So when you know how far off the floor the subwoofer should be, add that number to 49”, and in- stall the brackets at that height. For example, if you want the subwoofer to be about a foot off the floor, install the bottom of the brackets about 61” (49” + 12”) off the floor.

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 23:51 GMT I currently own a NAD 742 receiver and using Polk Lsi9 as front speakers and planning to add the LsiC as center channel soon. I need some advices for the subwoofer. I usually listen to music, esp. Classical, and so I need the sub for movie mainly. My budget is tight (. Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 08:05 GMT TWN: The LSis are a really nice speaker, but unfortunately, subs are not a strength of Polk Audio.

I would suggest a few that will work very well with your speakers and are within your budget (in no particular order): 1. Velodyne CHT 8--MSRP is $299.

8' sub from the king of subs; 2. PSB SubZero-i--MSRP is $329, but can be had from DMC Electronics for $219.

8' sub, very accurate and will not get 'boomy' on you. JBL PB-10--MSRP of $299, but readily found cheaper. 10' downward firing sub. Keygen wic resetter l100. Athena ASP-300--MSRP of $299, but can be had for less. Also an 8' sub Each of these are a very high quality sub.

Velodyne is probably the best sub, but you will pay full price for it, most likely. PSB is easily the best value and very close to the velodyne in terms of quality. JBL is the best if you want a larger sub to get more 'weight' to the sound and the Athena is also a good value sub. I hope this helps. Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 17:29 GMT Hi Hawk Would you recommend JBL PB-8 - the smaller version of JBL PB-10?

Like TWN, I am looking for a sub but would prefer to keep costs around to $200. I was looking at Wharfedale Topaz - 8, Acoustic Research PR1010 and Velodyne VX10.

I did audition the VX10 but I was comparing it with Velodyne CHT10 and CHT12 and Def Tech sub which probably biased my opinion against the VX10, which appeared too muffled. Also, does it make a difference if a Sub is down firing or front firing (Specially if you are on a 2nd Floor Apt)? Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 22:16 GMT Big difference between the VX10 and the CHT10. I am not surprised you found the VX to sound muffled by comparison. To answer your question, I really like the PSB at that price point.

It is a very clean sub and has very little box coloration or chuffing (usually the bain of low priced subs). If you can get it at $219, as offered by DMC, it is a great buy. However, JBL has always done a good job on subs. I haven't heard the PB-8, but it is probably a good unit. You will have to audition it yourself to know.

I would also look around for a deal on an Athena ASP300, which has a MSRP of $299, but can be had for around $210-220. As for the direction that the sub fires, it really makes a difference only if you have deep pile carpet.

If you do, then the sub's output on a downward firing sub can become muffled sounding (I once had this problem, but solved it with plastic carpet feet which raised the sub by 1'). Otherwise, it doesn't really make a difference. You are going to piss off your downstairs neighbor either way.

Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 19:48 GMT There is no need to match a sub as this usually only applies to the mains and center but it's funny in this case because the PolkAudio PSW404 is better than any of the subs mentioned. Believe it or not but the PSW404 and PSW505 are real low priced performers.

BTW no I don't own these subs and only suggesting them because I purchased them. My subs are all SVS and Paradigm but that doesn't mean I don't listen to the cheaper products. The PSW404 and PSW505 are some of the best low priced subs I have ever heard not counting DIY and I would stake my Anonymous reputation on it. Posted on Friday, October 03, 2003 - 16:45 GMTTWN, Following this up, I have made an interesting (to me) discovery: I strongly suspect the Gale 3080W and the Mordaunt Short 907W are the same subwoofer with different badges. The Mordaunt Short 907W looks attractive at just over $200. Have you considered that? I have got the manual from I see the dimensions and weight are the same as the Gale 3080W.