Looking for a good 12" home theater subwoofer

[TwoPints]

Currently have a 7.x setup with JBL S12II's up front with Polk center channel and matching sides/rears. My wife and I are moving into a new house and I have a LOT of space. I may end up getting 2 subs, but we need some bump now that we are out of the apartment. Looking for particularly reputable brands and would like to spend ~$300. Of course closer to free would be nice too :)

[crazymikey]

Dayton ES10 10" Elite Series 150 Watt for only $138 w/ Free Shipping:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=329691&t=1276705

[beespot24]

Sony SA-W3000 Performance Line 200 Watt Subwoofer $127.56 Free Shipping

http://www.etronics.com/p-38563-sony-saw3000-sony-saw3000-performance-line-200-watt-subwoofer.aspx

[tbuys92]

Currently have a 7.x setup with JBL S12II's up front with Polk center channel and matching sides/rears. My wife and I are moving into a new house and I have a LOT of space. I may end up getting 2 subs, but we need some bump now that we are out of the apartment. Looking for particularly reputable brands and would like to spend ~$300. Of course closer to free would be nice too :)

Suck it up and invest in a decent sub. HSU 10" should be comparable to a lot of 12" subs you might be considering.

STF-2 (http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html)


Or if you wanted a pair of subs, you'd look at these bad boys:

ULS-15 DualDrive (http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/uls15dualdrive.html)

Total Amplifier Power (RMS): 2000W short term
Bass Extension: 15 Hz - 1 dB
Woofer: 15 Inches X 2
Crossover: Bypassable 24 dB/Oct, continuously variable 30 - 90 Hz low pass filter

But why stop there when you can get four?

ULS-15 QuadDrive (http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/uls15quaddrive.html)


In all seriousness though, I talked my budget-conscious father-in-law into buying the STF-1 (an 8" sub) to replace a JBL 10" sub (Northridge Series), and he was skeptical, but when it arrived and he heard it, he was glad he got it.

[talstarone]

Here are a couple of really good deals on some of the higher rated subs from C-Net/Consumer r/and several Home Theater sites and magazines.

1= BIC America 12 inch http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9893710
(200 watts with MDF cabinet for only $184.88)

2= Dual 12 inch Front Firing Sub http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9893812
($124.88 for 120 watts and Poly Woofer)

3= Polk Audio 10 inch Sub That You Can Get 2 For $199.98 Total With FREE Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290034