ron02ald

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I absolutely stumbled across two of these subwoofer back in 1999 and I bought both of them brand new for less than $200 bucks , because this audio repair shop had ordered them for a customer who change their mind because they was skepticle about the brand name. The shop was going out of business and the owner assured me that I would love these. Well ---he was right!!! I will never part with these, even if they fail, I'll get them fixed. Excellent performance! For those of you who own one of these ---just imagine what two of these sound like?? I have them setup where as one plays during movie play back , and the other play when a music CD is played.. Awsome!!!!!

Price Paid:  $75.00 from ubid

Summary:
Hi, Im 18 and this is my first review. I know I'm young, here goes. I've been into stereo for the past 4 years. I've been to countless stores just to listen to different speakers and I love finding a bargain. I got this on ubid for 75 bucks including shipping it was a steal. 100 watts rms a ten inch woofer, it gets the lows pretty well and it was well worth every penny spent. the sub is really heavy and it has a nice black wood finish. I think its partical board though. The paper woofer was treated and has a poly dust cap so it wont distort. This sub goes lower then my friends dad's missions, i dont know why, but i dont ask questions. Right now i have a pair of AR performance bookshelfs and this sub. I can see myself keepin the stereo for the rest of my life and being happy. thanks for reading. I hope this helped.

Strengths:
At first i was skeptical about the paper woofer and the foam surrounds, but when i took a good look at the woofer, it is super rigid and it'll last, and about the foam surrounds(which would normal bother me, except the surrounds are pretty thick, density-wise, so they will last). As long as i treat it well it'll last a good 10 years, until i buy a replacement surround, or i buy a nicer sub. decent frequency response, not too boomy, 100 watts rms, looks nice feels nice, to sum it up, its just a great sub for those of us on somewhat of a budget. oh ya it matches my ar's

Weaknesses:
Foam surrounds, Speaker inputs. 5 way binding would be nice. or deeper spring connections. i had gold pin wire before. and it doesn't fit well in the connection. Auto on and off is a bit sluggish. there's no cover on the woofer, I prey nothing pokes the foam surrounds.

Similar Products Used:
aiwa 50 watt sub.. yeah this is a step up. sony 50 watt sub. this sounds much better then both. and was cheaper.

Price Paid:  $150.00 from 800.com

Summary:
My system is as follows:

A/V Rec:Onkyo TXDS595
DVD: Onkyo DVS555
Fronts: JBL S26
Rears: JBL N24
Center: JBL NCENTER
Sub: AudioSource SW10

This cost me just over $1,200 with shipping, cables, speaker wire. I bought the sub at 800.com with FREE shipping - most of the other stuff came from bestpriceaudiovideo.com. Television is a 32" Sony Wega.

I was really worried about the sub for my first home theater. I didn't need/want overkill especially in the THUMP department. I love the harder stuff as much as the next guy - but can't stand a sub that has no control and thumps-thumps-thumps out of it's mind. THIS is not that sub for either music or movies and I couldn't be more happy. Don't get me wrong. In Episode I it will rattle your bones when the ships fly by and that's exactly what I was looking for.

Pay more if you want - but for $150.........please! I am ecstatic about this sub!

Strengths:
Power, not thumpy (in a good way), great with movies and music

Weaknesses:
For $150 absolutely NONE!

Price Paid:  $169.00 from Amazon

Summary:
Rarely do I buy something without trying it out first but the reviews of this unit were so high that I gave it a try. As a casual listener/enthusiast, This little number helped convert an already good sounding Polk audio 5 speaker set-up into a more well rounded home theater. Of course movies like Gladiator and The Matrix are pumped up to a level that is almost silly for home viewing, but what I am pleasantly surprised with is the improved range on music. While I was reluctant to break up an otherwise all-polk system, I'm glad I went with this sub. It sounds very good and is priced reasonably. If you are somewhat budget conscious as I am but want high end performance, try this one.

Strengths:
Nice, clean appearance. Matches well with what I already have both cosmetically and audibly.

Weaknesses:
Name brand doesn't wow anybody, but I kinda like a "sleeper" anyway. Durability remains to be seen.

Similar Products Used:
Polk audio. Velodyne.

Price Paid:  $169.00 from Amazon.com

Summary:
This subwoofer is an excellent value. They sound great when paired with my Rogers LS 3/5a's satellite speakers and would expect them to sound great with other satellite speakers because this subwoofer reproduces well in the its upper frequency range as well as the very low frequencies. The volume of the subwoofer was a good match for the Rogers, which don't play extremely loud (unlike the JBL PSW 112, which I had to turn the volume way down in the JBL sub). One feature of the Audiosource SW Ten which I wanted but does not work well was the RCA line out jacks. If you connect the subwoofer via the line input and outputs as recommended the manufacturer, the sound from the main speakers will be noticeably degraded compared to splitting the pre-amp signal and then connecting the pre-amp to amp and subwoofer. One other minor inconvenience was that the spiked feet mar hardwood floors. I had use rubber furniture leg protectors under the subwoofer. Overall however the subwoofer was excellent and I would recommend it over the JBL PSW 112 because the Audiosource SW Ten matches my Rogers LS 3/5a speakers in volume and frequency response (the subwoofer picks up where the Rogers leave off).

Strengths:
Very good value.

Weaknesses:
Poor sound from the line output jacks

Similar Products Used:
JBL PSW 112