Deciding b/w this sub & Polk Audio PSW505 & Bic Acoustech PL-200. Using in living rm for surround & dance parties (mostly hiphop/salsa music)
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I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just music use. This is based on my personal experience. I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just... » Read More I have no experience with the PSW505 or PL-200 so I can't vouch for them. However, I can say a bit about the Sub-12HG. IN MY OPINION this sub is not very "musical". It doesn't play upper frequencies (60Hz+) very well and isn't very accurate (punchy). On the other hand, this sub is excellent for low frequency needs (down to around 25Hz-40Hz). I have found that it produces more quantiful bass rather than tight and accurate bass. Therefore, it CAN be great for movies, some rap/hip-hop -- pretty much anything needing strictly low end boom. I personally would not advise it for just music use. This is based on my personal experience. « Show Less
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The PSW505 would be the best bet for the money if you can still find one. Klipsch has some design flaws with the amps on several of their subs which leads to them blowing fuses each time you turn them on. The solution? Spend $160 plus shipping to get a replacement amp and hope it doesn't blow for a few years. Even at $200 it wouldn't be worth it if you had even one amp replacement.
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The PSW505 would be the best bet for the money if you can still find one. Klipsch has some design flaws with the amps on several of their subs which leads to them blowing fuses each time you turn them on. The solution? Spend $160 plus shipping to get a replacement amp and hope it doesn't blow for a few years. Even at $200 it wouldn't be worth it if you had even one amp replacement when you consider the other more durable amplified subs out there in that price range (ie the PSW505).
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Klipsch has bigger speakers 12" and has deeper bass resonance when placed on hard floor. It has better bass tonals than JBL dancehall speakers. My neighbors complained to my landlord when I saw Jurassic Park when it was coupled with my Bose 901's. I literally saw the water disturbance on my cup of water.
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If the Klipsch is on sale for $200 you can't go wrong. I bought two I love them so much
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I replaced a Velodyne which originally sold for $2500 years ago and the Klipsch does an great job in a large living room.I am not familiar with the other brands except Polk which I use for outside speakers.
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Yes, great sub for the money. I haven't had any troubles with running my surround speakers through the outputs.
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My room is 20x20 and this sub does a wonderful job with music. I don't use it for video or games. Just a guess but I think that if my room were 25x25 I might be looking for a bigger sub. I do totally recommend Polk Audio. Sounds great and excellent customer support when I needed it.
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Yes they have a great full spectrum sound, the bass is more than adequate for balance with the mids and highs. Of course adding a sub is never a bad idea, not only makes the mains more efficient but provide a fuller overall bottom. So much depends on your application. If you're a performer or DJ in a packed club environment, you will of course need a sub.
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Hi James, Can you provide me with a little more information on your speaker set-up objective? If you already have a set of A5+ speakers and a subwoofer you have a pretty sweet 2.1 powered system. Two A5+ speakers, a sub and two P4 Passive speakers with a N22 creating a 5.1 system would blow the doors off. Space may or not be an issue for you, but I would go with the A2+s' and if if you're seeking overall better sound either through your speakers or headphones, add a D1 DAC. The sound differential with the DAC (running through a usb) as opposed to the internal sound card is significantly better. Not sure if this helps. If you want to drop me a note relative to your overall objective (music preferences, gaming, room size, etc.) I will respond. My initial reaction in that A2+ would be more than sufficient, give you everything you need and not consume as much space. Again, think hard about adding the DAC from Audioengine.
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hi chad, i ordered a complete set of bic acoustech speakers and enjoy the towers, center channel and the pl-66 rear surround. the sound is excellent if u have the right receiver to push every speaker.
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Polk has a home series of subs that you may want to look into, this one is made for a car. It would probably sound great indoors if you could properly connect it to your system.
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The pb1000 is more of a theater sub. The selaed subs work better with music.
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No experience with Polk, Alpine is fantanstic though. Clean,Crisp good sound even at upper volume ranges.
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I have owned jbl, lava and pioneer powered subs. By far the bic12 has been the best fer the price. It has some great bass that the others did not produce. Im not sure of the PL-200. If price is comparable you wont go wrong in my opinoin with the bic12. hope this has helped.
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Boss is very great! I have one so do my brothers and none of us have ever had any problems with them. And they can handle a good amount of watts. I have two 2100 max subs and they sound great. And boss is pretty cheap.
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whatever you like really. the speakers are really flat which is really good for mixing but if you like big boom a sub wont hurt. just have to learn your setup so your mixes dont come out bass heavy or lacking in bass
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Both look very similar. I have not heard the PL-200 so I cannot speak to it, however, spec-wise seems like it would be sound close to the same as the PSW505. One feature on the PSW505 that I really like it the auto-shutoff and startup. I (more my wife) don't have to worry about turning the sub off and on when I turn on the receiever. I have my PSW505 in a normal sized living room and it sounds great and if I were to buy again, I would buy the same. Hopefully that helps.
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Yea, Probably overkill. But, If you are a bass craver like me.......GO FOR IT! I also have a 15" Paradigm sub hooked up to my system. I can rock the house!
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We have a pair for a room approximately 2k sf and at mid level it creates a nice ambient background sound. Not gonna sound like a club but I'd recommend for a nice get together
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I would go with the Polk. I have these and they do not disappoint. I would buy them again.
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Comparing the 2 setups? The Acoustimass sounds better Imo... I actually set up the Acoustimass 3 and added these 161's to the rear channel of the amp. Sounds great