That is a decent price range for new subs and you could even cut the price in half going used.
Perhaps the most musical sub for this price break is the Bag End Infrasub 18 inch subwoofer sells new for $1600 or used for $800. I've had in my house for several weeks and could not believe that an 18 inch sub could be so tight. Stereophile's Michael Fremer gave this sub a very high rating.
I chose Triad's platinum 18 inch sub. Sonically one step down from the Bag End but still very musical from 35Hz down to 18 Hz.
There are a few other subs out there to consider, but not many as many are just boomy without musical definition. You should not compromise at this price on a sub that will not reproduce down to a min of 20Hz and preferably down to 18Hz or lower.
Perhaps the most musical sub for this price break is the Bag End Infrasub 18 inch subwoofer sells new for $1600 or used for $800. I've had in my house for several weeks and could not believe that an 18 inch sub could be so tight. Stereophile's Michael Fremer gave this sub a very high rating.
I chose Triad's platinum 18 inch sub. Sonically one step down from the Bag End but still very musical from 35Hz down to 18 Hz.
There are a few other subs out there to consider, but not many as many are just boomy without musical definition. You should not compromise at this price on a sub that will not reproduce down to a min of 20Hz and preferably down to 18Hz or lower.