subs from elsewhere. Its pattys day so I've had a couple whiskeys... Heres the background.

Room size ~ 750 sq. ft w/ 8 foot high ceilings
The room isn't a dedicated theater.. will have pool table and some play room for the kids.

I want the best bang for my buck for HT. I don't plan on critically listening to music down there. I want to be blown away for movies.

So far I'm thinking....

1. SVS PB13
2. Epik Conquest
3. (2) sentinels from Epik
4. ED A7-450
5. (2) ED A5-350s
6. (2) ED A7S-450's only sealed option
7. (2) HSU VTF3 MK3

Which one is the best bang for buck and why? HT only...

[keenween]

Any thoughts toward diy or infinite baffle?

Also, for just HT you have the option of employing a HSU MBM or two.

I have no experience with any of these, good luck!

[persisting1]

I'm sure you can talk him down...

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....Epik-Conquest-

[hcw3]

the conquest is a monster, no one has heard the sentinels yet. I have a knight in Grand Haven if you want to hear it.

[Jethro]

the conquest is a monster, no one has heard the sentinels yet. I have a knight in Grand Haven if you want to hear it.

The knight isn't on the product page anymore. Is it like the phoenix or sentinel?

[Jethro]

Any thoughts toward diy or infinite baffle?

Also, for just HT you have the option of employing a HSU MBM or two.

I have no experience with any of these, good luck!

I have thought about DIY, but I decided against it as I have too many DIY projects going on right now as it is. My plate is full.

[Matt34]

For HT use only, Conquest will give you the biggest bang for your buck commerically. Otherwise I'd look at two Mal-X 18" in sealed enclosures, 2x Behringer EP2500 and a DCX 2496 to EQ.

[Jethro]

For HT use only, Conquest will give you the biggest bang for your buck commerically. Otherwise I'd look at two Mal-X 18" in sealed enclosures, 2x Behringer EP2500 and a DCX 2496 to EQ.

I'm leaning toward the conquest. It would look a little bit cooler to have some symmetry across the front however...
What about for 2 subs?

[Matt34]

I'm leaning toward the conquest. It would look a little bit cooler to have some symmetry across the front however...
What about for 2 subs?

Probably two of the A7S - 450 with the optional 1300w amps.

[Jethro]

Probably two of the A7S - 450 with the optional 1300w amps.

Made up my mind. 2 A5-350's w/ EQ. Got em for $1350 shipped.

[dvenardos]

And I was just going to point these out to you. I own one and Craig just reviewed them. :stirthepot:

http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=866

Hey, what did you do to get that price? :)

[Jethro]

And I was just going to point these out to you. I own one and Craig just reviewed them. :stirthepot:

http://www.tweakcityaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=866

Hey, what did you do to get that price? :)

Yah I thought about the outlaws. But, 15 inch subs are going to rock.
This morning when I was on the phone with alex, he said they were $800/ each... but the website said this

A5 - 350 Subwoofer
Item Status: In Stock | Item: A5-350
List Price: $800.00
Regular Price: $800.00
Quantity Price (2+) : $675.00
Quantity:

Alex said it was a mistake on the website that he would honor for me. Its now $750 each for 2+.

The beauty is they will ship this week, and there is no shipping charge. So, I just kind of jumped on em. I definitely didn't plan on buying a pair of subs today... but I've been known to pull the trigger pretty quick when I know a good deal is to be had. $1350 shipped for a pair of 15's is the kind of deal I was looking for.

[utahsavages]

A little late here, but at $1500 you're within spitting distance of the Submersive.

[Jethro]

A little late here, but at $1500 you're within spitting distance of the Submersive.

Already gave ED my charge info. I'm happy with my decision, I stayed under budget and I'll have the WAF symmetry I wanted. I'll let you know how they sound. This came with it free as well http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=657

[Jethro]

A little late here, but at $1500 you're within spitting distance of the Submersive.

Now I'm curious... how much is the submersive shipped ? Frick, I thought that beast was $3k or more...