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I would consider the HSU ULS-15, which is right at your budget limit. It digs down quite low linearly (around 15 Hz) and there have been positive reviews. I bet for movies it has a thump-you-in-the-chest impact that (if the movie scene calls for it) some of the others may not because of the difference in driver size and amp in the ULS15.

The specs of the Epik Empire seem to be quite similar though, so between those two it could be pretty close. I recommended the HSU first because I haven't read any reviews of the Empire, but I have with the HSU. If there are good reviews for the Empire then it does seem like a better price.

I have been using a Paradigm DSP3400 with my Axioms for the last 2 yrs to good effect. Price at the time was $700 CAD with some minor haggling but I think they'd likely go for $800ish + these days. To be fair, I've not heard an Axiom sub as of yet, so I'll reserve any comparison to the EP350 or EP500, but so far, I'm very pleased with the Paradigm.

To be honest I think you would be very happy with any of the subs being mentioned as the differences are really only noticeable when A/B'd, as long as the driver sizes are equal.

Where do you live in Canada...if your in the GTA your welcome to come over and audition my sub. I went with funkywaves for my current sub and would highly recommend him. With your set budget your probally looking at one of his fw12.x designs. I was told that sub was designed to compete with the pb12 plus here in Canada and would very likely surpass it. I personally can't wait as we'll see those results after the ultimate sub shootout...

PS: You have nothing to lose if you send him an Email..see what he has to say.

A lot of people aren't online today--there's a big shindig at Axiom HQ and at least 20 people are there or headed there.

I have an EP350, and I love it. However, I haven't directly compared it to any other subs.

I'm in Edmonton, if you wanted to check out my SVS, we could probably set something up. Takes some of the gamble out of the online purchasing. Just drop me a PM.

Onn has a crazy sub collection of Axiom subs that he would probably be happy to audition for you too. The EP500 from the factory seconds might be close to your price range.

SD, welcome. I've put over 10,000 trouble-free hours over the last 3 1/2 years on my EP500, and certainly can recommend it highly. It is a bit pricey, however, and may not share the unbeatable performance/price ratio that the Axiom speakers have in my view.

Canadian prices on equipment are still a bit of an enigma to me, so good luck in putting your budget to use most effectively.

I'm a little hesitant to buy an axiom sub as it seems most axiom owners look elsewhere for their sub. Not sure if it's due to weaker performance or just better bang for the buck elsewhere.

I have an Axiom sub (EP600) and am extremely pleased with the performance in our 25x14' room although some of the drywall joints don't seem to be as pleased as myself.

That's a killer setup you have - nice job. Glad to hear you enjoy your ep600. Right now I have narrowed it down to the EP500, funkwaves and sonicboom. Will be deciding shortly.

I am so happy with my Axiom sub that next week my EP-800 should be arriving. I figure that if an EP-500 sounds awesome - well I can just imagine what an EP-800 sounds like.

The problem with Axiom subs is that they cost an awful lot.

You forgot great smoke(s). I guess it was in the et cetera.

In the States the story is a little diffeent as shipping costs are not as much of a factor.

What kind of bird are you?

more satisfying deep bass on my pipe organ cd.

J.S. Bach, Great Organ Works 1, Decca

Johnk posted another, but I don't have the title handy.

I have been to a lot of live rock shows tho, and the kick certainly isn't generally a little thumper there :P

Cam, the other organ CD that I've suggested is Organ Blaster and the entirely Bach 2-disc set by Hurford is this one .

[quote] Which begs the question of exactly what hot is anyway.

Sofia Vergara

wow, congrats on that! Those are some serious improvements to an already solid sub-I'm sure you'll be happy with that decision!

I set mine up in the front left corner of my room which works pretty good sonically and aesthetically. Set the crossover to bypass and the volume at about one third, phase to 0 degrees. I set the sub in the receiver to LFE+mains at 60hz for the M60's, 80hz for VP100 center, and 90hz for QS8 surrounds. Then I would recommend of course setting the speaker distance and setting the channel levels with an SPL meter.

I haven't had a chance to experiment with the various settings using the port plugs, so it is running at 20hz, no ports plugged and works awesome. With these settings at about -4 on my receiver, my couch shakes during movies (such as the opening Blackout helicopter scene from Transformers, or Mount Doom from LOTR) in my basement on concrete. The sub blends in well with the fronts for stereo too-not flabby at all.

The PEQ is another thing that I need to explore more, so I don't have any advice there, I just need to narrow down which frequencies are exaggerated in my room, but it looks like on the new on that you are getting (did get?), that may be easier to do.

You'll have to keep us updated once the rest of your goodies arrive!

I would do a sub crawl and place the sub in the spot that gives you the best/smoothest sound in the room, unfortunately that might not be the best place for the sub so you will have to make some concessions.

I would love to compare my PB13 Ultra to that PC12 Plus just to hear the differences.

Same here. I kinda wish I lived out in Calgary! (Can't believe I said that out loud