Subwoofer to pair with my Snell CV speakers

newbie308
newbie308 Posts: 770
in 2 Channel Audio
I have been considering adding a subwoofer to my two channel system. My speakers are Snell Acoustic C/V. I was studying the nearfield frequency measurements I found on Streophile, and it looks like a sub would fill in the bottom end where these speakers roll off.

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My budget would be under $1500 for the sub and I'm not opposed to buying used. I do not want a high gloss finish, but I would like wood grain if possible. My room is 10 feet wide by 17 feet with 8 foot ceiling. I'm looking for suggestions.
Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    Does your preamp have a sub out or how are you planning on doing the bass management/integration?
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 770
    I would have to use the speaker level inputs. The preamp does not have sub out.
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,703
    Take a look at Rythmik.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    Rythmik makes good subs
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    For your budget, Rythmik.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 770
    Seems like a concensus. Thanks!
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited December 2022
    It's hard to beat servo subs, which Rythmik are. I would have recommended Velodyne, but their servo subs are a lot more money.
    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

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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    On the used market Martin Logan is hard to beat. Grotto, descent, depth, all sealed servo subs. I had the Grotto and it was one of the most musical subs I’ve owned, and I’ve had a few over the years 😂
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,145
    F1nut wrote: »
    It's hard to beat servo subs <snip>

    Spot on.

    Tom

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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    @newbie308…

    Do not purchase a sub, instead send those Snells my way; I will take the sub-matching burden off your hands.

    😜
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    @newbie308…

    Do not purchase a sub, instead send those Snells my way; I will take the sub-matching burden off your hands.

    😜

    I always wanted to hear these Snell Illusion loudspeakers...Joseph D'Appolito was the designer....hubba hubba

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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 770
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    @newbie308…

    Do not purchase a sub, instead send those Snells my way; I will take the sub-matching burden off your hands.

    😜

    I always wanted to hear these Snell Illusion loudspeakers...Joseph D'Appolito was the designer....hubba hubba

    126m37tvsb32.png

    There's someone selling a pair of those within an hour's drive from me for $10k. I'm not a fan of the piano black though. I don't have the time to be constantly dusting my speakers.
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    newbie308 wrote: »
    There's someone selling a pair of those within an hour's drive from me for $10k. I'm not a fan of the piano black though. I don't have the time to be constantly dusting my speakers.

    I dust my speakers, my rack, and all of my components with a soft microfiber towel before every listen. :)
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 770

    Clipdat wrote: »
    I dust my speakers, my rack, and all of my components with a soft microfiber towel before every listen. :)

    I dust mine once every five years whether they need it or not... :D

    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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