JSPEC

I have about 200 dollars to spend on a sub. Iam seriously considering the sony SA-WM40. does anyone else has any other suggestions?

dgc

At $200 you can't go wrong with the Sony. One of the best bargins in audio. It's a bit boomy but just add polyfill to tighten it up.

If you can spend a bit more (about $270), check out the JBL PB12. I compared/listened to both and liked the JBL better. IMO the JBL does better with both movies and music. It's also looks to have better build quality and uses binding posts as opposed to the standard wire clips used by the sony SAWM40.

Check out other opinions/reviews here:

http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_124897_2741crx.aspx

Rainman15

I have no other suggestions in that price range but I have that Sony sub and I don't think you can do better for your money in that price range. I use my system primarily for home theatre in a room that's not overly large but I'm very pleased with the performance.

palebluedot

For reference here is a big discussion we had about a year ago this time regarding the Sony sub.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...ght=%2AWM40%2A

dmvsvk

For $200 you can't go wrong with the Sony. It is probably the best bargain in home audio right now.

Sonicflood

I have this sub and it's GREAT!!! It is an amazing bargain for the $200 price tag!!

I highly recommend it!!!

GMLSKIS

The same here.

Huckleberry

I have had this sub for about a year and love it. Got it from Sears after a nice price matching and some delays for slow shipment.

BT

Ditto all the above sentiment as I am also a completely satisfied owner of the SA-WM40 Sony subwoofer.




-BT

jumbojp

Does Sears still sell the Sony sub?

I don't really need another sub, I already have two, but I have $150 in gift card money at Sears and with all the buzz the past year I want to check out the sub, maybe I will be pleasently surprized at the sound!

Where is a good place to price match it at?

Thanks

Sonicflood

Sears still sells the Sony Sub. It's $199.99 Click Here

Lowest price I could find on-line is $172.77 from Love4Digital. Click Here

jumbojp

Thanks

Does it have to be in stock at a etailer for Sears to PM?

I found it at Etronics.com for $140

Also, weren't there some mods to make the sub sound better. Polyfill and other mods?

Thanks

photo_guy

I did the pricematch method with Sears on the Sony sub about a year ago. I'm not sure if they still do it with Inet retailers but you can try. It can be variable from store to store. They also usually tack on shipping charges to the price before they match.

I used inetshopping.com when I pricematched. They still have it listed at $129 but it is out of stock. http://www.inetshopping.com/audios/speakers.html

Huckleberry

Its really going to depend on the Sears as to how they go about price matching. I brought in a print out from inet that didn't include the shipping costs. The saleswoman did nothing to confirm whether the sub was in-stock or if inet was even a real web site. I'm sure this is not standard procedure considering how easy it would be to create a web site listing a very good price. When you go in for your price match have print outs for the price with and without shipping. If your lucky you'll be able to save some extra money.

JSPEC

Thanks everybody for all the input. I was able to get the price down to $158.00. Didnt even need the price match i just barganed with hte salesmen and was able to get it for that..Sounds Great , now I just have to find out were to get some poly fill and those spikes to keep it off the floor? Does that poly fill stuff really help?

criptik28

Why do you need to buy spikes? Mine sits on the carpet quite nicely and doesn't move at all.

palebluedot

You don't need spikes if it is on carpet...they have no use on carpet. The poly fill does help but just play around with the amout until you get the sound you like. You can get the poly fill at any crafts store. I also suggest you get some sounds files of frequency spectrum bites like 30Hz, 25Hz, etc. Just go on Morpheus or something and search for "bass". Or use Video Essentials.

JSPEC

I went to michaels craft store today and found the poly fill. But I was unsure as wether it was the correct type of poly fill. Also is there any sites I should check for the stuff. Also wondering how much you put in? Sorry still a newb.

kefrank

Really? I was under the impression that the spikes were specifically for carpet. In fact, at places like StudioTech, they refer to them as "carpet spikes".

DVD_O_Rama

They are for carpet. I would hate to see the effect of spikes on a nice hardwood floor. Ouch.