Best VFM Performance Subs - Team-BHP

gemithomas · 3rd March 2008, 10:05

THis has been in my mind for some time now. Searched around but did not find any particular thread with a comparison.

Which is the best Value for Money Sub woofer Brand in terms of Performance. I mean the best at what its supposed to do "BOOM"!! And do it at Value For Money.

ramie2400 · 3rd March 2008, 10:51

dude if you want to go for a VFM,get the GZ Mk2 12inch sub 400wrms in a sealed box it will server your purpose very well

navin · 3rd March 2008, 11:04

JBL & Ground Zero are less expensive than Hertz. And given the cost difference between Sony and JBL/GZ why would we even consider Sony. Another "VFM" brands that could be considered is Pioneer but in some ways is suffers the same fate when compared to JBL or GZ.

Amey · 3rd March 2008, 11:16

I voted for Ground Zero, i have used the Titanium line and i can easily vouch for it.Very good VFM.

gandolf_thewise · 3rd March 2008, 11:16

i think the GZ sub rocks ! It is full on VFM . Pair with a GZ 4ch amp and you wont find anything better sounding this. Fire the compos off the same 4 CH amp and you will have an unbelievable front stage audio experience. I know that there are more expensive and better options available but for the price the GZ sub is definitely more muscle for money.

adityamunshi · 3rd March 2008, 11:52

A bit OT but still its about VFM.
For the GZ sub in a sealed box how many watts RMS minimum would be required ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramie2400

dude if you want to go for a VFM,get the GZ Mk2 12inch sub 400wrms in a sealed box it will server your purpose very well

ramie2400 · 3rd March 2008, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

A bit OT but still its about VFM.
For the GZ sub in a sealed box how many watts RMS minimum would be required ?

as my personal experience they work real well with Kenwood 8401 and Blaupunkt GTA4 Mk2 amplifier,for a real budget install,between the two amps i would lock on the Kenwood 8401,cheap,good sq and complete VFM.

moralfibre · 3rd March 2008, 12:47

My vote goes to Ground Zero

. Amazing pounders for the price.

Magma · 3rd March 2008, 14:19

GZ all the way.
Auditioned Ajays car , i think its a sealed box
someone said it correctly about subs
A good sub is one whose presence cant be felt but its absence can -(at lease SQ wise - now im not talking about LBM subs whose presence can be felt a mile away)

low_bass_makker · 3rd March 2008, 16:24

Ya I have also heard couple of GZ subs. They offer very good SQ. And some offer very good SQ with SPL.

sonic_boom · 3rd March 2008, 17:17

I'm wondering which would be the best performing SPL, VFM, DVC (phew)sub ??

jkdas · 3rd March 2008, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_boom

I'm wondering which would be the best performing SPL, VFM, DVC (phew)sub ??

Hertz 300D

12inchers.

low_bass_makker · 3rd March 2008, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Hertz 300D

12inchers.

JK It is not necessary. It depends on ones tastes alot. Also 8k+ sub is not value for money if compared to JBL and Pioneer. And GZ Titanium which quite cheaper when compared to Hertz. But waiting for the Illusion Electra sub.

jkdas · 3rd March 2008, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

JK It is not necessary. It depends on ones tastes alot. Also 8k+ sub is not value for money if compared to JBL and Pioneer. And GZ Titanium which quite cheaper when compared to Hertz. But waiting for the Illusion Electra sub.

maybe. Havent heard others. And I thought 97dB/SPL was the best one can buy now in the Indian market with B&W.

low_bass_makker · 3rd March 2008, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

maybe. Havent heard others. And I thought 97dB/SPL was the best one can buy now in the Indian market with B&W.

As discussed in many thread it is not 97 db / 1 meter / 1 watt and it is not loud as compared to others. Try search some thread.

View Poll Results: Value for Money Performance Subwoofer Brand
JBL	18	38.30%
Sony	3	6.38%
Ground Zero	20	42.55%
Hertz	2	4.26%
Other (Please mention i comment)	4	8.51%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

3rd March 2008, 10:05	#1 (permalink)
gemithomas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 905 View My Garage	Best VFM Performance Subs THis has been in my mind for some time now. Searched around but did not find any particular thread with a comparison. Which is the best Value for Money Sub woofer Brand in terms of Performance. I mean the best at what its supposed to do "BOOM"!! And do it at Value For Money. __________________ "Our world is in its current state because of the choices WE made ...or failed to make"

3rd March 2008, 10:51	#2 (permalink)
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,303 View My Garage	dude if you want to go for a VFM,get the GZ Mk2 12inch sub 400wrms in a sealed box it will server your purpose very well __________________ Behind every successful student there is a girl... But!!,what about unsuccessful student's like "US"?? ...Lots of girls. :D

3rd March 2008, 11:04	#3 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 12,576	JBL & Ground Zero are less expensive than Hertz. And given the cost difference between Sony and JBL/GZ why would we even consider Sony. Another "VFM" brands that could be considered is Pioneer but in some ways is suffers the same fate when compared to JBL or GZ. __________________ Scixelsyd Etinu

3rd March 2008, 12:47	#8 (permalink)
moralfibre Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back to Pune :-) Posts: 3,310 View My Garage	My vote goes to Ground Zero . Amazing pounders for the price. __________________ "As long as there are short, balding, middle-aged men, there will always be a market for the Porsche 911." - A BMW Owner. :) Last edited by moralfibre : 3rd March 2008 at 12:49.

3rd March 2008, 11:16	#4 (permalink)
Amey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 300 View My Garage	I voted for Ground Zero, i have used the Titanium line and i can easily vouch for it.Very good VFM.

3rd March 2008, 11:16	#5 (permalink)
gandolf_thewise Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 25	i think the GZ sub rocks ! It is full on VFM . Pair with a GZ 4ch amp and you wont find anything better sounding this. Fire the compos off the same 4 CH amp and you will have an unbelievable front stage audio experience. I know that there are more expensive and better options available but for the price the GZ sub is definitely more muscle for money.

3rd March 2008, 14:19	#9 (permalink)
Magma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 326	GZ all the way. Auditioned Ajays car , i think its a sealed box someone said it correctly about subs A good sub is one whose presence cant be felt but its absence can -(at lease SQ wise - now im not talking about LBM subs whose presence can be felt a mile away) __________________ An expert is someone who takes a subject you understand and makes it sound confusing.

3rd March 2008, 16:24	#10 (permalink)
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,042 View My Garage	Ya I have also heard couple of GZ subs. They offer very good SQ. And some offer very good SQ with SPL.

3rd March 2008, 17:17	#11 (permalink)
sonic_boom BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 78	I'm wondering which would be the best performing SPL, VFM, DVC (phew)sub ?? __________________ *If 10% of road accidents are due to drunken driving then 90% of accidents are due to driving without drinking...Hmmm...*

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