Best Sub for A9’s
ddjcrna
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Just got my A9’s and believe a sub would help round the bottom end out a little better. Mostly listening to music, variety (rock, jazz. rap, country), want solid full bass, but not overpowering, distorting the rest of the sound. Would like to keep it under $500-600.
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SVS 1000 or 2000 Sealed box.
https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-1000
https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-2000
Or here is a used one on Audiogon.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis93023-svs-sb-12nsd-subwoofers
Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2 -
Just got my A9’s and believe a sub would help round the bottom end out a little better. Mostly listening to music, variety (rock, jazz. rap, country), want solid full bass, but not overpowering, distorting the rest of the sound. Would like to keep it under $500-600.
Before you spend money on something you don't really need, what are you driving the A9's with?
With the proper amplification you will not need a sub with those speakers.
I'll second that suggestion. Unless you really want a subwoofer for HT duty, then the SVS's mentioned would do well.
I would first power the speakers correctly and then make that decision though. The fact that you said you wanted to "round out the bottom end" tells me your underpowering those big boys.
As for amps, look for used ones in the 200 watt per channel range from the likes of Parasound or B&k. Expect to pay anywhere from 400-600.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Yes, you have preouts than enable you to add an amplifier.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's
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^^^what she said^^^
That SVS 12NSD is a nice sub, I wish I would have had the funds for two of them when they were clearing out.
You might also want to look at HSU http://hsuresearch.com/subwoofers.html I like that they can go from sealed to ported with ease.When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music -
Just got my A9’s and believe a sub would help round the bottom end out a little better. Mostly listening to music, variety (rock, jazz. rap, country), want solid full bass, but not overpowering, distorting the rest of the sound. Would like to keep it under $500-600.
Before you spend money on something you don't really need, what are you driving the A9's with?
With the proper amplification you will not need a sub with those speakers.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
onkyo 130W channel
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onkyo 130W channel
There's your real problem. You'll never get what the A9's can do until you drive them with a man's amp. A sub isn't going to help.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Recommendations? Do I need to add an additional amp, if so how much?
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Recommendations? Do I need to add an additional amp, if so how much?
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What is your precise Onkyo receiver, we first have to make sure it has the preouts for a separate amp.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Onkyo TX-RZ820
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You do have preouts so you can add a separate amp. Do you just have the two speakers or are you planning on adding more.
We tend to like Parasound amps. It all depends on what you want to spend, and how many channels you want to amp. Are you open to buying used?Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2 -
I agree an amp would drive those speakers a lot better. Bass needs clean power.
Parasound, can't go wrong if you have the funds
Emotiva, not bad for the price. I've heard the gen 3 are warmer than the older ones. A9 are a bright speaker don't need to add a bright amp.
Outlaw Audio, Nice amps made by ATI or so I've heard. One system with two of their monoblocks did sound real good. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html
When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music -
Think I may go with an Emotive XPA-3 Gen3. About $1200 for 3 channel @ 275 W. The Parasounds a little more than I can do. Still thinking about adding the SVS SB-2000. Will get amp first and go from there. Thanks all for the input.
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Think again and start saving your pennies.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
I would say if you are going to get a sub you either have to go big or just power the a9s well. These speakers love to suck up power, especially if you are using them for their bass.Home Theater Setup
- Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
- Mains - Polk RTi A9's
- External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
- Center - Polk CSiA6
- Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
- Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
- Sub - SVS PC-4000
- T.V. - LG OLED65C7P
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I have the a9s. Love them to pieces but I to have underpowered them. I got 2 subs to go with them. The dsw 660 for both. I started with one it it does amazing with the speakers. I just got curious what 2 would do and my God.... I got them both for cheaper than a good amp would cost. In the future I will definitely be upping my amplification when the funds are good. My reason for going with the subs first is they were both still cheaper than buying a good amp brand new. I've never been a fan of buying used stereo equipment. You never know how people treat their stuff before selling it
