What subwoofer should i get for my home theater

 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

Post Number: 22
Registered: Jun-06
I currently have a Onkyo Tx-sr303 5.1 reciever and i need a sub to complete my setup my budget is 150

This is my home theater setup as of now https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-theater/242252.html
 

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Username: Edster922

Abubala, Ababala The Occupation

Post Number: 4297
Registered: Mar-05
Athena AS-P4000, $125-140
 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

Post Number: 25
Registered: Jun-06
Is that a good sub? I was looking at the dayton audio sub from partsexpress.com it is a 12" 150watt amp for 149. I have never heard either of them so i have no way of comparing.
 

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Username: Edster922

Abubala, Ababala The Occupation

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If it's HT only that you're doing, I imagine the Dayton should give you more boom. The Athena should be faster and more accurate esp. with music.
 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

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Registered: Jun-06
so the dayton would be for movies and the athena for music. Which one would be the best choice for a 60% music 40% movies. I like a lot of boom but not too much that it overpowers everything else.
 

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Username: Edster922

Abubala, Ababala The Occupation

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Then stick with the Athena; if you want to be safe upgrade to the larger AS-p6000 for an extra $100.
 

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Username: Mrloren

ChulaJuna, CA

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I seconded the athena. I was going to get the 12" till the wife said ok for the HSU STF2. I checked out the Athend AS-P400 at BB and it was good better than my 12" Sony and my 10" KLH which are now bedroom subs
 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

Post Number: 30
Registered: Jun-06
How much is the AS-P400 at best buy
 

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Username: Mrloren

ChulaJuna, CA

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Registered: Nov-05
when they had it, it was $199usd
 

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Username: Serniter

Piscataway, New Jersey USA

Post Number: 35
Registered: Mar-06
In USA, you could get it from amazon.com for $150...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WRUZ2
 

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Username: Project6

Post Number: 8550
Registered: Dec-03
You could also try Audio Advisor.com, they usually put Athenas on sale.
 

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Username: Eib_nation

Ohio EIB Nation

Post Number: 20
Registered: Jul-06
My 2 cents,

Save until you can buy something decent. Dont waste your money by purchasing a cheapo $150 pile of junk. Hold off until you have scratched together, at least, $400. At least then, you can buy something respectable. Anything in the <$400 price range isnt worth owning.

Good Luck
 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

Post Number: 32
Registered: Jun-06
$400 is more then my whole system. i dont need a really expensive sub i just need something that will keep up with what i have now.
 

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Username: Matt12490

Benicia, California USA

Post Number: 1152
Registered: May-05
What is the Athena AS-P4000 tuned to?
 

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Username: Eib_nation

Ohio EIB Nation

Post Number: 27
Registered: Jul-06
You shouldnt expect much performance from a little $100 sub. Any spec they list is probably exaggerated.
 

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Username: Project6

Post Number: 8731
Registered: Dec-03
Matt, they seldom specify the port or box tuning for home subwoofers. They do that for car audio subwoofers boxes.
 

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Username: Apresler07

Canal Winchester, Ohio USA

Post Number: 35
Registered: Jun-06
Which enclosure is best for home theatre
 

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Username: Project6

Post Number: 8736
Registered: Dec-03
Alex, whatever it is that you've learned in Car Audio is different for Home Audio. Enclosures have its own set of advantages and disadvantages. You ultimately have to decide which type sound sbest for you and the room you are using it in.
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