Starter Sub?

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I need help on where do I start here guys?

I am picking up my new Onkyo 605 this weekend to go with my Monitor Audio Radius speakers. I need some pointers as to where to start regarding a sub. Budget needs to be kept to a minimum. Either that or I leave the sub for a while until I can afford more. How can I weigh up bang for buck where subs are concerned?

Any advice would be appreciated...many thanks.

Pete

 

[andyblade]

This site seams to be flogging the Wharfdale SW150 for £169 (inc delivery), which seams a smart price (got to be a catch).

http://www.hifisuppliers.co.uk/website/subwoofer/wharfedale-sw150.htm

I've been very impressed with my SW150, it's currentlly working with a pair of KEF iq5's and it's added a lot of fun to movie soundtracks & music, it's also the WHFSV budget recomendation.

if not joy there, I got mine from here

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/2208/source/kelkoo

Andy

 

[roger06]

In my extremely uneducated opinion I'd say...

1. Get one, even a cheap one if that's all you can afford. I went about 3 years without one and finally bought the cheapest one I could afford - a Paradigm thingy form Richer Sounds for £150 (don't even seem to see them nowadays). I thought it was superb - it made such a difference and it was wonderful to get the sofa shaking! Even that was with the cheap cable it came with and it sounded even better when I upgraded the cable. However, it does emit a rather annoying hum which I guess is the price you pay for cheap kit!

2. You know you're going to get one - so why not just get it now so you'll use it for more time, thus being better value for money in the long run !!

 

[Anonymous]

hi mate, forget these cheap plastic subs at 200 quid. it's not true sub bass and is a false economy. you dont give a buget but if you got yourself a BK sub for 300 quid you would be amazed for the price. either that, or a Rel quake a real british sub bass manufacturer

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Pete,i can wholeheartedly recommend the Wharfedale SW150.I've had mine for about 2 years and it sounds great with films and music it's timing is exellent.although i do have the wharfedale speakers that it was designed to partner.i demoed the next one up(SW250) and didn't think there was a great improvment. Deffo purchase a subwoofer though it really brings the film to life and completes the home cinema experience,just don't turn it up too loud as this can swamp the dialog and detail.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for your advice, keep it coming.
Been away from my desk today so couldn't get on before now.

So you guys reckon I should spend some money on a sub now then rather than wait till I can afford a really good one. I have been recommended the REL Quake by a friend but wasn't sure how much knowledge that came from.

Many thanks guys

Pete

 

[Anonymous]

Collected my new Onkyo 605 today and whilst I was at the showroom I was recommended the MJ Accoustics PRO50 mk2 subwoofer as an excellent solution for my setup.

As this model was not one that any of you guys mentioned, I was curious to hear your thoughts.

Thanks guys

Pete

 

[Andrew Everard]

Very good compact sub, maybe not to quasibongo's taste but solid value for money

 

[Anonymous]

chuckle, Andrew, it's a good budget sub actually and would really recommend one

 

[Anonymous]

Great! So the guy was right then. That's another one in the mix then.

Many thanks as usual guys.

Pete