Velodyne VX-10

Pros: Affordable, compact, detailed instructions, volume & crossover control, multiple set-up options, excellent bass response!

Cons: No remote, requires fine tuning between receiver and subwoofer to get the correct setting.

The Bottom Line: Velodyne makes excellent subwoofers, their entry-level sub proves their reputation. Consider the room size when buying a subwoofer for your system because it can make or break your viewing/listening experience.

Review: Every time I watch a DVD where the LFE's (low frequency effects, aka the .1 or subwoofer response) on my receiver is going crazy, my Sony SA-WM20 just couldn't keep up. I start to hear distortion like paper ratting in the subwoofer. Because of this ...

Pros: Great value, quality construction and wonderful room-filling bass effects.

Cons: Volume knob below cross-over knob (a minor quibble).

The Bottom Line: The VX-10 is a great addition to a stereo system to enhance music and movie playback.

Review: To round out my inexpensive component stereo system and create a "near" home theater system, I knew I needed a subwoofer. I have already reviewed the individual components of my system, but for quick reference, they are a Onkyo TX-SR304 A/V receiver, ...

Pros: excellent low bass. attractive well built cabinet cant buy a better sub for the money.

Cons: dont have any cons except maybe the neighbors noise complaints

Review: I had just bought the vx 10 subwoffer on sale at an electronics store at a excellent price. got it home and was originally going to use it as a computer sub woffer hooked up to a sony micro mini system for mp3's . wanted to try it on a home theater i am ...