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Subwoofer for Beginner

I thought I'd experiment with a subwoofer with my Audience ClairAudient 2+2s. My room is an odd shape and bass is getting sucked out around a room divider that holds our TV. Can someone recommend a low cost small footprint (our place is small) subwoofer that would give me a taste of what a subwoofer can do? I want to see how it can work before I drop a bunch of money.
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yogiboy
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How much do you want to spend? Check out the SVS-SB-1000 at $499 free shipping and 45 day return policy. My friend has one and it is excellent and it has a real small footprint. Go for it !
mt10425
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Also Dayton at Parts Express.
soix
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Agree with Yogiboy. But if you can spend an extra $150 the SB-12NSD might be a worthwhile upgrade looking longer term. The bigger question is how you plan to integrate the sub with your monitors since that will be key. I think the Velodyne (former SVS) integration unit might be very well worth a look for more seamless integration. If need be I'd buy the cheaper sub with the integration unit, but that's just me. Best of luck.
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dweller
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I bought a Sony SA-W3000 at Fry's for about $100 (open box).
It's not Audiophile quality but has a powered 12-inch
woofer and will give you more than a taste of what
Bass reinforcement will do for your sound.
I use it for Home Theater.
I use a B&W ASW650 in my "Big Rig" and it works fine.
The trick with subwoofers is to use volume sparingly.

Finally, I've asked Santa to bring me a pair of
Velodyne DD-12 + in black piano finish.
Yep, that'll do it...
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