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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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I have a subwoofer right now. It is an Infinity TSS 450. It is a 100 watt, 8" woofer. My question is. It is a bit weak, good sound, but weak. Would it better to replace a perfectly good sub or just add a second one of the same sub?
Also, if I were to add a second sub, how would I do that seeing as I only have 1 LFE output on my receiver?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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If your sub is 400w and your amplifier is only putting out 50w (examples), a new sub isn't going to sound any better. You might want to think about buying a new amplifier.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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get another sub(2)
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Do you really want overpowering bass while you're watching movies? Sounds to me like 100w is more than enough for a home theatre sub. Do you have it tuned right through the receiver?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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QUOTE (03-accent-03 @ Mar 3 2010, 01:11 PM)
If your sub is 400w and your amplifier is only putting out 50w (examples), a new sub isn't going to sound any better. You might want to think about buying a new amplifier.


Like most home subs, the TSS450 is self powered. The 450 is pretty under powered. it's advertised as 100 watts, but I doubt it actually produces that much. I'd get a better sub. I personally have an Energy S10.3 sub and it sounds great. If your Infinity is almost enough, the S10.3 might be a bit much. I'd try an ESW-8. It's available through Amazon.com for only $130:

http://www.amazon.com/Energy-ESW-8-Subwoof...4326&sr=8-1

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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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I just bought an amp and ran an old bandpass box from my Cougar with 2 10" Volfenhag subs in it. They could be turned down and sound pretty good, or if my neighbors were being annoying in the apartment next to me I could shake the stuff out of their cupboards.
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