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Posted By: steveo3818 Sub upgrade... - 10/09/05 06:36 PM
Hey guys I recently moved into my new house and have a dillema...I'm finding my EP350 just doesn't do the job - my room is roughly 20x18 with a sloping vaulted ceiling that is 20ft at the highest point ant 10ft at its lowest.

I was considering getting another EP350 to have 5.2
Would this be a viable solution? I am also open to upgrading, however my budget is limited to around $1100 and of course WAF is a factor - any suggestions?


Posted By: Ken.C Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/09/05 07:35 PM
Axiom may (may, I say!) accept a trade in of the 350 towards a 500 or 600. I imagine that one of those would do the trick...
Posted By: JohnK Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/10/05 05:28 AM
Steve, it would depend on specifically what you meant by "doesn't do the job". If it's a question of loudness, a second identical sub will increase the output by 3dB if widely separated from the first one and by as much as 6dB if positioned close(within about 1/4 wavelength)to it. If on the other hand you also want extension into lower frequencies, a sub such as the EP500 or EP600 would be more effective in doing that.
Posted By: steveo3818 Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/10/05 05:55 AM
My primary goal is attaining lower frequencies in the room. At the same time I have to consider the WAF so an EP600 is out of the question. I don't necessarily need an Axiom sub, however the EP500's specs do look apealing.

Thanks for the suggestions,

Steve
Posted By: darren700 Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/10/05 01:56 PM
you could look into the hsu's or svs's i think a hsu vtf-3 mk2 would fit your needs well
Posted By: WhatFurrer Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/10/05 04:56 PM
EP600 would work...

I have an SVS PB12-Plus/2 in a room that is similar in size and ceiling slope...plus it opens onto a kitchen...

Rattles the entire house...The Incredibles is incredible!

Something in this caliber will give you what you are looking for...

WhatFurrer
Posted By: bugbitten Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/10/05 05:19 PM
I think you should give the 500 a try. It is a different animal (I mean a beast) than the 350. You'll need to secure any loose objects because the 500 WILL rattle them. Give Axiom a call about a trade up. I think 70% of purchase price as trade in value - but call!
Posted By: dakkon Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/15/05 06:04 AM
did you think about an ep600 in the horizontal configuration.. otherwise, go with the 500 if you want lower frequencies, getting another 350 will only make it a bit louder, but not actualy play deeper.... trade up the 350 to a 500 or 600, thats what i did, trade in + outlet and i think my total was around what you are looking to pay, and i got a 600.
Posted By: bridgman Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/15/05 06:22 AM
Definitely give Axiom a call. I don't know what the deal is with trade-ins. 2x EP350 will definitely make a difference in terms of filling the room, but I imagine an EP600 would roughly match the SPLs and go way deeper than the 350s.
Posted By: RickF Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/18/05 01:17 AM
Just for kicks and giggles, lets say Steveo decides to keep the 350 and adds an EP500 as a second sub. I'm estimating this would probably fill the void and keep the Misses happy while staying within the budgeted $1,100.

Thoughts?
Posted By: bugbitten Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/18/05 02:03 AM
If that's the budget that gets WAF, get a 500. The 600 is a monster and the WAF is a lot like SVS cylinders. I dream of an EP600, but it's just not going to happen in the room we have now.


Posted By: steveo3818 Re: Sub upgrade... - 10/26/05 05:04 AM
BrotherBob's idea sounds good to me. I have room for an EP500 but not another coffee table!
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