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frankth3frizz
should i get this subwoofer?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-034-_-Product

im using a 1986 bose acoustimass passive sub. :/ will it be better than mine?
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DarkPhoenix
It will offer more "punch" as it is powered and has an adjustable low pass so you can tune it to your setup/liking.

I would say go for it.
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Will it be better? Most likely.
Will it be good? Not really.
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frankth3frizz
what im thinking is thats too much bass since i have a pair of 1996 201's that has some sort of a sub behind it xD idk really im a noob.

@should i just save the money and buy better speakers?
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aksthem1
Unless you like boom box, no. It's a bad sub overall.

Most subs have adjustable crossover frequencies and volume control. So you could tweak it to your liking.

What's your budget?
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DarkPhoenix
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Most subs have adjustable crossover frequencies and volume control. So you could tweak it to your liking.

The sub he is looking at has both of these plus a phase switch as well. For the price it is a good deal that will sound better than his old Bose once tweaked.
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The sub he is looking at has both of these plus a phase switch as well. For the price it is a good deal that will sound better than his old Bose once tweaked.

Well yeah, but this Polk is not worth what it costs at all.

A sub I would look out for wouldbe the Pioneer SW-8. Best Buy has it on sale for $100 sometimes and Cow Boom (Best Buy company) had them for $80 shipped at one point. Even at it's $150 retail price it's well worth it.
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Simca
imo, if your budget is that low, you should check out craigslist for a ProMedia 2.1. Not only will you be upgrading your speakers, the sub is better than what you currently have. in my area, they can be found for 99 typically. Sometimes cheaper, sometimes more.
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frankth3frizz
well im not really in desperate need of a sub since im inlove with my new m50s. lol. but my plan is to get a pair of swans of D1080MKII 08 and idk about the sub yet :/
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Simca
Would personally not buy a sub for any less than 165ish.

At that range you can start looking at Dayton and BIC America
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logitek computer surround systems work just fine been using and recommending them for years.
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Nick911
EW logitek and ew that polk sub. Look at parts express sub woofer kits or something, that will give better bang for your buck.
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frankth3frizz
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Would personally not buy a sub for any less than 165ish.

At that range you can start looking at Dayton and BIC America
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yea thats what my dad and my uncle said. thank you for helping.
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Would personally not buy a sub for any less than 165ish.

At that range you can start looking at Dayton and BIC America
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The lower end Dayton subs used to be $80, $100 and $120 for the 8", 10", and 12". I'm just saying.

Now the sub you choose depends on what you listen too. A closed sub would be a lot better for music. While a ported one would be better for music and games.
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Wildcard36qs
Yea that is Polk's cheapest sub. It is not very good. I'd go for at least a Dayton. Checkout parts-express.com
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Dayton Sub 100/120 is as cheap as I would go on a subwoofer.

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logitek computer surround systems work just fine been using and recommending them for years.

Congrats for recommending crap.
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The Dayton is a step above the PSW10. The BIC is a step ahead of the Dayton but most models lack outputs for active monitors. SVS, HSU, KRK are all a step ahead of the BIC and obviously costs more.

If you want to stay cheap I also recommend Dayton. I had a 10" and downgraded to an 8" so I can fit it under my desk. Make sure you do some measurements before buying anything. Sub placement is very important.
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imo, if your budget is that low, you should check out craigslist for a ProMedia 2.1.

My receiver and sub are both from Craig's and I'm Very happy with both. Craig's is worth a look at least.
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logitek computer surround systems work just fine been using and recommending them for years.
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They don't work just fine. They suck.
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The lower end Dayton subs used to be $80, $100 and $120 for the 8", 10", and 12". I'm just saying.

Now the sub you choose depends on what you listen too. A closed sub would be a lot better for music. While a ported one would be better for music and games.
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IMO, a closed sub is a waste of a subwoofer driver. Yes, you get a more accurate sound in the cost of max SPL and sub-bass extension. A sub driver has a lot of excursion, the air has to move somewhere, and not stay in the enclosure. Some might disagree with me, but this is purely my opinion.

OP: If you're getting the D1080MKII 08, do not buy the Polk sub. That is a waste-of-money subwoofer. Get this http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-635 or this http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=303-430
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My receiver and sub are both from Craig's and I'm Very happy with both. Craig's is worth a look at least.
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only good things i saw are a pair of yamaha studio monitors for 700$ a pair and a pair of 150$ mackie studio monitors. couldnt find good subs except for these..
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/ele/2301290414.html
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They don't work just fine. They suck.

IMO, a closed sub is a waste of a subwoofer driver. Yes, you get a more accurate sound in the cost of max SPL and sub-bass extension. A sub driver has a lot of excursion, the air has to move somewhere, and not stay in the enclosure. Some might disagree with me, but this is purely my opinion.

OP: If you're getting the D1080MKII 08, do not buy the Polk sub. That is a waste-of-money subwoofer. Get this http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-635 or this http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=303-430
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yea i can shell out more for the sub i just thought those subs would be a steal.
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