Best Sub to Go with B&W 802D's

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

I own the B&W 802 Diamond floor standing full range speakers. I'm considering getting a powered subwoofer to be used for movies, concert DVD's and occasionally DVD audio, and possibly for 2 channel CD audio listening (I'm still on the fence).

In your opinions and personal taste, should I go with a B&W sub (e.g., ASW 855) or should I go with another brand like Velodyne (e.g., DD-15), who dedicate all of their efforts into making the best subwoofers?

Anyone do any "AB" listening tests with high quality? If so, what was the outcome?

Which sub do you recommend and why?

I would like to keep the cost at around $3000 or lower.

One thing I never seemed to accomplish in my room (15 by 21 feet, ceiling is 20 feet high) with my old B&W sub, was that really deep but tight bass (i.e., a big t-rex stomp), and I would love to accomplish that in my home. Plus I love concert DVD's.

Thanks so much!!!
Dave

[moonlightdrive21]

Anyone try the SVS PB12 Ultra/2 or the Velodyne DD-18 subwoofers? Thanks!!

[peterS]

are you strictly looking for commercially available or are you willing to build your own sonotube for instance

have you also considered 2 subs rather than just one?

last have you considered room treatments as no matter what sub you get will be subject to your rooms nodes and voids

[moonlightdrive21]

are you strictly looking for commercially available or are you willing to build your own sonotube for instance

have you also considered 2 subs rather than just one?

last have you considered room treatments as no matter what sub you get will be subject to your rooms nodes and voids

Just looking for one sub and would like a commerically available one. Can't do treatments without divorce.

[mike c]

if you like the T-rex stomp, go for the SVS subwoofer. (FYI, SVS is coming out this year with a killer new Ultra model)

if you're gonna be using the sub for music and 2 channel listening, go for the velodyne. i'm still experimenting on mine on how to get the chest thump ... still trying to find the frequency to boost.

[VTGOLFER]

Check out the JL Audio Fathom F113 at www.jlaudio.com. It is a very well received sub for both music and video and it sounds awesome.

[natural]

Rather buy than build? I just finished building my Rythmik and am very pleased with aesthetics and quality of sound from the unit!

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[Kal Rubinson]

Check out the JL Audio Fathom F113 at www.jlaudio.com. It is a very well received sub for both music and video.

Yes. I use one with my 802Ds.

Kal