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Matching a Subwoofer to my setup

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Bagiz010

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Hey guys, new here.
I'm a bit noob on audio, and not sure what to look for, so here it is:
I'm having a Receiver (AVR) Denon 1907, As for speakers I'm using the Klipsch RB 61 II.
My main goal basically is listening to music from my turntable, I mean I'm gonna hook the AVR to my tv as well, but still - my main use and purpose: Music from the turntable.
My room is Medium size, and my music genre is very versatile, it can be Heavy metal, Jazz, Blues, Hip-hop, Rock, and Techno. I prefer to have some "Bass-Leftovers" than "Not-enough-Bass".
My budget is around 500-600$ because I need to include the shipping and taxes overseas to me.
(Here most of the subs are like triple the price from the original MSRP in the US/Canada).
I've watched some recommendations on the web, and saw a few options, but never heard those in real life.
For the lower price at around 530$ for me (included shipping and taxes), I saw the BIC Acoustech PL-200 II
Also saw some options like SVS SB-1000/HSU/Rythmik - But they cost almost double the price including shipping and taxes.
Can anybody recommend me something from my list/just something that fit my requirments?
Thank You!
Tal.
 
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I don't think any of us have any idea what shipping and taxes would be to where ever you are so offering useful advice is difficult.
 
Outch! I have a Bic H-100 12" 500 watt sub I'm using for two channel right now.
For a budget sub It does ok. The PL-200ll is probably similar with a larger amplifier. I bought it to see if a sub was something I really wanted in my system to begin with, before plunking down even more money for a really good sub for two channel listening. It integrated pretty well for being more of a surround sound sub for movies.
 
Lavane said:
Outch! I have a Bic H-100 12" 500 watt sub I'm using for two channel right now.
For a budget sub It does ok. The PL-200ll is probably similar with a larger amplifier. I bought it to see if a sub was something I really wanted in my system to begin with, before plunking down even more money for a really good sub for two channel listening. It integrated pretty well for being more of a surround sound sub for movies.
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Ouch indeed haha.. To be honest as for a beginner setup the PL-200II probably will be just right for me, without breaking the bank.
Thanks for clearing this out for me.
 
The PL 200 has some good reviews online. If it’s in your price range, go for it unless you can listen to several subs in this price range. Polk and Klipsch also have subs in this range. Good luck!
 
In my experience inexpensive subpar subs can turn you off to the whole idea. A really good sub that integrates well will make you never want to not run one again. So i cringe when someone wants a relatively inexpensive sub to test the waters. What you are hearing is not what you will get from a great sub. I'm always telling my friends who ask... save up for a really good sub or dont do it at all.
 
kfa888 said:
In my experience inexpensive subpar subs can turn you off to the whole idea. A really good sub that integrates well will make you never want to not run one again. So i cringe when someone wants a relatively inexpensive sub to test the waters. What you are hearing is not what you will get from a great sub. I'm always telling my friends who ask... save up for a really good sub or dont do it at all.
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What would you recommend for me?
 
Bagiz010 said:
What would you recommend for me?
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Hope others will chime in here. For inexpensive but still good...

SVS SB-1000
Polk HTS 12
Klipsch R-12SW
Dayton Audio SUB-1500

There are a lot more and maybe better. I have not personally tried all these but they rate well and are relitivly inexpensive.

As for more expensive I tend to like "servo subs" that are in a sealed cabinet from top brands.
 
kfa888 said:
Hope others will chime in here. For inexpensive but still good...

SVS SB-1000
Polk HTS 12
Klipsch R-12SW
Dayton Audio SUB-1500

There are a lot more and maybe better. I have not personally tried all these but they rate well and are relitivly inexpensive.

As for more expensive I tend to like "servo subs" that are in a sealed cabinet from top brands.
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Thank You! I'll look up for those and see!
 
kfa888 said:
Hope others will chime in here. For inexpensive but still good...

SVS SB-1000
Polk HTS 12
Klipsch R-12SW
Dayton Audio SUB-1500

There are a lot more and maybe better. I have not personally tried all these but they rate well and are relitivly inexpensive.

As for more expensive I tend to like "servo subs" that are in a sealed cabinet from top brands.
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I almost bought the Dayton SUB-1500. I did read as many of the shoot out threads and reviews I could find before buying the BIC Acoustech H-100ll.
At the time I found the BIC on sale and the reviews I found for both were good.
At some point I will be getting a bwtter 15" sub. I have it set so you don't really notice it until it's turned off. Most subs I've heard are just plain adjusted wrong. Even for home theater. Boom one note bass is the worst.
 
the skipper said:
well, I've been using one of these for about eight years so far and it does a good job. I'm sure there are better out there but for the price, it kicks tuchus.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y5M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I also like that it has line level connections, not just an RCA cable connection. This is perfect for vintage gear with no sub out setup. It’s on reason I bought the Def Tech Supercube II to run with my SMGs. The other was because of its smaller size and power.
 
GD70 said:
I also like that it has line level connections, not just an RCA cable connection. This is perfect for vintage gear with no sub out setup. It’s on reason I bought the Def Tech Supercube II to run with my SMGs. The other was because of its smaller size and power.
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unless it's changed over the years, it's only got one line level input for an AVR sub output. You may want to explore this.
 
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the skipper said:
unless it's changed over the years, it's only got one line level input for an AVR sub output. You may want to explore this.
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The Amazon link shows this. Line level connections from the amp. Line level connections to the speakers. Am I not interpreting this correctly?
 
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Dayton Audio Sub 1200, $149.95 from Parts Express, not sure what your price would be.
 
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