Reddit mentions of Pioneer SW-8MKS 100W powered subwoofer for home theater

What about pioneer? Is that an option? I got the Andrew Jones model for around $100 at best buy. Nothing earth rattling for a massive home theater but it's obviously a step up from just bookshelf speakers. Solid for a small room/bedroom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008NCD2PC/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#immersive-view_1521646631706

There certainly won't be many options new. This is about the only one I would consider

https://www.amazon.ca/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1549506670&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=powered+subwoofer&dpPl=1&dpID=41ALJhElnVL&ref=plSrch


As far as used, we can't really tell you as we have no idea what's available. You can certainly find some and run them by us though.

Let me see if I can't point you in the right direction.

1. I would get passive speakers. I'm a big fan of that route and have admitted my bias many times. I like being able to change out the speakers or use them with another system. So that's what I'll go for.
   
   
2. You want smaller speakers and that's cool but just realize the smaller the speaker the more work the sub has to do. This also make the sub more localized and putting a sub (that's worth your time/money) on a desk may not be the best idea.
   
   
3. Since space is an issue it sounds like you're going to need a mini amp. While they make some that are good I still like going for either a receiver or an AVR. That's just my preference.
   
   Here is a sample system I would consider.
   
   Amp - PICK ONE
   
   

• SMSL Q5 $140 - Remote, sub out and digital inputs.
  
  
• ORB Booster $160 - Like the above these both have digital and analog inputs so you can use them with a variety of sources and they will allow you to plug in a TV at some point if you wanted a 2.1 for a living space down the road.
  
  
• SMSL SA50 $70 - Basic analog amplifier so you won't get any digital inputs but you do get to save money.
  
  Speakers - Pick one there are a bunch you could choose I picked a few that might work.
  
  
• Cambridge Audio SX50 $140 - currently on sale. These are smaller bookshelf speakers that I would seriously consider.
  
  
• Micca MB42X $90 - The old go to cheap and small speakers. These do sound good on a desk and with sub to boost the low end you should be in good shape.
  
  
• BIC DV32 $55 - Super small two way speakers. These don't sound bad they just need a sub to take care of the low stuff. If you need small speakers these should be what you need.
  
  Sub - I'm going smaller on the sub for space reasons
  
  
• Polk PSW111 $180 - Small but high powered this guy is compact but should do nicely for a music setup.
  
  
• Pioneer SW-8Mk2 $160 - small downfiring sub that was on sale for $99 not long ago so if you can wait and watch it you could save some money.
  
  
• BIC V80 $135 - Another down firing offering that is affordable.
  
  
• Dayton Sub 800 $100 - A normal go to smaller sub it's out of stock but if you can wait this is also a very good option.
  
  Notes and thoughts
  
  
• I've given you some stuff to chew on. There are some different combinations you can do. Pick one that fits your budget and size requirements. Particularly the speaker size. If you can fit the Cambridge those would be my choice.
  
  
• To hook up the computer you'll need a simple 3.5mm to rca or 3.5mm cable depending the amp you choose. If you get the ones with digital inputs you can use an optical cable if you have that as an option on your computer.
  
  
• Most of the subs can have speaker level inputs and outputs. To hook them up simply come out of the amp into the terminals labeled input. Then run a second set of speaker wires to the speakers using the output terminal.
  
  
• If you go with the Orb or Q5 you can use the sub output on the amp to go to the sub with a sub cable. Most will be able to use a subwoofer y cable $10 but I think the BIC need just a single sub cable $10.
  

For your situation I would recommend a smaller, decent quality sub. It will be good for music (which doesn't see a lot of action below 40Hz) and add sufficient bottom end to enhance movies over lessor speakers (but true SUB junkies may sneer). And you can use bookshelf speakers without worrying about missing the lower notes. I think an 8" model would be ideal.

Apparently, I haven't shopped for an inexpensive 8" sub in a while, and all my go-to items are now discontinued or replaced, but I'll list them anyway as they have some limited availability new, or on the used market. (Prices are USD.)

The HSU STF-1 (used as they no longer seem to be made) might be good. (The $400 VTF-1 seems like overkill in your situation.)

You can sometimes get good deals on the $200 Martin Logan Dynamo 300, which is pretty nice, my son has one, we picked up for not much over $100.

And a lot of folks appreciated the Pioneer SW-8. (Discontinued - now the $160 SW-8Mk2, which can frequently be had for < $120.)

*Edit: Don't feel compelled to match the manufacturer of the sub to the rest of your speakers. There have been a number of good budget subs out there, and all will work well with the Wharfedales, not just a Wharfedale sub.

I ended up tightening my budget quite a bit on this new home theater, so some of my choices aren't as nice as what I had before, but I'm very happy with what I got in the end. I want to thank everyone who gave me advice in my last post here. It was all very helpful!

I went with a 65" Samsung 120Hz smart TV. I decided against getting the 240Hz because I couldn't see a difference between the two when looking at it, and the 3D makes my wife sick in any case. That saved me almost $500.

For the receiver, I took everyone's advice and opted away from the all-in-one set I'd been looking at. Instead, I got a great price on a Pioneer VSX-824 that I've been very happy with.

I know the Denon reciever is what everyone recommended, and it's what I bought at first, but strangely enough my PS3 didn't work with it. It worked just fine connected to the TV directly, and other devices worked with that HDMI cable and port, but the PS3 just told me to go fuck myself. A quick google search told me that it's a flaw in the way the HDMI handshake works with Denon receivers, so back it went.

I went with Pioneer speakers as well, hooking up a
pair of tower speakers for front left and right, a pair of matching bookshelf speakers for the rear, and the matching center speaker.

The subwoofer will have to wait, for now, but the plan is to purchase the matching subwoofer when we're ready.

Instead of the Harmony Ultimate, which didn't seem to get any good remarks, I opted for the much cheaper Harmony 650, which has made my wife very happy. No more frayed tempers about what button does what on which remote. I'm even buying my parents one for Christmas.

I'm hugely pleased with the upgrade over my previous setup, even if it's not everything it could have been. What do you all think?

I've googled all over and can't find an answer to this!

I have the following equipment:

• Sonos AMP
  
• Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers
  
• Pioneer SW-8MK2 Andrew Jones Designed 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer
  
  I have the Bookshelf speakers wired directly to the Sonos AMP as well as the Subwoofer wired directly to the Sonos AMP (connect to left input on back of sub).
  
  There are also speaker connections on the back of the sub and I see people often recommend wiring the speakers to those rather than the amp. Is this better or different at all from my current setup?
  
  Or in other words:
  
  Amp --> Sub , Amp --> Speakers
  
  vs
  
  AMP --> Sub --> Speakers

These speakers and amp should sound better than the Victorla speakers and have more bass: 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair and Hi-Fi Mini Amplifier Bundle $50. Includes speaker wire.

Or a step up mini amp and speakers for $120: SMSL SA-36A $52 with Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2" with AMT Tweeter speakers $52 with Speaker Wire $9 and Wire Stripper $7.

Or look for a used stereo or AV receiver and a pair of used bookshelf speakers.

If you still need more bass, add a subwoofer: Most basic lowest budget one that is still half way decent is a Pioneer SW-8MKS 100W Powered Subwoofer $100. Add Speaker Wire $9 and Wire Stripper $7 if you don't already have some. Then Speaker Wire Only Sub Hookup. Or look for a used subwoofer with speaker level wire inputs for less than $100.

Then upgrade the turntable as soon as you can.

For budget subs (< $500) you have a quite a few popular choices:

• $348 Klipsch
  
• $199 Polk
  
• $157 Pioneer
  
  I'd highly recommend upgrading a better sub in the $500 .. $800 range:
  
  
• EMP Tek
  
• HSU
  
• Rythmik Audio
  
• SVS (Box)
  
• SVS (Cylinder) -- if space or WAF (Wife Approval Factor) is important
  
  Edit: Added SVS Cylinder sub link

Heads up: all the Andrew Jones speakers are on sale for the next 8 hours or so for Amazon's deal of the day.

I own the older model of the bookshelf speakers and they're fantastic for the price. I'll probably fill out my home theater with these.

Floor standing loud speaker SP-FS52 - $89.99 each

Center Speaker SP-C22 - $69.99

SW-8MK2 Subwoofer - $99

Pioneer SW-8MK2 Andrew Jones Designed 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8YylzbD7A0ANV

Most subwoofers take a single RCA from subwoofer out on the playback device to the L input on the sub. The R is not necessary.

My sub is the same way.

Used market is probably the best way to approach this at this price point.

Buy a SMSL amplifier, and a pair of used bookshelf speakers (spend as much here as you can afford, a little bit of research into the brand and model will give you a decent idea of what they sound like). You'll most likely need a 3.5mm to RCA adapter to make this work, if you're planning on using the headphone jack as the primary output. If you have a motherboard with a digital output, you'll need a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) as well (FiiO D3 works great for the price).

When you want to add a sub later on, there are plenty of powered subwoofers that have a speaker terminal input. They usually have a low pass filter as well.

Your audio chain would then look like this:

Analog: PC Analog 3.5mm output -> SMSL Amplifier -> Powered Subwoofer -> Speakers

Digital: PC Digital -> FiiO D3 DAC -> SMSL Amplifier -> Powered Subwoofer -> Speakers

Link below to a Pioneer powered subwoofer with high level input speaker terminals (as an example. This sub is not great, but does the trick at the price point)

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC

If you must have new or plug and play: I also see the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 being touted as a good all-in-one system for the money (can be had for under $200 new). But I imagine that for similar cash in the used market, you could blow the Klipsch system out of the water. However, I have never heard the Klipsch system, so I cannot say for certain. But instinct tells me it would be fairly easy to beat with decent used equipment.

Hope that helps, good luck with the new setup!

Not sure why you would want the l/r and the center, other than it's a good deal. Are you hoping to fill it out to 5.1 eventually?

I've never heard Fluance, but the go-to recommendations around here are one of these two Pioneer speakers, or the Miccas. Search this sub to look for reviews (and double check the model numbers if you're interested. I'm doing this from memory). If you get the Pioneers you should be able to afford the subwoofer that goes with it. Also, you can usually find a Polk sub like this one on sale.

There are better options, I'm sure, but these get a lot of recommendations for budget systems. I have a brother in law with the Pioneers and no sub and he's pretty happy.

As for hooking it up, you just need a 3.5mm to RCA jack cable like this one. Also, if your receiver has an s/pdif input you could go from the sound card to the receiver that way. If you use the first cable, the sound card will be decoding the digital into analog. If you use the s/pdif cable, your receiver will do the decoding. Depending on the DACs in the card and receiver, one might be better than the other.

The full Pioneer set below. If you can wait for a Newegg sale, they get cheaper. There are also older models of these for less, but the new ones are said to be a big improvement.

Floorstanders

Bookshelf

Center

Sub

I've seen a lot of rave reviews about this subwoofer as well. Is the one that the OP linked superior?

Buying new, this is the best you can do.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008NCD2LG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008NCD2PC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Through:

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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01ITB23YC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I need help...(scroll down for TL:DR) My turntable needs to get louder and have more low end. My receiver is usually blaring when gaming or watching TV at "-10 db" however when I play my turn table at the same setting it is quieter. Not silent or really low mind you, but not quite as loud. When I turn up my receiver higher to compensate it will eventually go into protection mode and turn itself off (no bueno, I know).

Here is my setup:

Turntable: Technics SL-1300
Cartridge: Shure M97xE
Receiver: Denon AVR-391
Pre-Amp: Behringer PP400

Speakers:

Front Bookshelf Speakers: Panasonic SP-BS22-LR
Rear Speakers: Polk TL1
Center Speaker: Polk TL1 Center
Woofer: Pioneer SW-8MK


So, as you can see, for speakers I have a 5.1 speaker set up. I can run my turntable in Pro Logic, Multi-Channel Stereo, Stereo, Direct (whatever that means), Virtual, and DTS Neo. I am not really sure what would be best but I would like to use a setting that also uses my subwoofer as it is it's own powered speaker. Is that ok for the receiver to split it into Pro Logic or something else from the analog signal or not? As far as my connection I have the RCA cord coming from my pre-amp and connected to my "Dock" RCA input which is 1 of 3 RCA inputs on my receiver (Dock, Sat, DVD). Also my turntable is grounded to my preamp.

I am at a loss of what to do as it's never quite loud enough for my liking. I don't need it to be breaking windows but I would like to be able to rock out once and awhile.


TL:DR I guess what I'm asking is what setting should my Receiver be on and would a new pre-amp increase my volume?

Sure, your current receiver works, at least for now. But it does not have sub out so we are in trouble before we even started. Temporary solution is to buy y-splitter adapter or cable amazon search

I'm using amazon just to show the products, it's not an endorsement. 5.1 at 300€ will be garbage, that is just about enough for just 2 new speakers to be honest. Things change in the used markets but the sad fact there too is that good speakers don't drop in prices that much. Those Andrew Jones speakers are VERY good for their price; they are designed to be top notch, expensive speakers, then they are carefully designed and sourced so that it will be cheap to make them. They are a benchmark for anyone on that price range.

Here's the speakers (found in google by using "andwer jones speakers", including the typo so dude, did you even try? :) )

bookshelfs

the sub

Speakers: $100/pair

Subwoofer: $130

Receiver: $150

Plus a few bucks for speaker wire and a cable to connect your device.

Thanks, I appreciate it! Do you think the ELACs are better for their price point or better in general?

I do have this subwoofer:

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1451282118&sr=1-2&keywords=pioneer+subwoofer

Do you think it's a good fit for this system?

I'm not saying your Edifiers aren't fine, but that it's not what they were designed for so you'll need to be a bit unorthodox when adding a subwoofer. I'll give you 4 options:

1. Keep the Edifiers and pick up a Pioneer SW-8MK2. This will cost the same as the Yamaha sub you were looking at. Connect your current RCA cable to a volume knob like this one. Split your signal coming out of there with RCA to Dual RCA cables and You're good to go.
   
   
2. Spend your money on a great pair of speakers and forget a sub for now. This will offer the best sound by far and you can always add a sub down the line. Maybe you find a subwoofer for sale locally. A pair of JBL LSR305 speakers would fit the bill here. You can add a cheap mixer if you wanted more sources and convenient volume control.
   
   
3. Purchase a pair of powered speakers with a sub output like the Kanto YU4. These are super convenient since you just connect a sub through an RCA cable and you're good to go. You can still fit in a cheap sub within your budget like the cheapo monoprice or the Acoustic Audio RWSUB-10. If you wanted to spend the extra bit for the pioneer subwoofer, that's great too.
   
   
4. Purchase a passive system with a separate amplifier. Assuming you don't have infinite space on a desk or something then pick up an SMSL Q5. Pick up passive speakers like the Pioneer BS22 or Micca MB42X. Choose any of the aforementioned subs that fit in your budget. Pick up cheap speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp, and use an RCA cable to have your amp send signal to your sub.

Reciever: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD/

Subwoofer:https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MKS-powered-subwoofer-theater/dp/B008NCD2PC

Speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/

/r/audiophile is mostly into objective standards, and I've built plenty of systems that are better for less.

For 2.1 you can have this Bose system, or you can have and Andrew Jones designed system by getting 2x these and one of these

5.1 you say? You can have these Bose or these Andrew Jones for a fraction the cost.

The Andrew Jones include sizeable drivers, comes with real speaker parts made for actual low distortion like crossovers, sizable drivers, and properly designed tweeters. For an entry level setup they already dominate the Bose up and down.

They also have bookshelves if the towers are too much, there's also options like the Micca MB42x too which you could pair with a sub if space is a bit concern (though back firing ports means they will need space from the wall.

>I will continue to buy Bose products, and will continue to mentally tell those people to fuck off.

Fuck you too presumptuous prick.

This one should do the trick!

Edit: fixed link

Nope, usually for a pair of box monitors like these you buy everything separate so you can can build anywhere from 2.1 - 9.1 depending on what type of a setup you want to achieve.

Here is a link to the speakers: https://www.amazon.com/JBL-LSR305-Professional-Studio-Monitor/dp/B00F1DEI8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486180820&sr=8-1&keywords=jbl+lsr305

My subwoofer is pretty small which is good for a small room or if you're in an apartment: https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1486180977&sr=1-8&keywords=subwoofer#customerReviews

All together the sound it produces is worth it to me, but it's a bit pricey.

I'm looking for a small subwoofer (10" or less) to go with my PC setup. I've had a good experience with Audioengine's products so far, so I'm naturally eyeing their S8 8" subwoofer, but I'd like to hear opinions of that sub and some alternative recommendations if possible.

Here's my current audio chain: PC USB -> Fiio E10K DAC -> Audioengine N22 desktop amplifier -> Audioengine P4 bookshelf speakers. The room is roughly 12'x10', but I'll be sitting within a few feet of the sub since it will be placed under my desk.

Thanks in advance for your help!

*Oops! Forgot to include that my budget is <$400, preferably <$300.

Edit: It looks like I can get Pioneer's Andrew Jones-designed 8" subwoofer for $100 plus tax. That value seems tough to beat. Anybody have experience with this sub?

This 5.1 system http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001202C44/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XURGSK/ or this 5.0 system http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JTYKA8/ at $200 plus a sub for $100-150 like http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2PC/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUHW6UW/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LRPXAU/

I didn't think it was possible to add in a sub without the receiver or at least an amp that has the connections.

Is it possible to do it with this setup, I assume I need another cable.

• Samsung JS8500 -> Aux Cable -> Lepai
  
• Lepai LP-2020A+
  
• Pioneer SP-FS52-LR
  
• Pioneer SW-8MK2
  
  I bought all the speakers as I found them for 50% off at a local store (Brandsmart) and couldn't pass up the deal. The bookshelf, center, sub are in boxes till I buy a receiver but if I can make use of the subwoofer for now that would be great. Also the Lepai was $20 in Prime Now, and it will be moved to the bedroom later on.
  
  

Would this sub be a good purchase?

Subwoofer

If it's not, I'll just get the Dayton Sub 800 for $100.

I posted this elsewhere and am just gathering thoughts as to whether or not I should pull the trigger or pass, as I am new to the audio world. I can get this setup for $115, and it would be used as an entry level 3.1 home theatre setup. It is used in good condition.

Pioneer SP-BS22-LR (pair) https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG

Pioneer SP-C22 https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-C22-Designed-Channel-Speaker/dp/B008NCD2EI

Pioneer SW-8MK2 https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC

It would also include this receiver: Yamaha HTR-3066 https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/htr-3066/index.html

Jump or pass? Thanks!

Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008NCD2LG/

x2

Pioneer SP-FS52-LR Andrew Jones Designed Floor standing Loudspeaker (each) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008NCD2S4/

x2

Pioneer SP-C22 Andrew Jones Designed Center Channel Speaker https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008NCD2EI/

Pioneer SW-8MK2 Andrew Jones Designed 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008NCD2PC/

Onkyo TX-SR343 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00WSED53A/

• 100 ft. of speaker cable
  
  
• 2 metal/black rear speaker stands
  
  
• HDMI cables

I live in an apartment building and have a 2.1 system with bookshelf speakers and an 8" sub (I could go bigger but my place is pretty small, I literally don't have room) and have never once gotten a complaint in my current apartment. The only thing that would generate a complaint is a subwoofer, and if you don't have complaints about the subwoofer your soundbar came with, you won't have complaints about this subwoofer.

Just because you have good speakers doesn't mean you have to blast them. Even at regular volume, the clarity and tonality will be light-years ahead of a soundbar, at likely the same price. My TV setup is my secondary audio setup, and I got the speaker and subs together for just over $200 thanks to waiting for sales. Including stands, cables, and the receiver, the whole setup was under $500. And you could go used on the AV receiver or use a stereo receiver instead to save money.

EDIT: I'm not trying to diss you. To each his own. Just saying that you could have done better for the price.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

I think I've changed my mind to a Pioneer sub, for some reason it being designed by the same person as the speakers just makes sense to me, and I want the additional control. http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

As far as wiring, I believe I'll need a RCA y-splitter cable/adapter for the sub (male to male) to go from the amp's sub output to the sub's left and right "Line In". Then I need two (pairs?) of RCA's for the speakers.

The USB is included w/ the amp I believe. Any reason to use a different output from my PC? I'm using optical output from my PC on my headphone amp at the moment, but of course there is the basic stereo jack, etc.

Sound about right?

Kef q100 $398
Pioneer sw8-mk2 $179
Do you need a receiver or amp? Any specific features (how many inputs/bluetooth/hdmi etc)?

Hi, first time poster here. I'm about to pull the trigger on my first turntable setup, but I feel I need to check in with the helpful people on this sub with the equipment I'm thinking of buying and whether or not its all compatible. Other things like isolation pads for the speakers, better record sleeves, a cork matt, a record brush, gram scale, and a cleaning kit are accounted for. Are any of those things unnecessary?

The following is strictly the hardware. I've been torn between two different set-ups however.

SET-UP 1: Audio Technica AT-LP120 ($299) & the Micca PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers ($120). TOTAL: About $419

SET-UP 2: Audio Technica AT-LP120 ($299), Micca MB42 Passive Speakers ($60), and the Yamaha R-S201BL 2-Channel Stereo Receiver ($130) TOTAL: About $489

I'm also unsure about adding a subwoofer for I don't know if one is essential or just a nice thing to include for the complete package. My eye is on this one: Pioneer SW-8MK2 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer ($160)

Any and all advice is much appreciated.

Quick update. Speakers are all set, and they sound pretty good. I'm not an expert, and have nothing to compare them to, but I'd say that I got a good deal for $120. Dialogue in movies is nice and crisp, and the mids are quite nice too. I'm very pleased with my first foray into home theater.

Most definitely not returning them!

Thanks again for your help. I'm now looking for a decent sub and a center.

What are your thoughts on the Panasonics Pioneers?

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-C22-Designed-Channel-Speaker/dp/B008NCD2EI/

and for the sub
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SW-8MK2-Designed-100-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008NCD2PC/

Edit: Pioneer, not Panasonic

Here's a couple things.

I also have a Pioneer SW-8M sub that I ghetto-rigged with an Parts Express amp after the original one stopped working. (You can have it for free if you buy the other stuff.)

I also have a couple Monitors one 24" and one 25" ultra-wide. And a couple coffee machines, one single serve and one combo. An Alienware Alpha. Some other random stuff. (I recently moved to a smaller place and need to make some room.)

I had this posted up over at r/audio, but found this subreddit afterwards so i'll post it here as well.

I'm looking to add a cheap powered subwoofer (~100$) to my JBL Loft 40AM for my PC setup. I saw that Andrew Jones subwoofers are on sale today for $80 and was wondering if they were good compared to others like the Sony SA-W2500. Andrew Jones has an advertised frequency response of 38-150Hz, while the Sony and others has Frequency Response starting from as low as 28Hz. Since I listen to mostly Trance/EDM that consist have quite a bit of bass, I want to know if that 10Hz would make a difference. I would be running this off my onboard soundcard (Realtek ALC887).