I am looking for a new sub to replace my current JBL PB-10 sub. The JBL has been a fine unit over the years, and performs well for modest HT needs. However it is downward firing, and having wood floors, I need/want a front firing sub. My room is about 13x19, 8 foot ceilings. Sub will be used for both music and HT. My emphasis is music, although it will get used for HT more. But my feeling is if it sounds good for music, than it will be good enough for HT. I do not need or want wall shaking bass, as my main living space is fairly small, and I have 2, soon to be 3 kids, who after 8 p.m. I don't want it loud enough to wake them. Receiver is a NAD T743, main speakers for now are Energy C-3. Budget for this sub around $400.

From what I have seen out there, the Adire Rava seems like everything I want in a sub, and it looks great too. Obviously I can't try one out though, til I buy it. I have a local dealer that sells Klipsch reference, Boston Acoustics, Monitor Audio and PSB. MA sells an entry level sub, the asw-100, but at $389, the Adire seems like a better sub. Anything else I should look at by Velodyne, Paradigm or B&W? I would buy used, but would prefer new.

My emphasis is on musical bass, where I can hear the notes of a bass guitar or a string bass being played, vs. the slam of some subs (I used to play string bass). My musical tastes are varied, from classical to blues to progressive rock and a few things inbetween. Rap/hip hop not of importance.

Is there a better sub I should be considering in the $400 range than the Adire? Thanks.