Will any subwoofer do?

[admin_exported]

I know it's recommended to have the same make surround speakers, but does this apply to the subwoofer?

 

[Big Chris]

Recommended, yes. Essential? no.

 

[Frank Harvey]

As the subwoofer is dealing with frequencies below 100Hz (usually about 80Hz and lower), matching the sub isn't so important. Having said that, there are a few speaker packages which need a higher crossover point, sometimes above 100Hz, which not all subs are designed to deal with.

What is more important is getting a suitable sized, suitably powerful enough one for the room size.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Chris.

FrankHarvey(Dave)........Trying to work out what Sub for my son who has an Onkyo 507, couple of old Wharfdale speakers (6" driver), Acustics centre and 2x Gale rears.... I know, a right mish mash, unfortunately he's strapped for cash at the moment, so a decent budget sub would be good.

Room size aprox 15ftx15ft.

Thanks for help.

Bob

 

[Frank Harvey]

What sort of budget?

 

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to get a decent one under £100? If not, he may be able to stretch to £150.

If you think it's not worth it, he'll just have to wait a while.

 

[d4v3pum4]

Second hand maybe.

 

[ear]

subs from wharfedaleare cheap.also from sony some entry lever subs with nice specs.don't know if they are good for sound though.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for help. I will have a look around the web for more info.

Any more help though would be appreciated.

 

[Olli1324]

BK's Gemini II at 200 quid (various cables included) is slightly over budget, but often raved about (along with all BK subs)ÿhttp://www.bkelec.com/HiFi/Sub_Woofers/Gemini.htm

 

[Anonymous]

I have no idea if these are good or not but they fit the budget

http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=4&xSec=3

 

[Anonymous]

You should be able to get a mordaunt short 309 sub for your budget or like one of the others said - a wharfdale which are both 5 star and great for the dosh. Try ebay.

 

[Anonymous]

ooohhh yeah the MS 309 is cracking little sub if you van get one for £100

 

[Anonymous]

You should be able to for £150.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your input guys.

Olli1324, had a look at the Gemini's, they have good reviews but read that they can hum when on standby. Is this true?

Garethwd, these look interesting @ £99. Anyone heard/know of these?

As for the MS 309's, have Googled, but cannot find any @ the £150 mark.

Will keep searching.

 

[Anonymous]

There is one on ebay at the moment on £107 pounds with £20 del and it's the 309'i' improved version, could be worth a punt even if it goes slightly over £150 as they retail at about £180 or more.

 

[Anonymous]

garethwd:I have no idea if these are good or not but they fit the budget

http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=4&xSec=3

Have asked about this elsewhere

and it's caused a bit of excitement. Seriously considering it, cheers Gareth.