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Price Paid:
$249.00
from Sound Distributotrs Summary:
I have had my home theater system for several years, but never had a subwoofer for it. After moving into a big new house, I decided it was time to take the plunge. I looked at, listened to, and checked reviews and prices for an untold number of subwoofers before deciding on the Acoustech H-100. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, mainly because every sub that I listened to just seemed to to nothing but "rumble" all the time, which after a while is just annoying more than anything. I looked at everything from low-end Sony and JBL to high end Klipsch and Defintive, all with the same result...they just seemed to "rumble" and not really add anything to the movie or musical track itself.
Then I came across the H-100. It was the right price, had the right specs, and had some reviews (alhtough very limited) that seemed like it would be a good choice without having to go into debt over it. I checked the Acousetech web site, which list about six or eight authorized vendors. The probelm was, even though they each had their own web site, they all seemed to have the same addresses and phone numbers. Hmmm...fishy. But the for the price, I decided to give it a try. I called Sound Distributors to make sure they were in stock, and the phone was immediately answered by Eric. He verified that they were in stock, that they were brand new equipment, and that they were backed by the full factory warranty. I placed the order online, and within an hour had a confirmation e-mail from the sales site. The next morning, I received another confirmation e-mail from Eric, verifying the order again, and providing the UPS tracking number and the estimated delivery date. Five business days later, the subwoofer arrived, right on time and just as promised. The box had the usual UPS dings on it, but the speaker was in perfect condition.
I hooked it up to my home theater system and WOW! I was truly impressed. The subwoofer is extremely musical. It makes CD's sound so much richer and fuller, without being overpowering and just "thumping" all the time. My system (Denon receiver and Klipsch Synergy bookshelf front and surrounds, and Klipsch Reference center speaker) has never been the best for playing music. But this subwoofer improved the sound at least 100%. Even movie soundtracks sound infinitely better with the subtle bass the subwoofer provides.
Movies now sound terrific as well. The subwoofer blends beautifully with my existing speakers, and doesn't just start "rumbling" and "grumbling" anytime there is a bass track. Like I said, the best way to describe it is "subtle". You hear and feel the greater depth of the sounds and action, without it being overwhelming or annoying...the whole system and all of the sounds blend together wonderfully. Everything from Sky Captian, to Star Wars Episode III, to movies through the cable box sound great. Don't get me wrong, this thing will rattle the windows if you want it to (mine were rattling before I adjusted the sub's volume level), but I prefer a more toned down sound from the sub.
Sure you can spend two times, five times, even ten times as much for a subwoofer, but for the money, I can't imagine finding a better deal. Strengths:
Size: 12" woofer with 150 watt amp (peak 500 watt); musical ability of the sub; PRICE!!! Best deal for the money that I have found anywhere...period. Weaknesses:
Big...this thing is huge. But hey, I bought it for its sound, not its looks. Similar Products Used:
Listened to and researched just about everything under the sun.
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