Home Cinema bods, what subs are you using?

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Hey guys, wanted to get some input on what subs you are using and what you think of them.

I am considering an impulse upgrade from my current MS309 which is a great little sub to something a little larger, possibly a BK Monolith or a KEF reference TDM45B.

So let me know whats rocking your world and if you like it :)

MB
 
since my servo 15 deiad im subless atm:/ never leave an open 2l bottle of coke on your sub
 
Im using an MJ Acoustics ref 100mkII, its a small sub but its very very good at what it does.
I went from a REL Q 100e to the MJ Acoustics and havnt looked back, the MJ is better controlled than the REL and sounds better with music and its also smaller and better looking.
Ive still got the REL Q 100e though its on long term loan to my farther in law.
LINK to their web site, i think the awards for the ref 100 say it all :).

Andy
 
M&K MX350 THX Certified Subwoofer - it can shatter your fillings, I kid you not!!

Depending on much you want to shell out something from REL or MJ Acoustics would be good.

I think the current M&K range starts at about £700.00
 
Thanks guys this is good information.

I am really struggling at the moment, I'd really like to update my MS309 which is OK for my needs but I have put myself in a tough position because my front speakers are pretty good and to get something which will reinforce them and not reduce the over all quality of the sound it prooving tough :(

I don't really want to spend as much as you guys have but it looks like to get anything like the depth I want is going to mean spending £600+ in the secondhand market looking at SVS, big Velodyne and BKs.

MB
 
Yaka said:
you looked at the SvS subs? the peeps over at AVF are well loopy about them. s
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I have and unless I can pick up one secondhand then they're out of my price bracket. My one final option which is within the price range (just) is the BK Monolith.

MB
 
I've owned an SVS PC+ 20-39 and currently own a Velodyne DD15, both awesome subs but look to be out of yours (and most sane people's budgets).

The monolith is well reviewed, but simple physics dictates that small boxes with small drivers can't produce deep bass at high spl. Trade offs are needed but once you've been bitten I'd bet it's very hard to go back..
 
rOAdeh said:
I've owned an SVS PC+ 20-39 and currently own a Velodyne DD15, both awesome subs but look to be out of yours (and most sane people's budgets).

The monolith is well reviewed, but simple physics dictates that small boxes with small drivers can't produce deep bass at high spl. Trade offs are needed but once you've been bitten I'd bet it's very hard to go back..
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The Monolith is hardly small :D

MB
 
Velodyne
CHT-152R
Active Subwoofer Features
Colour: Black, Silver, Cherry
Power: 600w
Controls: Phase, 4 x Digital Presets
Dimensions WxHxD: 533 x 567 x 527mm
Weight: 37.6kg

Velodyne
15" Direct Drive
Active Subwoofer Features
Colour: Black, Maple, Cherry
Power: 1250w
Controls: Software
Dimensions WxHxD: 508 x 457 x 451
Weight: TBA


SVS PB12 Plus/2
Piano Black
Active Subwoofer Features
Colour: Piano Black
Power: 900w
Controls: Phase; Gain; Crossover; Subsonic Filter; Parametric Equaliser; Auto-on
Dimensions WxHxD: 482 x 673 x 711mm
Weight: 54.4kg
3yr Warranty



BK Monolith

Specifications

System Type: 95 Litre reflex tuned to 20Hz, cabinet manufactured from veneered 25mm MDF and Critically braced

Distortion: 5% 102dB @ 20Hz

Frequency Response at -3dB: 20Hz / In Room at 15Hz

Amplifier Input / Output Impedance: High Level 100K - Low Level 10K - Balanced 10K

Gain Control Range: 80dB

Drive Unit Impedance: 4 Ohm

Mains Input: 230V / 50Hz

Dimensions: 560D X 540H x 420W

Weight: 42.75kg

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I deliberately picked the 15" Velodyne and SVS units to emphasise the point :)

The Monolith is no small fry! Maybe your thinking of the XLS200?

MB
 
give bkelec a call they have the ruark log rhythm for £250/£300 from time to time for the money I think it would be hard to find something better.

They also have the Vita 100 for £200 but I assume you want something a bit better
 
Matblack said:
Velodyne
The Monolith is no small fry! Maybe your thinking of the XLS200?

MB
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Ahh.. i did know of the Monolith but for some reason thought it was a slightly bigger version of the XLS200.. ah well that would explain why a lot of people we moaning about how big it was :D
 
Was previously using a REL Strata for about the past 6 years which had served me very well.

Now using a Tannoy Arena Sub along with the Arena Sats & have to say I'm very impressed. I've got the model in white & it looks so cool it's a real shame to have it tucked away behind the sofa. Puts some real slam behind films & is very tuneable. Fantastic with music as well :cool:
 
Im using a Velodyne SPL 1000mkII at the moment, goes flat to 20hz but I cant help looking out for a DD-12 at the right price-just not sure how im going to pay for it!
 
I don't have one yet as my front speakers rumble pretty well and I can't really justify spending lots of money on it. I'd like to get one eventually but as MB says, it will need to be something that can reinforce the sound, but mine will also have to be quite small to fit in the fairly small dedicated room.

Sorry, not much help from this post but I'm in a similar situation so I'm watching closely :)

I think I'd need to go 2nd hand as well but I would really want to demo something before I bought it to see if it made a worthwhile difference. This is the problem :/
 
monkeyspank said:
I don't have one yet as my front speakers rumble pretty well and I can't really justify spending lots of money on it. I'd like to get one eventually but as MB says, it will need to be something that can reinforce the sound, but mine will also have to be quite small to fit in the fairly small dedicated room.

Sorry, not much help from this post but I'm in a similar situation so I'm watching closely :)

I think I'd need to go 2nd hand as well but I would really want to demo something before I bought it to see if it made a worthwhile difference. This is the problem :/
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Your really looking for a sub which will cross over slightly with the lower end of your main speakers (the point at which the roll off i.e. can't really cope with the depth) and then extend lower. I currently have an MS309 which goes slightly deaper then my 103/4s (not heaps lower though) and its OK.

Something like a SVS tube or a bigger Velodyne will be able to go a lot lower but you need some reasonable main speakers as you don't want it to have to handle all the stuff above say 60-80Hz (this is usially set in the av amp)

What main speakers are you using?

MB
 
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