Anyone here using a sub with Monitor 5s?

slow_polk7
slow_polk7 Posts: 34
in Vintage Speakers
I'm seriously considering one of the REL "T" series subwoofers to shore up the bottom end of my otherwise fine Monitor 5s. My vintage receiver has no provision for LFE, or sub-out, or even "main-in/pre-out"

The RELs I'm considering have Speakon interconnects for a high-level connection to the receiver's speaker terminals.

Interested in any/all observations regarding the above-referenced combo (as well as any Monitor series Polks close to same)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    Good move.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,512
    edited March 2020
    You won't regret it one bit. Adding a subwoofer to my 7B's has been a game changer. I also am using the speaker level inputs because I don't have a preamp at this point in time. I wouldn't choose a sub that doesn't do at least down to 25 Hz +/-3dB
    George / NJ

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    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
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