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Post by jb5200 on Apr 7, 2012 18:19:07 GMT -5
Hey there, I am trying to assemble an inexpensive table top system for a laptop in the kitchen. I don't have a lot of room so I am looking for the smallest sub possible - so far this is the smallest I am able to find: www.nuforce.com/hp/products/subwoofer/index.phpIs there any other sub out there around this size that has any resemblance of quality for less $$$. Here's what I got so far: Laptop Audio Engine N22 Amp HRT Music Streamer II DAC JRiver MC17 playback Paradigm Millenia 2.0 speakers Thanks |
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Post by bootman on Apr 7, 2012 18:41:04 GMT -5
for less $$ no.
But there are smaller subs that are actually real subs.
Velodyne Impact-Mini
Mirage MM-6
Polk PSW111
Yamaha YST-SW050
Cambridge Audio S80
are a few examples.
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Post by Mischief on Apr 7, 2012 20:00:23 GMT -5
Wow, I never looked at the specs for that Nuforce. A whopping 50hz...lol
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Post by Dr. Feel Good on Apr 7, 2012 20:24:30 GMT -5
Check out Grant Fidelity they actually have some desktop systems that are compact and unique looking. i think they even offer a 30 day in home trial.
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Post by bobbyt on Apr 7, 2012 22:23:43 GMT -5
Size, bass, spl/sensitivity.
You always have a tradeoff. Restrictions on one affect the others. A tiny cabinet like this one necessarily keeps it from playing low and loud.
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Post by wizardofoz on Apr 7, 2012 22:37:01 GMT -5
Shake Rattle & Roll As Performed by Bill Haley and His Comets Written by Charles Calhoun Get out from that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans, Get out from that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Well, roll my breakfast, 'cause I'm a hungry man. That my friends is what a good sub will do  |
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Post by hooked on Apr 8, 2012 8:41:15 GMT -5
klipsch has a decent computer set up with a decent sub for well less then that speakers included
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Post by DYohn on Apr 8, 2012 9:09:52 GMT -5
Probably the smallest sub out there that is a genuine subwoofer is the Sunfire Super Junior.
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Post by jackfish on Apr 8, 2012 10:29:48 GMT -5
Only slight larger is the Definitive Technology Super Cube III.
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Post by DYohn on Apr 8, 2012 10:44:58 GMT -5
Only slight larger is the Definitive Technology Super Cube III. According to the listed specs, the Def Tech is 10.25" square and the Sunfire is 9" square. I've never even see the Def Tech so I can't comment on it, but I do know the Sunfire produces pretty amazing low bass for something that small. |
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Post by Dr. Feel Good on Apr 8, 2012 11:32:57 GMT -5
Sunfire.....you have your answer. it's a 9 cubic square inches of earthquake in a box!!
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Post by bigred7078 on Apr 8, 2012 13:34:44 GMT -5
Sunfire.....you have your answer. it's a 9 cubic square inches of earthquake in a box!! I wouldn't say that is the answer. The sunfire is significantly more expensive. |
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Post by roadrunner on Apr 8, 2012 19:40:13 GMT -5
An alternative to using small satellite speakers and a small sub woofer to use with your computer is the Emotiva Pro Airmotiv 4. This self powered little jewel provides amazing sound quality with very strong bass. IIRC its frequency range is like 50Hz to 27KHz; and its built-in amp is 50 W RMS.
At the last Emofest, the Airmotiv 4 was the hit of the show. It blew people over that such a tiny little box could produce such a huge sound. It looks to me like the perfect computer speaker system for an audiophile. You might just want to take a pair out for a spin, using Emotiva's 30-day trial period.
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Post by stads77 on Apr 8, 2012 20:27:39 GMT -5
Slightly bigger, but a used Martin Logan Dynamo (original) for 250.00 would be well worth it. One of my favorite subs for music considering it's only around 12" square.
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Post by jb5200 on Apr 9, 2012 8:45:56 GMT -5
Wow, that Sunfire sounds amazing - and that's about my size limit 9x9x9. It is expensive but if I can find one used - want to spend somewhere around $200.
The other one I was looking at was the Mirage mm-6 or 8. Probably not as good as the Sunfire buuuut.......
The sub is sitting under a really small counter 30" wide and you have to have room for your feet when you're sitting at the laptop. The width isn't really the issue it's the depth (anything deeper than 9" starts to run into your feet/shins).
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Post by bigred7078 on Apr 9, 2012 9:16:18 GMT -5
Wow, that Sunfire sounds amazing - and that's about my size limit 9x9x9. It is expensive but if I can find one used - want to spend somewhere around $200. The other one I was looking at was the Mirage mm-6 or 8. Probably not as good as the Sunfire buuuut....... The sub is sitting under a really small counter 30" wide and you have to have room for your feet when you're sitting at the laptop. The width isn't really the issue it's the depth (anything deeper than 9" starts to run into your feet/shins). I don't believe its the new model but it will probably be the only one around your price range app.audiogon.com/listings/sunfire-junior-subwoofer--2 |
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Post by DYohn on Apr 9, 2012 9:18:19 GMT -5
Wow, that Sunfire sounds amazing - and that's about my size limit 9x9x9. It is expensive but if I can find one used - want to spend somewhere around $200. The other one I was looking at was the Mirage mm-6 or 8. Probably not as good as the Sunfire buuuut....... The sub is sitting under a really small counter 30" wide and you have to have room for your feet when you're sitting at the laptop. The width isn't really the issue it's the depth (anything deeper than 9" starts to run into your feet/shins). If I were you I'd custom build something... |
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Post by Dr. Feel Good on Apr 9, 2012 14:07:25 GMT -5
$300 for sunfire! dang it man! .....Hey here is my suggestion. 1 - elemental designs has a shallow sub for $70. www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_21&products_id=1062 - Dayton Audio Sub at parts express $120 www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-8033 - The box option A: build a box yourself if you can option B: go to local car stereo shop and ask them build you a nice flat box w/no carpet and work the amp in there too .bring it home paint it black you're done option C: Local Stereo shop, one box for the Sub alone so it's flat and small a second box for the amp so you can put it on the table or somewhere else and just run the wires to the sub ( in this case you can buy a box from elemental design pre build for a flat sub) bottom line....somewhere under $400 but it'll be highly customized and look like a $1000 job or just get that Sunfire at $300 plus shipping and call it a day ..and hope it doesn't blow out. if you're here in Socal...come by I'll sell you a Defenitive tech w/a 700W-amp slim sub for $350 . Good Luck Doc |
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Post by DYohn on Apr 9, 2012 14:17:18 GMT -5
$300 for a Super Junior is a good price.
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Post by hemster on Apr 9, 2012 16:49:53 GMT -5
+1 on the Sunfire...
My decade old Sunfire still shakes the rafters...
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