Will I need a Sub?

interj

If I install 5 LC80I's in ceiling for surround sound, will these produce enough bass for watching movies and listening to low music.

duksbak

If you are going to be running a 5.1 using in wall speakers you will still need a sub.

Polk offers some in floor subs if you are looking to do a total in wall system.

interj

Yeah, but the $500 sub requires a $700 Amp. I can't swing that!

engtaz

yes, very much so.

interj

So then since cost does matter,

Would you recommend going with the RC line and a powered sub over the LC line and no sub.

duksbak

Velodyne makes some pretty good, reasonably priced subs. Size and power matters to your room size and personal bass prefrences.

I would recomend the PSW1000...

because it goes to 11

interj

What does,

it goes to 11 mean?

duksbak

The volume control on the front goes to 11


For the "goes to 11" refrence, you need to watch the Spinal Tap move.

scottdwagner

You definitely need a sub for that setup. It's going to sound very thin without one. No offense to Polk (I have loved the many polk speakers I have owned), but I don't think they offer the best performance/dollar ratio out there in the sub department. Try to fit an in room sub into your decor of you can (SVS, Velodyne, Hsu). If not, I heard a Boston Acoustics in wall/floor sub that I liked, I think it was called the sub 10f. You would still need an amp for that one...could probably pick one up cheaply on audiogon.

interj

So will the RC's with a decent sub create good system for HT?

Pepi28

Get the LC's and get an SVS sb12 sub ($699). It is small and hits pretty hard for a little box. Bite the bullet if you have to to get a bangin system that will last you a very long time. SVS also makes a couple less expensive sub's but are a little bigger than the sb12. Check out there website.

THX 3417

A sub bass is almost standardization in many professional cinemas from Dolby SR installations to SR-D so yes a subwoofer should be used. The more subs you install the better the lower end will sound at its best. But please remember a sub bass speaker should only accompany the sound system not overwhelm it.

engtaz

Need sub, it will cover the lower Freq. better then your speakers.