I used to have a Mirage 12" subwoofer, but it broke a few years ago. I finally just got around to getting a replacement subwoofer. I did not want to spend a lot of money, but wanted the best sound I could get for cheap (under $150 USD). I do not play music really loud, and like classical/instrumental/light jazz. Of course, this is for a home theater too. I tried to get a Sony SA-WM40 (due to all the wonderfull reviews I read), but they are gone now and very hard to find. The Sony SA-WM500, its replacement, might have worked, but I have tight space restrictions, and that subwoofer would not have fit. So, I went to Best Buy and got a Sony SA-WM200 for $99, but it sounded very boomy and muddy, and it just thumped. I thought that maybe a low-end subwoofer is just going to sound like that and almost kept it, but decided to up my budget a bit and try the Yamaha YST-SW315. Twice the price, but worth a try. Wow, what a difference! This subwoofer is not boomy/muddy at all, and the notes are very tight. It is very musical compared to the Sony, and I think even sounds better than my pricy Mirage did. I highly recommend this subwoofer for anyone on a budget. You can buy one cheaper, but it will not be worth it. You get what you pay for (and you dont need a bank loan).

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Mirage 12" powered subwoofer (circa 1995) Sony SA-WM200

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I have tested out my copy of Mask Of Zorro and Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers. I love the music in both movies, and especially when Banderas and Zeta Jones dance, its so much fun, the YST-SW315 added new life to this scene where I felt and heard rich stong bass, but never went for the volume or cringed at any sign of boominess. The Two Toweres was amazing, especially when Grima Wormtongue sees Sauroman's army of Ur-Khai it just brought this chill to my body. The theatrical edition left me thirsting even more for the Extended cut with DTS:ES.

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Yamah YST-SW305 and JBL PB12