Nice strong,solid bass - doesn''t sound like someone flapping their lips. Matches my other AR speakers perfectly Great build quality, nice looking. Excellent value for the money.

size - fairly large. Could possible use bigger internal amplifier?

I must say that I am impressed by this subs performance. I don''t think you can find a better performing sub in this price range - or even higher for that matter. The sound it produces is perfectly matched with the rest of my AR speakers - 328ps fronts, 216ps rears and center. Some people claimed the sub to be "directional". I just can''t see why?? This sub just disappears in my living room. If you didn''t see it, you wouldn''t know it was there! It is an excellent value for the money which is why I think it deserves the 4 star rating that it has been given. Give it a listen - to each his own. It does deserve an audition before you purchase anything else. For those people comparing it to much more expensive subs: It''s not the AR that has to prove something - it''s the more expensive sub that has to sell itself. If it doesn''t sound like $200 or $300 more should, then why would I spend the xtra money? If your looking for excellent sound and value for the money, this is the one.

Solid construction, nice looking, and sounds like a much more expensive sub. Nice, solid bass. Matches the other AR series speakers perfectly. Doesn''t sound like someone flapping their lips...

Large in size and amp may be a little small.

I must say that I am impressed by this sub. For the money, you can''t find anything better. It is a solid performer and matches the rest of my AR series speakers perfectly. Some people said this sub was "directional", but I don''t see why. I have mine placed in a corner next to my AR 328PS main speakers and it they play together seamlessly. For the $330 Canadian, I don''t think I could find a better sub. The value is extrordinary. People need to keep in mind that this is not a $1000 dollar sub, so it is expected to have some shortcoming when compared to one. Dollar for dollar, the best sub out there.

SOunds great with movies...especially in action movies.

Not the best with music

I bought this to go with the rest of my AR speakers. Not a bad sub for the price. I have mine in the rear corner to feel the bass. Had it up front but didn''t do anything for me. Have it set at about 80hz and volume a little past half mark. Better for movies then music....but I bought it more for movies. Wouldn''t mind another one if I had the money.

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Punchy, deep bass. Construction.

Directional

I purchased this sub around a year ago. I was inmediatly impressed with the sound of it. Tight, strong, deep bass, not boomy as someone else said. Any sub can sound boomy if you crank it up. Normally, one uses different settings (volume and Xover points)for DVDs and CDs. I mean, if you are trying to disturb the peace of the hood, you are probably over-doing the settings. Main speakers can sound very good, only by using a tiny bit of sub-volume and correct Xover points. Although, it is directional, and it best performance placing it right on a corner with port facing toward the room, you can feel the punch this sub puts out. Of course there are better subs out there, but not at this price. If you are in a hunting for a budget sub, that can go deep, this could be it. They are even cheaper at this point. Around $150

Performance.

Size, this thing is huge.

It was a toss up between this sub and the JBL PB10. I have JBL speakers (NSP1) so I was leaning toward the JBL, ''til I heard the AR. Sounded a lot better than the PB10. I guess the 2" difference between woofers does something. The JBL has a 150W amp compared to 120 for the AR, but since I don''t crank it, that''s a moot point. I know I''ll probably get crucified for saying this but, I heard the AR sub compared to a Klipsch sub (don''t know which model) that cost more than twice as much, and the Klipsch sounded like total crap. The JBL sounded better than the Klipsch. But go out and listen for yourself. If you''re looking for a good, inexpensive powered subwoofer, check this one out. My system (for now): JVC AV32F702 TV (P.O.S.) H/K AVR520 receiver JBL NSP1 speakers JVC XV-S45GD DVD Monster XP Navajo White speaker wire Acoustic Research cables (Perf. & Pro

Build quality,finish,looks and performence.

None.

I have owned this sub for over a year, love it so much i bought another one 2 weeks ago. Now i have 2, & let me tell you one was really great but to is just incredible! I have read articles on having more than one sub, everything they said is true. Having more than one really makes a diference, the bass sounds like it''s comming from all around you! It also does not sound boomy, it''s full,strong and real. I also notice a difference between the new one and the old. 1. the cross over is different my 1st sub is 80-220, the new sub is 50-150 much better in my opinnon i thought 80-220 was to higher anyway. 2. my 1st sub has a paper cone w/foam surround, the new sub has a rubber surround and coating over the driver. 3. the new sub is a little heavier than the 1st sub, other than that it looks the same from the out side. If you you own one of these subs and like it, consider getting another one at these prices why not! My system is: Sony Str-de 845-A/V receiver Sony DVP-530D-DVD player Acoustic Research SC2-Center Acoustic Research S50-Mains Acoustic Research S20-Rears Acoustic Research (2)112PS-Subwoofers

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Sound - IF you don''t like it, you set it up wrong or your reciever is junk. COST

Poor manual if you''re a fist time sub owner. Not idiot proof, AR told me a few different ways to hook it up.

Wow! $140 + $45 shipping. Great subwoofer, but I didn''t think so at first. If you hookup the right and left speaker inputs you''re going to get great sound right out of the box, at least I did. BUT...use the RCA jacks to input the sound from your reciever (lower output) and you loose some of the kick. If you can''t adjust your reciever''s sub. output you may not want to use the RCA sub hookup. I am able to adjust the sub output / crossover / watts / imp. etc. with my reciever all that was needed was a little more amps to the sub. This may be due to my placement. My placement is 50''(of wire) from my reciever, a little far by most peoples standards. Good wire will help, DON''T skimp here, it really does help. Make sure it is sheilded if you are going in the ceiling and stay away from light & transformers with the wire. Music is great with this sub. Most people talk about the adjustments, it''s not that bad. I do suggest putting the sub in a corner if you can, it will make all difference, against the wall in the middle doesn''t do it like a corner. Hook up some temporary wires and move the sub around a bit and play with the location. You''ll be suprised on how much you notice the difference in sound. My sub is in a back corner of my room. I think I can rattle the dishes in my neighbors kitchen if I tried. Movies Kick butt - My friend owns the Mummy DVD and has seen the movie many times. He jumped out of his skin in part when he heard the great sound from my system, it was kinda funny. Bottom line; 1. Take the time to figure it out. AR help line guys are right-to-the-point and make up for the manual. Call them if you think it sounds bad or weak, they''ll fix you up. I don''t think the people who bad mouth this sub would have if they called AR and asked for help. 2. If you do step 1 you''ll love it!

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Cost, Cost, Cost. Relaible sound, especially with movies.

Adjustment needed for music so it is not too weak or too strong.

This is my first sub, and not by choice. My wife insisted that I get rid of my "huge speakers that take up half the living room" so I did. I am running these with a set of Definitive Tech. Pro80''s (I refused to pay $400.00 for the DT sub) and for music and it is really not that bac. In fact, I am plesently suprised at the sound the only drawback is it may need volume adjusting with different types of music. However, once you have it right it really sounds pretty much like an "box" speaker. I THINK the key is to get a GOOD set of speakers to run with it. I really like the combination I have with the DTs. Finally, the salesman at the local DT store here told me to spend the most on the small speakers and any sub will be fine. For movies this cannot be beat. It makes my old big speakers sound pathetic. So, in conclusion, good for music, great for movies. I have it wired with a single RCA sub cable, not the speaker in/out connection. I find this far more simple and did not notice any sound quality difference.

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PRICE! Features. Great range of crossover freq selection. Only for the technical that need it. If you are not technical, then get someone who is to help you out so that you can get the most of this unit.

Finish is somewhat acceptable. With the bump pads installed, cabinet still seemed a little uneven.

For the price, I got 2 of them. I replace a 15" home modified Dual Voice Coil subwoofer. I got rid of that and gave it to my brother in law, and installed these 2, and am very pleased. I have the volume turned up to about half, with the freq set to 50hz, I have to say these fill in the make you feel it bass, that my B&W''s do not do. So far so good, and these make my B&W''s more enjoyable than they already are.

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good, clear sound at low volumes.the sound is ok.

sounds like it farts when it is at hi volume levels.priced too hi for only 120w Rms.heats up and dont cool down that easy.(i moved up to the ARS300,and it is one of the most awsome subs around. read up on it if the AR112 doesnt get the job done, because it blows this one away).

all my speakers are by Acoustic Research. And all my electroncs are SONY.(Includes- reciever,cd,dvd,ps2,vcr,bigscreen,md,tapedeck, ect.) Needless to say, But Acoustic Research seakers match up very nicely.

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