ycoen
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Post by ycoen on Jul 18, 2015 12:30:05 GMT -5
need a suggestion on under $300 sub for a desktop gaming with Airmotiv 4
and do i need to get a DAC as well?
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Post by garbulky on Jul 18, 2015 12:50:37 GMT -5
For gaming I think a Behringer UCA 202 for $30 would do nicely. Now it doesn't have any fancy hardware spatial processing or anything. But it is a nice cheap DAC  You will need y cables and a passive attenuator. The passive attenuator like the control freak would add a bit to the price. However if you don't want to mess with all the cables, an audioquest dragonfly 1.2 is an excellent choice. I've heard it and it sounds really good (within its price range). You could also give Emotiva's new portable little eGO DAC a go as well. However I haven't heard it. I wouldn't spend a ton of money on the DAC if all it's used for is gaming only. I game and a DAC does improve the sound quality in games (somewhat). You can hear the background music better. The sound effects are also less irritating in the long run. |
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Post by cheapthryl on Jul 18, 2015 14:03:40 GMT -5
Parts Express for a sub solution on the cheap. I bought 2 10in B stock for my brother. Paid $150 shipped. Sound pretty good for very little investment.
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Post by dasanto2 on Jul 18, 2015 15:55:52 GMT -5
Parts Express for a sub solution on the cheap. I bought 2 10in B stock for my brother. Paid $150 shipped. Sound pretty good for very little investment. I second the Dayton subs. Their performance surpasses their price point. |
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bootman
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Post by bootman on Jul 18, 2015 18:34:31 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Jul 18, 2015 18:47:26 GMT -5
Woot has a Klipsch SW 110 that will outperform the Dayton 1200 in SQ and responsiveness.
I know for a fact, cause I own one of each.
The Klipsch is $229.00 I think, it sold new for a lot more when it was introduced.
Dayton 1200 puts out nice volume as well but the Klipsch is more responsive.
Klipsch for music
Dayton for HT
Now it's up to you,,,,,,,,,or something else.
Good luck with your search.
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Post by teaman on Jul 18, 2015 19:11:47 GMT -5
Newegg just had the Klipsch KSW12 for $169 two days back. Fry's had the Reference 12 for $229 earlier this week too. Some nice deals to be had if you look!
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You will need y cables and a passive attenuator. The passive attenuator like the control freak would add a bit to the price. 
