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List of good subwoofers under 600
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If you can get Monoprice stuff in your country/area, this https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24456 is a good sub.
Best performers under 600 EUR would include HSU Research and Monoprice subs, but I think both aren't available in EU??
Next best performer SVS PB-1000, which is about to be discontinued, so you can grab it on sale.
SVS PB-1000 Pro will replace it. It's US$600 =>500 EUR (but not sure if there's extra importation fees and whatnot)
On that note, what's a good SVS reseller/dealer in Europe that I can take a look at? I'm interested to see what the difference btw US and EUR prices are.
Anyway, you can see all subs with this handy spreadsheet that I've created in the “subwoofer comparison” post.
Next best performer SVS PB-1000, which is about to be discontinued, so you can grab it on sale.
SVS PB-1000 Pro will replace it. It's US$600 =>500 EUR (but not sure if there's extra importation fees and whatnot)
On that note, what's a good SVS reseller/dealer in Europe that I can take a look at? I'm interested to see what the difference btw US and EUR prices are.
Anyway, you can see all subs with this handy spreadsheet that I've created in the “subwoofer comparison” post.
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SVS SB-1000 Pro can be had for 709 EUR over here. The non-pro version for 600. So pretty much 1:1 exchange rate.
The excel sheet is awesome! Thanks.
How would you describe the difference between ported/sealed subs from a listening perspective (apart from a slightly lower end on the ported subs)?
The excel sheet is awesome! Thanks.
How would you describe the difference between ported/sealed subs from a listening perspective (apart from a slightly lower end on the ported subs)?
I say, if your space allows for it, get the ported version, since you essentially have better output/$ than sealed.
Otherwise, if space is an issue, sealed is my 2nd recommendation.
Both types (sealed and ported) work well.
The execution is more important than whether the design is vented or sealed, meaning choose well known brands.
Equalizing the subs to get rid of peaks has a far larger effect on the perceived tightness than the difference between the two types.
Otherwise, if space is an issue, sealed is my 2nd recommendation.
Both types (sealed and ported) work well.
The execution is more important than whether the design is vented or sealed, meaning choose well known brands.
Equalizing the subs to get rid of peaks has a far larger effect on the perceived tightness than the difference between the two types.
This is just old school folklore that holds no relevance in todays sub market. A well made ported sub is equally at home for movies or musical content.
The ported sub will be just as tight, fast and controlled as a sealed sub. Ported subs can offer some advantages. Higher spl on lower power is a huge advantage. I own both ported and sealed and with todays sub technology, I don't really see ever buying sealed again. My listening habits are 90% music and only 10% movies. Ported still wins for either content. I sometimes think those spreading the nonsense about sealed being better for music, have just not heard or properly setup a ported sub.
The ported sub will be just as tight, fast and controlled as a sealed sub. Ported subs can offer some advantages. Higher spl on lower power is a huge advantage. I own both ported and sealed and with todays sub technology, I don't really see ever buying sealed again. My listening habits are 90% music and only 10% movies. Ported still wins for either content. I sometimes think those spreading the nonsense about sealed being better for music, have just not heard or properly setup a ported sub.
Here's a good post to describe the difference between sealed vs ported:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ed-vs-ported-vs-other-types.14854/post-463267
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ed-vs-ported-vs-other-types.14854/post-463267
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