Athena Subwoofers any good?

[bullion]

I think someone in this forum a while back told me that Athena subwoofers were a great subwoofer for the money. Is this true? I found a good deal on their 8" sub. Here is the product link....let me know what you think

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....5&type=product

[markw]

I love my Athenas (F1s, B2s and a C1). A better buy will be hard to come by. But, dollar for dollar, I think better buys than their 300/400 exist with careful shopping.

[Jack]

I apologize for detouring from this thread, but I have to know...was your signature quote really uttered by Ms. Carey? I know she's not the brightest bulb, BUT HOLY S**T!! Jack

[markw]

I think so but I can't swear to it. I got this and several other quites from various famous personalities in an email several years ago. My plan is to rotate these occasionally.

I have heard this quite from other sources besides this email, though. I have heard some doozeys over the years and this wouldn't surprise me.

[Woochifer]

I think so but I can't swear to it. I got this and several other quites from various famous personalities in an email several years ago. My plan is to rotate these occasionally.

I have heard this quite from other sources besides this email, though. I have heard some doozeys over the years and this wouldn't surprise me.

Actually, I think that quote is a hoax that got circulated around via e-mail a few years ago, though it is pretty funny. Still, considering how poorly she comes across during interviews, it's not outside the rhelm of believability.

[markw]

In all fairness, if it's a hoax, it's history. Oh well, back to the axioms.

[agtpunx40]

slickdeals.com says it's sold out now so you almost definatly won't be able to order at that price

[bullion]

Yeah, I found the deal via slickdeals. As far as I know, the deal is only on the P300, not the P400. I personally am able to get the deal on the P300 still because I worked there for about 3 years and I know ways around the fact that it is sold out. Any ways, thanks for the info. I'll let you know what I think of it if I decide to buy it.

[Mark111867]

I bought the AS-P300 last summer and have been very happy with it. I'm using mine in a 2 channel system. It really made a big difference in my system. Good luck.

-Mark

[bullion]

For those of you who own an Athena subwoofer....what do you like about it the most? Also, can the P300 handle big bass applications like explosions in movies or music in general that has a lot of bass?

[uncooked]

i think it could becuase like i said i have the p.5, which is the sub under the p300 and it ALMOST can handle it all but not quite, so i would think becuase the p300 is the next sub up it would be able to handle it better.

the p.5 and p300 are almost the same, the p300 is front firing and the p.5 is downfiring, the p300 is just better quality and a tighter woofer that snaps back quicker, mine goes all boomy and out of control. same amplifier though 100 rms and 300 peak.