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Isn't the EP500 a bit smaller than the PB13U?
A few years ago, several of us got together at myrison's home and listened to an EP600 and PB13U side-by-side. We all heard the differences, and Jason ended up keeping the EP600. I remember reading that thread... Gee, that wasn't THAT long ago was it? I say 1 year tops.
-David
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Heh, I'm just yanking your chain, Rick. You recommend the good stuff you own; so do I.
Having not compared the 500, 350, VTF-2, or just about any other sub back to back in the same room, I got nothing to say here. I likes my 350, but I suspect I would likes an eD or a Hsu or an SVS, too.
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If you really want the biggest bang for the buck, buy yourself one of these beauties, build a small box - say 10 cu.ft. - hook up 2,000 watts of power and strap yourself into your couch.
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Are there already good, detailed step-by-step instructions on how to build subs using these drivers? Micah, are you going to build one? Could be fun.
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Yep. There are lots of guides and designs out there, from the simple to the very complex.
Really, there is more to choosing a sub than the best performance for the $. Things like size, how well the sub matches the rest of the system ...
There are lots of ways to get to good bass.
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You will not be disappointed by the 500. It can rattle a room to pieces with it's power but can be wonderfully subtle for music. I can't imagine needing more power or more accuracy than it provides. +1 for Murph's post. Plus - if the sub is going to be visible and you want the finish to match.....
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While the ep500 is a very good sub, I still want an ep800.
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While the ep500 is a very good sub, I still want an ep800.
Alas, Does not pass the WAF.
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I forget, you probably mentioned it, but if you have kids, specifically ones "young enough to accidentally" or "old enough to on purpose" crank the volume knob, then DSP might be a worthy protection on your investment.
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Murph, that's a great call! That is one hazard I have not considered and my sub positioning makes it really easy for my almost 3 year old to do that. Do you think duct tape will work on the volume knob too?  Great - I go from masking tape repair to duct tape prevention! There's a message in there somewhere...
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