This hasn't been brought up in a few years. If you are using a subwoofer at gigs, which one do you use? I'm searching for a good but not-too-heavy subwoofer.
I have heard that some use a Logitech computer speaker system for its sub. I have seen a Roland sub that is fairly small/light, made for use in conjunction with their keyboard amps. But I haven't tried/heard it.

I bought a Meyer Sound (very high end) sub, and it is incredible -but at 66 lbs. it's not exactly light. It's still the lightest pro subwoofer I could find; many were closer to 100 lbs. My Meyer Sound is a bit overkill (this co. makes speakers for stadiums and high end touring rigs etc). but I got it for relatively low weight. Now I wonder if there is anything else lighter but with enough power for say a 500-person gig where you want some "thump" on the dance floor?

Using Technics KN-7000 and Yamaha S900

Jim

Jim I believe weight and quality go together when it comes to a great sub woofer..

I use a Yorkville 700 watt sub woofer...weighs around 100 pounds..and it really does blow the windows out[as Gary always says]..

I use the sub only for the Logitech z5500 with 2 JBL Eon G2 10's. That sub will rattle the windows. 188 watts RMS. There is a volume boost if needed, but I only use a little of that, with plenty to spare.

It weighs only 34 lbs and I easily haul it using a rolling duffle bag. You can get them on approval if you need to order one.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002WPSBC/km-20/ref=nosim

I really think if you try this one out, your search will end

Best
Scott
http://ScottLMusic.com

Weight has absolutely NOTHING to do with quality--if it did all the Peavey speakers would be the best you could buy. The quality of a sub depends upon the length of the speaker's throw, and the material the speaker cone is constructed from. You can have a very light subwoofer and still blow the windows out of the venue. That Logitech Z-5500 sub is awesome. Fran, however, wouldn't know--he never tried or owned one.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Can one use the Z5500 sub on it's own without the other speakers connected?

Trevor

I dont think a computer speaker like the Z5500 is gonna do the job efficiently at an affair with 500 people........
serious Sub/Bass requires serious
Sub Woofers w/serious Power.

I have an EV Sb120a 300w sub and I think it is fantastic. It weighs less than a Mackie i300 speaker and is the same size as the EV SX series enclosures. The current model is called Sb122 and I think there are other models out there. Great size, weight and SOUND. I picked my used model up for about $200 and haven't regretted it for one second. Quality is worth the price!
Sb122

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Trevor, Yes you can, I use a line out of my Tyros to connect the sub, which gives you independant volume over the sub. Works great with my PSM10P self powered Crates.

Jim