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I must say that I was very impressed with the low end extension of this subwoofer. Placement was relatively easy, and the instruction manual was detailed, yet concise. The bass is deep and tight, not muddy or boomy. I have listened with both music and movie/dvd sources and have been blown away by the chest thumping bass this thing puts out. I had done my research before buying this sub and feel that it is a bargain for the money. ... This sub has a great combination of deep, controlled bass and a great price. With this subwoofer you get what you pay for and more.

JH, Renton, WA

I bough this sub about a month ago and I am fairly satisfied with its performance. It works will with my Home Theatre System and movies ound great with it. However it is a bit lacking if you like to listen ot bass-heavy music like rap or dance. A bit of 'boominess' sets in at frequencies below 70 Hz and the volume has to be quite low for it perform decently at under 40Hz. Overall Im fairly satisfied with my purchase but I do think this sub is a tad overpriced for the level of performance it gives. So be sure to shop around before you make a decision on buying this product

Over all, a very good sub, but keeping in mind its price tag, not a good value. It delivers good clean deep bass, expecially good at high volumes. It would definitely complete a high-end system. My problem is that for half the money, most people can get a sub that would fit nicely in a big room and deliver high-end quality sound. Not something to purchase without hearing first, but if the money is there, you will be happy.

This is an impressive powered subwoofer from a British speaker maker known for quality sound. I've added this single 15-incher to a 4-sub THX (Select) theater system and it enhances thunderous film soundtracks with ease. It's surprisingly musical as well, if you prefer music at studio levels. I have it in the recommended THX setup for 4 subs (dual front stage and dual side wall), and mixed with a couple of 12 inch and a 10 inch partner. I prefer to mix subwoofers to get the distinct timbre advantages of each below 80hz (the THX crossover point). Needless to say, I am experiencing, at home, six-track 70mm and "Sensurround" as I remember experiencing it back in the day at some of the great movie palaces. [...]

I was fortunate enough to find this sub 2nd hand in crisp condition a couple of months ago, and I am truly blown away by the deep register this speaker will produce. Current Subwoofers may be a lot smaller, but nothing compares to real high-end oversized 300watts pushing 15 inch kevlar/paper. This thing will complete any Home Theatre lacking the lowest frequencies, and / or make your neighbour hate you for real...