I'm still rocking my 20 year old Velodyne subs. Not a single problem with them and I'm beginning to think they are going to outlast me.
@jlsnr
Жыл бұрын
Great! What are they, please?
@todd69er
Жыл бұрын
My 18 year old Velodyne 10" just died :(
@Jaycee604
Жыл бұрын
I bought my Denon 3800 and HTS-12 Subwoofer thanks to your recommendations! I’m glad I found the Audioholics channel it’s very educational and informative for me!
@adamjj85
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you mentioned Monolith, Starke, and SVS at the end, those are great value options too.
@TechOTuesday
Жыл бұрын
I own 2 of the original RSL Speedwoofers (on original recommendation & review by Audioholics) and they hit hard and low. 2 subs for $800! Can't be beat and a very impressive value for quality and performance.
@empoweryou1
Жыл бұрын
A buddy of mine has had his since then. It's still rockin.
@sarges1712
Жыл бұрын
I love my old BCI PL200 subwoofer. For the price I paid back in the day it's been exceptional and I couldn't be happier with it. I think it was actually an old Audioholics video that put me onto BIC/Acoustech to begin with & after looking around I took a shot...
@jeffsloane8628
Жыл бұрын
This is the review/video we've been waiting for! James' approach to reporting the characteristics of speaker products is perfeclty suited for this format. The chart and graph along with commentary were excellent! This needs to be a reoccurring comparison. I'd recommend Rhythmik, REL and SVS subs be included in the next roundup. Thumbs up. Thank you so much!
@IamChucky_
Жыл бұрын
I have two klipsch r-121sw. Got them each for $300. At that price they are phenomenal for an entry level sub. Later on will upgrade to monolith.
@shaq6772
Ай бұрын
@IamChucky_ seems little big. Have you heard the 100s? Any good?
@Grassy_Gnoll
Жыл бұрын
THC certification shouldn't be dismissed, especially when choosing a subwoofer for music appreciation. 💨🔥🌲🌲🌲
@deztructo
Жыл бұрын
@26:58 It should be a new Audioholics seal of approval.
@Lowkey_nxthxn
Жыл бұрын
I have two Polk Audio HTS and love them
@LuisRendonAudio
3 ай бұрын
Excellent, I'm on the previous version psw it seems to me, but these polk hrs are beautiful, greetings from Mexico
@Lowkey_nxthxn
3 ай бұрын
@@LuisRendonAudio glad you like them
@chrisharpe7736
Жыл бұрын
So glad that Gene has upgraded his Mic from a couple of years ago. Sounds much more natural than past reviews. Know this has been improved for a while, but thought it os worth noting. Apprciate the review and comparison of the $500 cat of subs.
@MrAlexandreazevedo
Жыл бұрын
I have the Yamaha NS-SW300 that goes down to 20Hz and it's less than 500USD, it was 338€ in Spain but now it's around 450€
@MrHauntedcn
3 ай бұрын
I already own a single r-121, would it be a problem to buy any of the other brands to go along with my klipsch?
@garyausten5939
Жыл бұрын
I found out a week or two ago that the Klipsch SPL-120 (300W) was being discontinued and found it at B&H. They had it on sale for $449 ($400 off) , but they had one used example for $358.95. I couldn't pass it up. It's replacing my 65W Polk 10" sub that was part of a satellite system I bought about 15 yrs ago. I like the fact that the crossover is adjustable (but honestly I don't know if it's neutralized or not by using Audessey on my Denon AVR-X4700H. I'm using it with my RP-600Mii L/R mains, R-34C center and old Polk surrounds for a 7.1 system.
@mikeschmidt2339
5 ай бұрын
I have the 32 c also how is the spl with that center channel? Look at 500m 2 klips or maybe polks
@garyausten5939
5 ай бұрын
@@mikeschmidt2339 I kept the Polk (2 subs now, stacked) and replace the R-34 with an RP-504Cii. Sounds great :)
@Simon_Hawkshaw
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this great review and for introducing us all to these affordable products
@3js312
Жыл бұрын
If you are a home theatre fan, skip the $500 limit. Start at $700 to a $1000 per sub. Wish RSL made a 12 or 15 because they are the budget king! If you had 12’s or 15’s in your ride than you are a bass head. You will need multiple subs, at least 2, probably 4. My 5.1 cost $2400. $1800 for 2 subs, $600 for speakers, AVR, cables, etc.
@Audioholics
Жыл бұрын
12" RSL sub is in the works!
@chloeleedow7250
Жыл бұрын
James your mic rocks compared to the old phone headset style. The old one was pretty scratchy and hard to understand sometimes not being rude just the new one now is sooo much better 👌
@randolphblack2554
20 күн бұрын
I would go with the BIC because it would blend with my BIC DV84s AND avoid that dreadful midbass bump that makes a system sound as if it has more bass than what it does
@mannycazz8018
Ай бұрын
Should have done 12's all around for equal size with an * for the price Jump. Thanks again for informative review.
@Bradimus1
Жыл бұрын
I had a full surround setup of BIC as my system at one time. It fit the budget. I still have the 6.5" bookshelf speakers in my office. For the money, I don't mind Venturi stuff they make.
@csimet
7 ай бұрын
Nice comparison, even in Jan 2024. I had not considered the RSL and will now give them a good look over. I like its small size and ability to extend up to 150 Hz... may help future-proof my Atmos height channel speakers that only reach down to ~120 Hz. I know there is not much low-end content in those channels yet, but may be down the road. Who knows. They also have a ton of back-side features like dialed phase control, line out and speaker level inputs the others seem to lack. Nice package for $450, although they are sold out right now.
@gregkramer5588
Жыл бұрын
FYI, the Klipsch is $419 at Best Buy today.
@dee1458
5 ай бұрын
Still enjoying my 2004 PARADIGM SERVO-15 (x2) for both music and movies (sealed, tight, musical) !!!
@ytj22
Жыл бұрын
This seems like a runaway for RSL at this price point. Capability, driver and cabinet quality, DSP at this price point, shipped..... no contest IMO.
@level80888
Жыл бұрын
true
@beesdreams9
Жыл бұрын
Dennis:" RSL has treated me EXTREMELY well. It's a family company and they act like it. They want to bring HONOR to the table and they have for me." Yes, indeed. My experience also. Proud to own one of their SW Mk2. Want a second one ASAP for another room.
@nukefoodsofficial5849
Жыл бұрын
Btw you can click on comments to reply to them
@kconnor2371
Жыл бұрын
The RSL speed woofer is awesome. I just wish they kept the front port on MII
@WhiteGhost0891
Жыл бұрын
I personally love the Klipsch sound amazing for music , but if your after more bass the other options are best for theater.
@amazoidal
Жыл бұрын
Got my SVS PB2000 on Black Friday for $599. I'm happy.
@NickkaDUB
Жыл бұрын
A lot of us buy 2 subs. We usually buy 2 of the same subs. Would it be better to buy a smaller and larger sub to cover deep and higher bass and cover uneven living rooms? I have 4 Klipsch KLF-10’s for towers, a Klipsch center (with 4 woofers), 4 Pioneer Atmos speakers 🔊. My 2 subs are Velodyne 12’s. I’m unhappy with the Velodyne’s because they hardly ever turn on. They don’t always detect the signal. I’ve always had good receivers with them. Like now I have a Pioneer SC Elite Atmos receiver (I forget the number). I used to have an Onkyo 803. The Velodyne’s don’t have an on/off switch. Just auto. Even when they do come on I feel like the KLF-10’s with 2 10’s in each tower are doing a better job. It didn’t matter where I set the crossover. A friend of mine owns a car stereo store Thumpin’ Car Stereo. He’s always used multi sized subs in his home theaters. *Separate issue: Please tell me if I’m going to mess up my receiver. I haven’t had any issues yet. My receiver is 7.2.2. It only accommodates the 2 Atmos speakers. What I did since I’m currently renting was use the upfiring Pioneer Atmos speakers. In order to accommodate all 4, I ran the speaker wire to a speaker selector and then to the speakers. I don’t have front/rear control of them, but do have left and right. I wouldn’t say it sounds great, but it’s pretty good until I buy a new receiver. I’m currently bidding on a new Marantz 1101 9.2 receiver at $335.
@JayPatrol
7 ай бұрын
The polk is still good for movies
@eyestick8012
Жыл бұрын
I do like my RSL MK II's, but that REL HT-1205 looks pretty sweet...
@vagabond197979
Ай бұрын
Which one of these would be best to pair with Polk R700s? Their frequency response goes down to 38hz.
@alexortner2982
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a review of the Dayton SUB-1500. Looks great from the pictures.
@garyharper2943
Жыл бұрын
It is great for movies , a little boomy for music.
@pervertedalchemist9944
Жыл бұрын
I have two Klipsch subwoofers and I love the sound of them.
@gnawty4662
Жыл бұрын
To subwoofer at $450 or to Soundbar (with sub) at $500? Polk has a great sale going on right now with the 1: HTS 12 2: Polk Magnifi Max What should I do? I currently have a LCR channel, AV receiver, and no sub..
@vonzuriel4341
Жыл бұрын
I May get the pl 300 2 year used, looks in EXELENTE condition … $250 Good buy?
@Believeintimetravel
Жыл бұрын
Dual: SVS PB-1000 Pros or Starke SW15's: $1400 vs $1000, which wins?
@everydayaudiophile
Жыл бұрын
Dual RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKIIs @ $900 ;)
@jameslarson2277
Жыл бұрын
Starke SW-15 wins in mid-bass, but the PB-1000 Pro wins in deep bass.
@KickDrumKid23
Жыл бұрын
It's a little above the price point .. but what about the HSU VTF-2 MK5...?
@mikeschmidt2339
5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@thePavuk
Жыл бұрын
Where I live (CZ/EU), RSL and Bic are not avaible and Klipsch has no retail... so it sound simple.
@krikke46
Жыл бұрын
Is for American, or they cant buy other brands in America.
@thePavuk
Жыл бұрын
@@richperez2168 yes, but then we won't talk about budget.
@pulDag
Жыл бұрын
Wait for Monoprice Monolith 10 Subwoofer. In sale it can go well under 500 Euros.
@level80888
Жыл бұрын
@@pulDag yeah, but it can not compete with RSL anyway.
@pulDag
Жыл бұрын
@@level80888 From data standpoint Monolith 10 is about 3-4dB louder till 40 Hz, where it is even and above it RSL has the edge (about 3dB louder). Group-delay is also much better with Monolith and the long-term sweeps are in different game with Monolith. Only advantage of RSL is the modest size. But for EU guy its irrelevant, because its not available here.
@christiandavetipactipac5207
Жыл бұрын
Would Polk Audio HTS 12 be a good subwoofer match for Kantu Yu6?
@gaurd3
Жыл бұрын
Not my price segment but interesting. Nice to see what the price of decent bass cost these days.
@india........
Жыл бұрын
could you review magnat subwoofers???
@user-gs4oi1fm4l
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone tested the Klipsch Synergy Black Label Sub 120? A 12" for like $250 on Amazon. Just wonder where it stacks up.
@justinweaver7553
Жыл бұрын
15 inch paradigm going strong 10 years, I don't go over ¼ power or it shakes the house. $1500 then, $2k now, worth it though, great American made stuff
@steveearnshaw2216
Жыл бұрын
Paradigm is made in Canada. Great quality.
@williamforbes9437
Жыл бұрын
Quick Question how are the Polk PSW 505 Subwoofer are they good because I'm contemplating on buying those or the BIC PL-300 someone help me make a decision please I'm Stumped
@shannoncrawford7212
Жыл бұрын
I owned the PSW 505 for about 5 years. And the amp went out on it. That is a common issue with those, maybe not everyone but common enough. $180 quote for a replacement amp from Polk. Back when I bought it it was around $200. I think it is discontinued now. I wouldn’t pay more than $250 for it, I think it is in that range of sub. If spending $4-$500 get the newer Polk in the video, or one of the others. I replaced it with the Klipsch R-12 SW. Which is a discontinued model, but still readily available. I paid $180 from a local discount retailer, $238 on Amazon right now. If looking in the $250 range, my Klipsch is a better sub than the PSW 505. Cleaner and/while louder, but the box is a bit bigger. I mainly use it for music, but still is decent for LFE on movies. But sounds like stepping up to the $500 range, these subs are going to offer additional value for the money.
@bikdav
Жыл бұрын
The Klipsch is the only one I've seen available in my area.
@mikecontino3591
Жыл бұрын
How do you think these compare to the new best sonos sub (the large gen 3 one for $799)? I just got that one and I've literally never heard bass that loud and crystal clear and expansive in a house before outside of a large home theater! It blows me away when I turn the sub eq all the way up. Shakes the whole neighborhood and the bass clarity is better than JL audio subs in the car haha
@Chris-yq7xv
Жыл бұрын
Monoprice Monolith Sub does have free shipping!
@Audioholics
Жыл бұрын
Weird it seemed the cart was calculating shipping when I checked last night.
@crazyprayingmantis5596
Жыл бұрын
I had the RSL in my basket, shipping quoted ready to pull the trigger then I found a used Richter sub for half the price and couldn't pass it up.
@trito408
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, would it be possible to put together a small (10" or less) subwoofer shoot out for desktop setups?
@TokeBoisen
Жыл бұрын
Erin's Audio Corner did this for 10" subs a while back. Mostly focused on budget subs, but there's some good data I there.
@trito408
Жыл бұрын
@@TokeBoisen Thanks I was hoping to see 8" subs mostly. I think a 10" is too much load for a small room/office.
@thealmostperfectconumdrum
Жыл бұрын
@@trito408 No such thing as too much when it comes to subs. Proper sub bass starts at 10” and above.
@danielschmidt4756
Жыл бұрын
RSL is 10". I can't imagine an 8 or 10 beating it.
@trito408
Жыл бұрын
@@joanfrederick9176 putting 2 10's under my desk would displace my poor pug who loves to sleep next to me feet :(
@Cristo12344
Жыл бұрын
What about the Hsu Vt-2 Mk5? I know it's over $600 though.
@demonreturns4336
Жыл бұрын
Hey Gene how come y'all have never reviewed any of the rythmik and PSA subs? or maybe you have in the past and I some how missed the video or something?
@MrHaxor96
Жыл бұрын
Y’all forget about the SVS SB-1000? $450 Shipped!
@level80888
Жыл бұрын
RSL is much better. Cheapaudioman sallivating all over it. Other reviews also stellar.
@MrHaxor96
Жыл бұрын
@@level80888 cheapaudioman has literally said the SB-1000 is the best subwoofer for under $500. He has a video titled that.
@garyb7193
Жыл бұрын
I know! How can you have a subwoofer shootout without a SVS? With its absence, I honestly don't know what to make of this review.
@TJPavey
Жыл бұрын
I just looked and only see the Pro models for $600. You can get a non pro in the outlet. Maybe that’s why they didn’t include it? Edit: I did a search instead of using the menus and found it available “for a limited time.”
@nothingtoseehere93
Жыл бұрын
Because svs isn’t that good. It’s just not.
@chksm755
Жыл бұрын
I don't know what the SPL-121 is but the SPL-120 is spun copper 600w and $150 cheaper.
@ENGBriseB
11 ай бұрын
SVS 1000 SB Pro Subwoofer. And because of phone apo. 325W RMS.
@King_Dusty_Of_Pookytopia
Жыл бұрын
Anything "courtesy of THC" is welcomed in my world...!
@tvdang7
9 ай бұрын
Rsl sub new or svs 2000 non pro used for $300?
@Novilicious
Жыл бұрын
Costco has nice packages…don’t forget to see if Costco or ur local club store carry these!
@keithazz5103
Жыл бұрын
Klipsch has a better 12" sub you should have used that is under $500 R-112sw 300w RMS front bottom port.
@chebrubin
Жыл бұрын
Starke Sound BOGO????
@roybrolsbeak
Жыл бұрын
Would be cool if you made timeline points if you dont wanna see the whole video or simply dont have the time
The answer is Rythmic servo. I want the L12 if the economy stays afloat. Edit: the video needs to be "the best subwoofer under $630" Just save more for it
@trumps-not-rightfor-us5603
10 ай бұрын
You know I need to say something here when it comes to subwoofers 90% of them never go below 40 HZ.. so why you spend more than about 250 bucks for $250 you have choices which means you can buy two for 500 bucks delivered for free and one of those choices is Rockville. They are pretty damn good and they're very good for what they are save some money put your money into a better AVR or better floor standing speakers subwoofers only do three things they create rumbling sound connected with movies and even music.. the virtually no good at reproducing sound levels above 200 HZ because that's what reproducing low end vibrations under usually about $150 hurts all the way down to about 30 HZ. You really don't need to spend a fortune for subwoofers because they're pretty much straightforward they produce low vibrations enough so that your music sounds more present in the movies sound more in your face,. Sobe stingy with your Subway for money be very careful how you spend your hard-earned dollaron subwoofers so that you may be able to afford two of them rather than one or even four of them rather than two because the more subwoofers you have the better your sound is in a room and that's the truth
@todd69er
Жыл бұрын
Gene/James: 2 10" RSLs or 1 SVS PB-1000 or Monolith 10"??.....I would rather have 2 subs than 1 with more output....room is 1850 feet cubed with an opening to another room thats 1300 feet cubed.
@demonreturns4336
Жыл бұрын
at that kinda space you've gotta start looking at least 15 to 18 inch ported subs
@atropineman3541
Жыл бұрын
So 2 klipsch r120 for $500 is a great deal? Hell yea
@x-techgaming
4 ай бұрын
Monolith M-10 > all?
@joethomson782
Жыл бұрын
EMOTIVA BASX MR1 Review please
@joethomson782
Жыл бұрын
@@joanfrederick9176 it just came out and has 1 review I would really like to how Emotivas first receiver holds up
@madcrabber1113
Жыл бұрын
May want to test the JBL Sub 550P on sale for $189 shipped.
@level80888
Жыл бұрын
I had a terrible experiense with jbl sub, so no more sub from them for me. Ever.
@InnovationStudiosLtd
Жыл бұрын
I've had nothing but positive experiences with dual 550p JBL subs and they absolutely rock! If they only made ported 12 and 15inch subs. I rock the JBL Studio 5 series and they're magic.
@chiludosmith7474
Жыл бұрын
Same here.. never again.. bought 2 Polk's 505 both died; then bought 2 JBL 550P one of them is working but the amp is about to give up; the other died.
@madcrabber1113
Жыл бұрын
@@InnovationStudiosLtd So far so good for my 550p as well. I also have a JBL PB10 from around 2007 or so that has been used and abused in several homes and systems that still works as it always has. The thing that is great about it also is the connection options available on it.
@madcrabber1113
Жыл бұрын
@@level80888 I had horrible experiences with Def Tech powered towers and their subs and feel the same as you about them unfortunately.
@steverogers7611
Жыл бұрын
I get two rel 12” HTv1 for 450$ apiece
@garyharper2943
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to review of Dayton sub-1500, then you’ll know what a lot of people already know.
@mikej1428
Жыл бұрын
SVS PB2000 and SB2000 are both about $500. I have both. Great for the price. 550 watts.
@mrbill21
Жыл бұрын
Mike, where did you ever see them around that price?
@demonreturns4336
Жыл бұрын
@@mrbill21 they are the non pro versions and he's probably looking at them used
@mrbill21
Жыл бұрын
@@demonreturns4336 Thanks man!
@lillydog1987
10 ай бұрын
That must have been a good dream, lol. The one 1,000's hit that point
@RCRitterFPV
7 ай бұрын
If i want to Spend 2k on Subs... do i do 4 $500 subs... 2 1k subs or 1 2k sub.. 4 10's 3 12's 2 15's or 1 18?
@kipkiller1998
Жыл бұрын
b&w asw608
@OneTruthNoBull
Жыл бұрын
The bass is the most misunderstood and abused segment of audio. When I hear a Boom boom boom sound coming from outside of a house, or a low rider car, I know their subwoofers are not set up right.
@gaurd3
Жыл бұрын
14:48 “Musical sub” heard it all!
@keithgregson9573
Жыл бұрын
>I promise you sounds much better on THC_!
@pkhammu2005
Жыл бұрын
BIC is having such double standards in India..Here they r offering just 6months warranty and owners have complained,their amps r prone to failure,earlier it was 2 yrs. All this 5yrs crap is only for US. Am sure they r doing some cost cutting in amp plates for asian countries
@bryanguest2807
Жыл бұрын
Why is this channel so popular in India lol. Do you all just pump Baliwood in your homes all day?
@pkhammu2005
Жыл бұрын
@@bryanguest2807 Audiohilics is very popular among audiophiles here for their measurements and knowledgeable unbiased reviewers
@SHAADOWW7765
Жыл бұрын
My country cheapest svs around 865$ to around 3900$ 😂 🤣 I'm not touching those I'm happy whit my 18" subs at 1000w so they can keep up whit my 1000w speaker 😜 do have 2 small 12" subs but they can't keep up whit it🤣😔😅
@kael13
Жыл бұрын
Weird that these are all American. Try reviewing some stuff from elsewhere.
@edd2771
Жыл бұрын
Not to worry, they are all manufactured in China or elsewhere in Asia.
@KforConstant
Жыл бұрын
Also, if a company is from overseas the cost tends to be higher... Over $500
@chrisharpe7736
Жыл бұрын
Klipsch BASH amps have a very high failure rate (historically speaking). I'd avoid them bass'd on that alone.
@dpatrick2071
8 ай бұрын
And I’m sure Polk is in the same boat or even worse. I had horrible experiences with the psw505 along with many others. I wouldn’t trust Polk unless you’re into their high end gear.
@dpatrick2071
8 ай бұрын
I heard they’re using new d amps now
@atzeotze2256
Жыл бұрын
SVS SB 2000 👍
@level80888
Жыл бұрын
$900, no, thanks
@atzeotze2256
Жыл бұрын
@@level80888 699€ incl delivery and 5years warranty 🥳
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