Sub advice please

[ROGER B]

im thinking of changing my Sub but will i notice much difference

i currenty have a JVC -SPPW880 (pics on my site here)

frequecy range from 30hz - 120hz
power output 60w

any ideas what to look for, dont want to spend a fortune but still want something to complement the rest of my equipment

cheers

ROGER B

[Jase]

How about one of the Velodynes in the Power Buys Forum, something like the CHT10??

[ROGER B]

Do you know if i will notice much of a difference in sound quality?

[Ian J]

The frequency range that you have quoted is meaningless unless the + or - Db is also quoted. This is a favourite trick of manufacturers.

The power output is also fairly meaningless as the REL Q Bass is an excellent sub with 40 watts on board whilst many subs with 200 watts plus are not very good. It's a matter of design and quality of components.

I haven't heard your sub but with respect, JVC are not reknowned for sub manufacturing and I presume that it is similar to those made by the other major Japanese electronics manufacturers.

A good sub will add deep bass without booming or sounding flabby and as Jase suggests the Velodyne is probably the best sound per pound at the moment.

[Jase]

Originally posted by ROGER B
Do you know if i will notice much of a difference in sound quality?

I think you´ll be pleasantly surprised, going by the feedback of the owners of the Velodynes. Uncle Eric would´nt be including them in a Power Buy if they did´nt perform well.

[ROGER B]

looking at my specs this is what i have

25cm cone
max SPL 105db/W.m
range 30Hz-120Hz

dont know if that helps

[Jase]

ROGER B

What you need to ascertain specs is something like this, Frequency Response 25-150hz +/- 3db, (it´s the db figure that makes all the difference) some manufacturers quote the frequency as +/- 6db, 10db etc the higher the figure the worse the actual performance.

A figure of 30hz at +/- 10db is more like 40/50hz. They use these to give the appearance the speakers perform better than they actually do.

[ROGER B]

anyone know what the tannoy Mx sub is like?

http://www.tannoy.com/product.cfm?D=1&ID=155

[John DB]

Low frequency response: -6dB @ 35Hz, in room typical response

err... jism?


Sorry that wasn't very constructive, whats your budget Roger?

[ROGER B]

what about this one ?

yamaha

[MuFu]

Nice clean site, dude.

What is your budget and are you concerned about the size at all? If you want one hell of a sub for the money, pick up a second hand REL Q100E. I can't really fault mine; I bought it for £240 through these forums a few days ago (cheers mack!).

Once set up properly it sounds absolutely glorious in virtually any circumstance. Highly recommended.

MuFu.

[ROGER B]

i would have taken that too.

looking to spend about £250, but im in no rushso waiting for a 2nd hand one my be my best bet.

just wish i could here one of the rels on my system before i decide to go for it.

[MuFu]

Looks like there's two on www.loot.com right now, mate.

MuFu.

[ROGER B]

very tempting, just hope one of them is there when i get back from Holiday.

thanks for the heads up mate

[MuFu]

No probs.