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EP175 big enough?
#270993 08/28/09 03:19 PM
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Hey guys

I am debating about buying a new sub. As some of you know, I purchased a W22/W150/QS8 combo a couple months back. I currently have a Velodyne sub, but a small one, 10" driver and 150 watts. On paper it goes down to 36 Hz without help from a room. My room is only about 1850 cubic feet, and this will mostly be used with movies and TV. I am very happy with the sub overall, but I feel I am perhaps missing out on a bit of low end with it. I am debating amongst four options:

1. Keep the Velodyne and run it by itself
2. Buy an EP175 and sell the Velodyne
3. Buy an EP175 and daisy chain it along with the Velodyne (5.2)
4. Buy an EP350 and sell the Velodyne


I guess a fifth option if I stick with the 175 (or simply keep the Velo) by itself, that may free up some money to buy some M0's or W2's to upgrade to 7.1. I will be sitting far enough forward from the back wall I don't know if I want to use a Q speaker back there. Would a 6 and 7 channel be a better upgrade than a new sub?






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Re: EP175 big enough?
Potatohead #270995 08/28/09 03:28 PM
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As you noted the EP175 is rated at 36Hz so the extension is limited. The EP175 would work well for most music but for any demanding material such as pipe organ and pretty much every single reference quality Blu-ray movie out there the EP175 would struggle. The EP350 would be a great choice.

My choice would be option 4 .


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BlueJays1 #271004 08/28/09 04:25 PM
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Whatever you decide I would keep the Velodyne and run 2 subs in your room spaced out, which will give you a better FR. The 350 is a great sub.


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SirQuack #271011 08/28/09 05:24 PM
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I just found this...

I hope this isn't against board rules?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet...gon=&langid=EN#

Almost seems like a no brainer, as much as I would love to have the matching EP350, this is only 2/3 the price.

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Potatohead #271012 08/28/09 05:28 PM
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That's not against board rules since it's not a private-party sale.

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pmbuko #271016 08/28/09 05:47 PM
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Hmm, well after doing a bit of research, it seems that one is again better for music, but lacking for movies... Doesn't help me much.

Back to the drawing board...

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Potatohead #271032 08/28/09 09:36 PM
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Well, seems it's down to EP350, or SVS PB10-NSD.

If I am going with a 12" driver I think I would rather buy the EP350 to match finishes with what I have. The 10" SVS is significantly cheaper, but I still don't know if a 10" sub is going to do it for me. I emailed Axiom and am just waiting to hear back on their thoughts.

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Potatohead #271035 08/28/09 09:42 PM
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You want to move looooooooooooooooooooootsssssssssssssss of air. \:\)


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Also check the Hsu STF 2. I know that would do a great job in a room of that size.


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Wid #271039 08/28/09 10:08 PM
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Problem with HSU is by the time you get it up here across the border, you better hope it comes with a giant bottle of Vaseline.

Daaagh... I am so bad at these decisions.

I would save almost $200 by getting a F/O EP350 in black as opposed to the matching HG Cherry that my speakers are. It'll be in back corner and the other sub is black, too. Maybe I should just do that.

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