luvdunhill Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Looking for a recommendation for the home theater:Subwoofer - not rear ported, prefer sealed or front firing passive radiator - sensitive on size. Would like depth around 14" - will be placed in a corner - small preference for white or gloss blackOptions: - New emotiva subs are just a hair too big - SVS SB-1000 - Sunfire SDS-10 - Elac S10EQCenter - Max width 19" - no rear ports, sealed or front firing as it will be in a cabinet - not worried about dreaded matching, will be operating as "large center" or "small L/R"Options: - Wanted Dynaudio Excite or Emotiva, but too wide - Used is fine, looking around $500 range Thanks for the researchers out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 That's a bit of a tall order Marc. But have you considered putting your own together from Parts Express parts? http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-swc1-vi-10-cu-ft-subwoofer-cabinet-black-vinyl--302-839 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-spa250-250-watt-subwoofer-plate-amplifier--300-803 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-pa255-8-10-pro-woofer--295-030 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Sorry, that was vague - $500 for the center channel. The price for the subwoofer would be in the price range of the three listed above.I think I will avoid DIY for the subwoofer. The center channel might be a necessity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) You know Marc, I have two of the AV123 Rocket Onix 10" subs. They're very nice looking Rosewood veneer, Gloss Black top and bottoms, Nice aluminum drivers, but the plate amps were crap, and both have failed. Parts Express makes a drop in replacement... http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-spa250-250-watt-subwoofer-plate-amplifier--300-803 You can have them for free if you want them. So for the cost of two of the plate amps you'd have some pretty decent subs. Sealed, no ports. Edited January 1, 2017 by swt61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Steve, If Marc doesn't take you up on that insanely generous offer I'd be very interested, given my upcoming plans. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 You bet. Honestly I almost forgot about them. You may even be able to trouble shoot the stock amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 There is no way I can bring two into the house. So, I would say either give the pair to Nate, or if he wants a single we can split them I would think finding a matching single down the road would be tough.What are the dimensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 If memory serves, they're around 15" cubed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I can't see the model on your pictures, but if it's the UFW-10 it's 13.5" H x 13.25" W x 13" D which would be perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 if either marc or nate decide not to, I would be interested in one of them just to mess with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Yep, UFW-10. http://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-reviews/av123-rocket-ufw-10/page-1 YGPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Nate is taking the subs. Marc and I may look into something else for his needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 http://www.rythmikaudio.com/products.html Local Austin company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I decided to go with the Sunfire HRS-10. I used to drool over the Sunfire brand back in the day, so it's a bit nostalgic.Still considering the center channel, looking for opinions there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Go check out the Golden Ear sound bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well, the Sunfire turned out to be a great choice, especially when I found the dreaded LFE+MAIN setting on my receiver.I also was rather impressed with the Best Buy Magnolia "Design Center" which there is one in Austin - which happens to be the closest to my house. I ended up with one of these for center.Need to re-Audessy things once we get some furniture moved around and then looking forward to the final product. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 That center channel looks made for that shelf! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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