I'm looking for a better powered sub for my 7.1 Onkyo set-up. I have an Energy 8" 200W rms sub now. I'm not impressed. I'm looking for a sub that will rattle the ice cubes in my drink. I'd like to stay under $400 if possible. What brand is the better choice? I'm not into name brands for names sake, I want quality sound. (PS I hate Bose so don't bother with that suggestion)
Polk Audio, Klipsch, JBL? I have a subwoofer pre-out on my receiver if that makes a difference. That’s how I’m running the current sub.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-SW-450-Powered-Subwoofer-Brand-New-BLACK-/220588935138?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&h ash=item335c2007e2

 

not sure i can be much help. But how boomy is the energy? I just need some cheap rattle that i can feel/hear. not anything to rattle my ice cubes lol

 

It gets the job done, and can be had on eBay for a $100. I've been using it for almost 2 years. Just need/want to upgrade now...see reason below
http://cgi.ebay.com/Energy-ESW-8HG-8...item3a5ad5f6af

Reason: I'm getting a 63" plasma delivered Friday and I want the sound to match the screen

 

we've got a Definitive PROSUB800BLA and it adds quite a punch to our speaker system.

 

This sub is not in your price range but its one bad *** mother ******! i have a friend that has one, he had to renforce the walls of the room he installed it in it hits so hard, its from JL Audio its called the Gotham, its 3800 watts! twin 13.5" drivers, cost $12,000.00 http://home.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?prod_id=370

 

ill take four..

 

Im running a velodyne sub and a pioneer surround sound. The sub will out power the rest of the system, so now i have to upgrade the rest of it haha! Its a very nice unit, and good quality. They are a little pricey but well worth it if ya want some good quality!

 

Velodyne is good, I had Definitives and loved them, very well made and great for the price

 

SVS Home Theatre subwoofers - best of the best. I have one for over 5 years with no problems.

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub.cfm

 

Not to side track or hijack but has anyone used an in-wall subwoofer?
Like to put a sub in but don't have a good floor spot but plenty of wall spaces.