Glad u like the sony ..Not a good choice for sub...u can ask https://m.facebook.com/maxxaudiovisual/ for second hand svs pb1000 should be around 2k..save up more for better sub bro the sub going to be with u for coming years don't waste money for cheap sub... http://www.stylelaser.com.my/product/elac-...ered-subwoofer/ this is cheaper than svs http://www.stylelaser.com.my/product/elac-...ered-subwoofer/ ..u can ask fx20 in forum lowyat for Anthony Gallo Classico CLS-12 subwoofer for around 2.5k...still svs is the winner 😋

Don't know why you so skeptical. I have subs that are 15 years old and never even serviced once, still works like a charm until today. If only they had the beastly power of modern subs to extend below 25hz, but they don't.

You're buying a quality product. Not a fart box bolted with a puny driver and questionable magnet, along with an amplifier made out of plastic caps.

If new is out of your wallet limit, then get second hand. It's absolutely a viable reason. Believe it or not, many audiophiles take care of their systems like its some divine shrine. I haven't seen many with their systems being on its deathbed. Not even ones that are over a decade old.
To answer your sub selection in the above post, both subs are meh. Nothing special, but not absolutely terrible either. My suggestion is to save up another 1-2k to get a good sub that will last you for many years.

No worries u can buy second hand sub with confident just get it from reliable seller like maxxaudiovisual or actsesseory..this people are svs dealer for Malaysia..u can ask them for second hand unit..some of second hand unit have warranty..if tight budget second hand svs pb1000 will be a good deal for smaller space..

You didn't state the size of your living room, so no one can give you an accurate answer. Sub + room size = x performance, they are both related.

A sealed sub will never have the output of a ported sub, this is simply physics. Ported subs has a port to push more air and they are usually in a bigger enclosure, these 2 things alone will always beat a sealed sub especially when it comes to frequencies under 30hz. The difference is even more significant under 20hz (ULF).

You mentioned you live in a condo. I have no idea how thick your condo walls are, but the chances of annoying all your neighbours is pretty high if you opt for a sub that pushes a lot of output in the lower octaves. A single SB1000 will do pretty well in room sizes around 1300 cu. ft (or 130 square feet~). By "well" I mean solid output down to 25hz~, which in comparison to many RM1k+ subs is substantial.

My suggestion, get a SB1000 now. Then in the future get another SB1000. Engage in multiple subs, not just a single one.

Go with brother ssjben advised..it's normal when u have luck u will get second hand pb1000 if not have to wait till someone to let go their svs..for condo svs sb1000 still a good choice..try nego abit...
Sifu hehe im getting heart attack...I think should be below 2.5k last time 2k below.. for pb2000 and sb2000 3.8k last time more cheaper haiish eyeing on 2000 series...