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    Subwoofer suggestions?

    Recently I picked up a pair of L212 satellites and need some suggestions for a compatible subwoofer.

    With so many choices out there it boggles the mind...I mean,
    Performance Series, Northridge Series, Harmon home theater...
    I have some 145's sittin' around that might do...I just don't know

    Powered or passive? I'm open for anything.

    I'd love to have an original glass top beauty, but the chances
    of finding one are slim besides with todays technology,
    there might be something better.

    By the way, the seller had the mid-woofs refoamed and was
    disappointed with the sound so when I got them home I opened
    them up (also to log some serial #'s for HofmannHP) and
    discovered they were out of phase.....

    That 8 in. 112 is something to behold....here it is next to an LE8T

    I'd appreciate any ideas.
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    Music, HT, both? Brand loyalty? Price range? New/old? Finished/DIY? room size?
    space available/desired? single/dual/quad? case of SUB1500's sitting around

    How LOW... do you wanna GO? -grumpy

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    Here is a couple PSW-D112's that l@@k to be in great condition in Cali. Might be very close to you??? This is a smoken price.........

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ubw&1181801022

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    Quote Originally Posted by grumpy View Post
    Music, HT, both? Brand loyalty? Price range? New/old? Finished/DIY? room size?
    space available/desired? single/dual/quad? case of SUB1500's sitting around

    How LOW... do you wanna GO? -grumpy
    grumpy

    I'm not real picky but something that would compliment the sats.
    They are very neutral but also can gobble some watts.

    The SUB1500 has had a lot of mention around here so I'll start
    there with a search.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57BELAIRE View Post
    grumpy

    I'm not real picky but something that would compliment the sats.
    They are very neutral but also can gobble some watts.

    The SUB1500 has had a lot of mention around here so I'll start
    there with a search.

    If that is the Array 1500 you are looking at? I remember stating the retail on that piece is 4k??? Don't quote me on that. The ones I mentioned above will will great wit any sat system, and they look all original. Woofers look stock. Zilch told me the woofer for the PSW-D115 is still ava. from JBL at a cost over $400.00. So those PSW-D112's are a killer deal.........$$$

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    Quote Originally Posted by sourceoneaudio View Post
    Here is a couple PSW-D112's that l@@k to be in great condition in Cali. Might be very close to you??? This is a smoken price.........

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ubw&1181801022

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    Thanks S1A,

    I did a search on Audio Review.com and came away with these
    impressions: Great rumble but amp problems...blown fuses,no sound, etc.

    I like the idea of a powered sub but maybe not this one...:dont-know
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57BELAIRE View Post
    Thanks S1A,

    I did a search on Audio Review.com and came away with these
    impressions: Great rumble but amp problems...blown fuses,no sound, etc.

    I like the idea of a powered sub but maybe not this one..
    :dont-know.
    No problemo: Let me see what else I can find???????? If I run across something else that might cause excitement I'll post it for you.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-ASW600-Activ...QQcmdZViewItem
    http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-ASW650-Sorre...QQcmdZViewItem

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    I'd shoot for two, if you have the place for 'em.

    Some light reading, if you haven't already:

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...highlight=L212

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...highlight=L212

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...06&postcount=9

    Might want to seek MJC's input/current thoughts as well.

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    Two of these will rock your world in the right enclosure also. This is the direction I went. They are ava. in a 10" 12" and a 15" Check out my thread.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-JBL-W12GTi-M...QQcmdZViewItem

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    http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...ad.php?t=15201
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    Quote Originally Posted by sourceoneaudio View Post
    No problemo: Let me see what else I can find???????? If I run across something else that might cause excitement I'll post it for you.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-ASW600-Activ...QQcmdZViewItem
    http://cgi.ebay.com/B-W-ASW650-Sorre...QQcmdZViewItem

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    Thanks.....I think I'm headed for a powered sub.

    Years ago I had a three-way electrostatic system with an 18 in.
    Cerwin Vega sub. It was only 100 watts but could shake the foundation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57BELAIRE View Post
    Thanks.....I think I'm headed for a powered sub.

    Years ago I had a three-way electrostatic system with an 18 in.
    Cerwin Vega sub. It was only 100 watts but could shake the foundation.
    You are welcome. The second choice looks like a nice piece of gear. B&W makes some very nice, and great sounding gear. My other choice for powered subs are either Velodyne, or Klipsch. The Klipsch RSW line is AWESOME. I use them quite a bit and they get the job done in a big way. Good luck with your search.

    RSW-10
    RSW-12
    RSW-15


    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-unopened-Kli...QQcmdZViewItem

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    Quote Originally Posted by grumpy View Post
    I'd shoot for two, if you have the place for 'em.

    Some light reading, if you haven't already:

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...highlight=L212

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...highlight=L212

    http://audioheritage.csdco.com/vbull...06&postcount=9

    Might want to seek MJC's input/current thoughts as well.


    -grumpy
    Thanks grumpy....especially the last one that has Giskard
    mentioning the Citation 7.4 (LE14H-1).

    I've got a couple of those.....they've been under my nose
    the whole time
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57BELAIRE View Post
    Thanks S1A,

    I did a search on Audio Review.com and came away with these
    impressions: Great rumble but amp problems...blown fuses,no sound, etc.

    I like the idea of a powered sub but maybe not this one...:dont-know
    I can vouch for those sort of problems with the D112. Seen several with amps blown beyond repair...

    LE14-1s should make quite good subwoofers... that sounds like the best idea I've seen in this thread so far...

    Regards,
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    Quote Originally Posted by GordonW View Post
    I can vouch for those sort of problems with the D112. Seen several with amps blown beyond repair...

    LE14-1s should make quite good subwoofers... that sounds like the best idea I've seen in this thread so far...

    Regards,
    Gordon.
    Thanks....I'm wondering what a good crossover frequency
    would be.
    I think the original was around 70Hz....that really allows the 112.to bloom and operate as a true 4-way system.

    I've got a couple of 3110's but they only go down to 800.

    Lets see what happens...
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57BELAIRE View Post
    Thanks....I'm wondering what a good crossover frequency
    would be.
    I think the original was around 70Hz....that really allows the 112.to bloom and operate as a true 4-way system.

    I've got a couple of 3110's but they only go down to 800.

    Lets see what happens...

    You'll blow them up!!!!!!!!! If you are thinking of using them at all in a HT application they will not handle the LFE information, that is depending on the volume you like to listen at, and the power input used. ??? In a three channel application you should be OK? Also depends again on if you like it loud. Low to medium volume's you should be safe.

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