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#84149 - 06/30/10 01:56 PM Now I am picking a new sub ...
Paul Britt Offline
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Registered: 05/30/04
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Loc: Baton Rouge LA USA
Hello,

I have decided to get the Integra 40.1 that Gonk recommended as a processor but I now need a new subwoofer. I mostly watch movies. I have a $2000 budget and my wife will only allow one subwoofer. My three candidates are

Elemntal Designs A7-700 $1800
Definitive Trinity sub $1800
SVS PB13 Ultra @ $1800

Unfortunately I will have to buy any one of these without hearing them. Elemetal and SVS are internet only and NOBODY carries the Trinity in a store...

Does anyone have any advice? Can anyone provide contrasts? Thank you for your input.

Paul Britt

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#84150 - 06/30/10 03:13 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Paul Britt]
tru blu Offline
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Registered: 09/04/06
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Loc: Brooklyn, NY
You mean, an Outlaw sub is out of the question?
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#84151 - 06/30/10 03:42 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Paul Britt]
Paul Britt Offline
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Registered: 05/30/04
Posts: 7
Loc: Baton Rouge LA USA
Well....I am not sure the Outlaw subs are really comparable to the three I am considering...No offence intended...

Thanks,

Paul Britt


Edited by Paul Britt (06/30/10 03:48 PM)

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#84152 - 06/30/10 04:30 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Paul Britt]
gonk Offline
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Loc: Memphis, TN USA
Outlaw doesn't really offer any subs in that class. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with subs in this class, either, so I can't offer much useful insight.
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#84153 - 06/30/10 06:08 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: gonk]
Jimna Offline
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Registered: 10/07/09
Posts: 236
Loc: Denver, CO
Ive been drooling over the Rythmik line of subs after i heard one last winter. very fast accurate sub, it was paired with a set of maggies and it sounded great. I was very impressed and instantly made me realize what my paradigm is lacking.

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/products.html

ETA: it was the 15" FWIW.


Edited by Jimna (06/30/10 06:09 PM)
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#84154 - 06/30/10 06:22 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Jimna]
mdrconsult Offline
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Registered: 05/27/07
Posts: 126
Loc: Austin, Texas
Well, if you're up for some other options, take a look at REL, ditributed by Sumiko. Someday when I hit the lottery or I have completed all of my other HT upgrades I plan on getting one of there ST line of subs. At your price range you could look at either the B or R series. I have auditioned them both as well as heard/seen several movies at my friends house who has one of the R-505's and it is superb!
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#84155 - 06/30/10 06:29 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: mdrconsult]
Jimna Offline
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Registered: 10/07/09
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Loc: Denver, CO
....also look at audiogon for the Martin Logan line of subs, they all are top performers but the Descent is pretty badass!


Edited by Jimna (06/30/10 06:29 PM)
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#84158 - 06/30/10 07:57 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Jimna]
Bill O Offline
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Registered: 08/14/06
Posts: 164
Loc: Missouri
Internet direct dealers , like HSU , have " frapper maps " .( HSU's can be found in the Forum Section )
I do not know that SVS or Elemental has a " frapper map " but if they do ?
Being able to listen to one before buying is always better.

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#84616 - 09/13/10 09:37 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: Bill O]
opusX Offline
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Registered: 12/17/08
Posts: 17
Loc: McKinney, TX
The Descent is badass. I've had this sub (matched with my Martin Logan Aeon i's) and they are a beautiful match. But just speaking on the Martin Logan Sub; its pricy but if you're looking for a top of the line, fast, knock a hole in your chest subwoofer, you gotta hear it to believe it. I'm sure somewhere on this earth there's a better one but let me know when you find it.
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#84622 - 09/14/10 05:47 PM Re: Now I am picking a new sub ... [Re: opusX]
XenonMan Offline
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Check out JL Audio and their Fathom F113. Similar price to the ML and great reviews. They also make the F212 which is insane.
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