Defnitive Tech Supercube Trinity or JL Audio F113

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thalinedominata

Discussion Starter · Jun 13, 2009

I need some input on these two subs. I'm going to be using them in the same room, the theatre room, for movies, music. and video games. Any information helps thank you.

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spyboy

· #21 · Jun 18, 2009

thalinedominata said:
I don't want to be far fetched in asking this, maybe its too broad, but what's the best subwoofer available for under 3,000

Strictly speaking, that is, picking ONE sub (as opposed to, say, dual PB-13 Ultras), I would nominate the Seaton Submersive. Which is about $2,125 delivered, plus a really good EQ like the SVS EQ-1.

Then too there is a new sub coming from JTR, a revised Captivator that is supposed to perform as well as the original model, but for half the price, and size. Target price is $998, plus an amp and equalization.

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thalinedominata

Discussion Starter · #22 · Jun 18, 2009

now this might be a retarded response, but I"ve looked up club/party/DJ speakers too. Just becase they are always so more powerful than home stuff (at least what I've heard, which probably isn't much) Why is that so?

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spyboy

· #23 · Jun 18, 2009

thalinedominata said:
now this might be a retarded response, but I"ve looked up club/party/DJ speakers too. Just becase they are always so more powerful than home stuff (at least what I've heard, which probably isn't much) Why is that so?

Pro subwoofers aren't designed to go much below 40 Hz, and they tend to use horn (designs). That's why the box is so big.

Just so you understand. There is a trade-off. You can get very high output from a pro design, but you would be sacrificing response below 40 hz. In nightclub setting really deep bass doesn't matter. But output at and above 120 db in the mid-bass is just fine in a night-club setting.

Even with all that a few people use pro subs with a lot of equalization (for the frequencies under 40 Hz). This can be an adequate solution if the size and the ugly build quality of those subwoofers does not bother you. Other people wouldn't be caught dead with a huge box with carpet as the finish.

Here is one that you might think about. No one at the AVS Forum had any interest in this because it doesn't directly compete with in-home subwoofers.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...ve-Subwoofer?sku=600289&src=3WWRWXGB&ZYXSEM=0

If you want to waste some money give one a try and then start all over.

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thalinedominata

Discussion Starter · #24 · Jun 18, 2009

Was just a thought abotu those, thanks for the input.

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epereira

· #25 · Jun 23, 2009

Both subs are very capable and are highly reviewed and recommended by audiophiles. Personally, if you are only going to consider these two, I would get the JL Audio Fathom F113. It is a monster - I heard it in a demo room and was blown away by the depth and displacement.

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Jason_Nolan

· #26 · Jun 23, 2009

I've heard both, and I went with the Trinity. The JL is awesome, but both in the same room, playing the same source material, I liked the trinity. It may not play as low as some of the DIY's, but it does play very low. The sound is tight and controlled, no matter what others say. I believe what they could have been hearing is ringing, but I'm not sure what room they listened to it in. Demo them at the same place, same room, same source material. I'd advise a couple different sources, music and movies. See what sounds best to you between them. There's nothing wrong with either sub by any means and you'll be happy. If I had it to do over, I'd probably build one myself. If you're capable, look into that route.

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mjb1023

· #27 · Jul 25, 2009

If you have the room for the trinity, I would look at the Seaton Submersive. Seaton is a small, Internet only company that is making quite a splash in the "uber sub" category. The downside is that you will likely not get a chance to demo it before you buy it unless you lived in Chicago, but what you get is a direct relationship with Mark Seaton, the owner, designer and builder of the product. Plus, by buying direct, you cut out the 50 point markup that a retail store would charge you.

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spyboy

· #28 · Jul 25, 2009

If you are still shopping you hit the sweet spot when you asked about the best for $3,000. As has already been suggested, 2 SVS PB-13 Ultras for about $3,200 will fill a room like yours with power to spare.

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