I need a sub for my LSi system

confused1234
confused1234 Posts: 22
edited May 2006 in Electronics
I have the system listed below in my living room. The room is 12'x19'. Do I need a seperate sub to go along with the two subs in the LSi25s?


TV - Pioneer Elite 1130HD
DVD - Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi
Receiver/Preamp: - Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV
Amp: - Outlaw 770
Speakers
Front - LSi25
Center - LSiC
Surround - LSiFX
Cables: Blue Jeans Cables
TV - Pioneer Elite 1130HD
DVD - Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi
Receiver/Preamp: - Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV
:DFinally an Amp: - Sunfire Cinema Grand 200~5
Speakers
Fronts - LSi25
Center - LSiC
Surround - LSiFX
Cables: Blue Jeans Cables


NOW :eek: Gotta find a suuuuubwoofer!!:eek:
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Comments

  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2006
    only if you think you need a sub. a seperate sub will pick up where your LSi25's drop off... for some people a seperate sub is a must have.. for other's it's not that important.

    do you listen to music or movies with your system?
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2006
    If you use your system for movies then yes you need a good sub. Unfortunately there is not much under $500 that will provide you much improvement over just running your LSi25's.

    I would say yes (for a video system not just multi channel music) you need a sub but don't worry about purchasing one until you get $750-$1200 together to purchase one. (then audition and get the best one you can for the money)

    Michael

    BTW - yes, I did pull those price figures out of my ****, but if you spend much less than that - there is a good chance it will be wasted as it may not provide the improvement you are trying to get.

    A much cheaper option (since you have the 770 with a 5.0 system) would be to go with an IB or DIY sub and run the sub off the left over channels from your 770. If you go that route - ignore the prices listed above.......
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)