Price search for powered subwoofers?
04-16-03, 03:47 PM
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Price search for powered subwoofers?
Is there some website that I can search for price comparisons on powered subwoofers? More specifically, I am looking for the best deal on the JBL PB10 subwoofer. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Try www.pricescan.com .
BTW, I'm not a big fan of JBL subs. I prefer the Sony WM-40 and some of the AudioSource subs in your price range.
BTW, I'm not a big fan of JBL subs. I prefer the Sony WM-40 and some of the AudioSource subs in your price range.
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Skar,
Why is your preference with Sony on the powered subs? What type of price range should I consider? Any particular type of sub I should look into? Here are my meager system specs:
Panasonic PT53WX42 - 53" 16:9 TV
Panasonic RP62S - Progressive Scan w/Faroudja chip
Denon AVR-1403 - Receiver
Klipsch Quintet Microsystem - Satellite speakers w/wall brackets
(For now)...my little Aiwa subwoofer that came with my first HTIB setup that "supposedly" is 100W.
EDIT: For the component type label that I sometimes need since I am a newbie, and I thought someone else might like to know what all the numbers mean.
EDIT Part Deux: Spelling.
Why is your preference with Sony on the powered subs? What type of price range should I consider? Any particular type of sub I should look into? Here are my meager system specs:
Panasonic PT53WX42 - 53" 16:9 TV
Panasonic RP62S - Progressive Scan w/Faroudja chip
Denon AVR-1403 - Receiver
Klipsch Quintet Microsystem - Satellite speakers w/wall brackets
(For now)...my little Aiwa subwoofer that came with my first HTIB setup that "supposedly" is 100W.
EDIT: For the component type label that I sometimes need since I am a newbie, and I thought someone else might like to know what all the numbers mean.
EDIT Part Deux: Spelling.
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What's your budget?
You can get JBL PB10 for $165 + $30 S/H @ Etronics. Sony SA-WM40 goes for $135 + 35 S/H also at Etronics. But before you laid down your money, I'd suggest you check out what people say about the A/V component.
Here are the JBL PB10 review page and the Sony SA-WM40 review page.
You can get JBL PB10 for $165 + $30 S/H @ Etronics. Sony SA-WM40 goes for $135 + 35 S/H also at Etronics. But before you laid down your money, I'd suggest you check out what people say about the A/V component.
Here are the JBL PB10 review page and the Sony SA-WM40 review page.
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Thanks for your help, but I can't really tell what they are saying. Is there a website for subwoofer or AV Home Theater newbies? Sorry to sound like an imbicile.
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Thanks for the links. I have been doing some research, and I think I have some more insightful questions.
Is it better to have an on/off switch on all subs or just the JBL sub? On my current crappy sub, it has the auto on/off switch, and I hate when it comes on automatically based on the signal it is given...it sounds too abrupt. Is this just because of the cheap nature of the sub?
I am leaning more toward a crisp and strong bass sound, but that might be out of my pricerange of approximately $350.
Again, thanks for all the help.
Is it better to have an on/off switch on all subs or just the JBL sub? On my current crappy sub, it has the auto on/off switch, and I hate when it comes on automatically based on the signal it is given...it sounds too abrupt. Is this just because of the cheap nature of the sub?
I am leaning more toward a crisp and strong bass sound, but that might be out of my pricerange of approximately $350.
Again, thanks for all the help.
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gabeon,
folks have a tendency to recommend what they own, a lot of times because they have "been there, done that". I auditioned several and can't comment on the JBL in particular, but can say in that price range you should be able to pick up a 10 possibly 12" Velodyne that you will find VERY impressive, especially for the price. I have mine set to "Auto" and have never had a problem with the abrubtness mentioned, and haven't had a problem with it shutting off during a movie. I compared it to a couple of models that were much more expensive, and had more impressive specs but just didn't have the sound I liked as much as my velo!
folks have a tendency to recommend what they own, a lot of times because they have "been there, done that". I auditioned several and can't comment on the JBL in particular, but can say in that price range you should be able to pick up a 10 possibly 12" Velodyne that you will find VERY impressive, especially for the price. I have mine set to "Auto" and have never had a problem with the abrubtness mentioned, and haven't had a problem with it shutting off during a movie. I compared it to a couple of models that were much more expensive, and had more impressive specs but just didn't have the sound I liked as much as my velo!
