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Recommended subwoofer list The Perfect Vision

Late last year, I posted the list of the "top 12" subwoofers as rated by "Widescreen Review" magazine. "The Perfect Vision" magazine (TAS's sister publication) has just published its list of the "top 24" subwoofers for home theater use (as distinguished from pure audio application). FWIW, here is TPV's list of recommended HT subs:

A. $800 or less:
1. Paradigm PDR-12 ($419)
2. Definitive Technology ProSub 100TL ($449)
3. Anthony Gallo Acoustics MSP-150 (Best Buy rated) ($750)
4. Polk Audio PSW-650 ($769)
5. NHT Sub Onei ($800)

B. $801 - $1500:
6. Velodyne SPL-800 ($899)
7. RBH Sound Signature 12-SE ($999-1199, dep on finish)
8. Definitive Technology SuperCube1 (Best Buy rated) ($1199)
9. Hsu Research TN1220HO ($1200, with Hsu 500 watt amp)
10. Vandersteen 2Wq ($1295)
11. Mirage BPS-400 (Best Buy rated) ($1300)
12. Snell Acoustics PS.10Mk2 ($1350)
13. B&W ASW 2500 ($1100)
14. Sunfire True Subwoofer MkII ($1495)

C. $1501 - $2200:
15. M&K MX-350 MkII THX ($1899)
16. Velodyne HGS-12 ($2199)

D. $2201 - $3000:
17. Meridian D1500 ($2295)
18. REL Stadium III (Best Buy rated) ($2295)
19. Infinity Prelude MTS Sub ($2600)

E. $3000 and up:
20. B&W ASW4000 ($3000)
21. Meridian D2500 ($3495)
22. Aerial Acoustics SW12 (Best Buy rated) ($4500-5200)
23. Audio Physic Minos ($5495)
24. Wilson Audio WATCH Dog ($10,000)
sdcampbell

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tweekerman
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I forgot to add that the Focal 11, 13 15 WX series would be my top pick in subs. And they did not make the list either!??? What is this "most popular" or best bang???
tweekerman
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My bad, i see my comments are way out of place on this thread. I think this thread belongs in the HT thread site on Audiogon. My apologies SDcampbell
tweekerman
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There are the pros and cons about using subs. I tend to lean in the non-sub sound. I like an intergrated sound which means i'll let the woofer handle the lower hz's. So in a 3 way speaker setup i'll need a good 10 inch woofer that goes to 20hz's. For a great price, i'll go with the Peerless 10 or 12. But even better would be the new Seas W26. Amazing, these are possibly the only two i would consider. And they were'nt even in the the "24" list.????
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