Adding a sub to my 2 channel

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited July 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm thinking of adding a sub to my 2 channel. This will be a passive sub and I'll be using a Parasound HCA-1000 amp to drive it. Now, I need a crossover and to be able to control the sub's volume/output. Can I use the Paradigm X-30? Or do I need something else? Suggestions please.

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  • meirco11
    meirco11 Posts: 47
    edited July 2008
    hi.
    adding a sub to to your 2 channel system is a nice thing.
    to my 2 ch.(hk 3480 and polk rti a7)i connect a very good sub(dsw pro 500 polkaudio)and it is very musical corp.
    my system:
    hk 3480 (120w x2)
    polkaudio rti a7 (cherry finish)
    sony cdp 591
    nad cdp 542
    monster cable z1 reference
    rca monster cable m1000i
    rca monster cable m300.

    thank you all.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    I'm thinking of adding a sub to my 2 channel. This will be a passive sub and I'll be using a Parasound HCA-1000 amp to drive it. Now, I need a crossover and to be able to control the sub's volume/output. Can I use the Paradigm X-30? Or do I need something else? Suggestions please.

    Chuck

    A x-30 will work fine. I used one for a year with my 2ch rig to send bass to my SVS, worked great. It has a fully variable adjustable x-over point, phase adjustment, and adjustable volume control.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69423
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    Sounds like 1/2 and 1/2 on the subject. All in what you listen to and the lengths you'll go to fine tune your system. It seems this subject is as touchy as Intel vs AMD.

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    Sounds like 1/2 and 1/2 on the subject.
    If your speakers need help below 40hz or so then adding a subwoofer (or 2) will be benificial.The key is integration so that it blends seamlessly with the mains.To achieve this the crossover needs to have lots of adjustability and as Gaara mentioned the X30 with its xover,phase and level controls should work great.Worth a try might be the versatile and inexpensve rechorn F1.http://www.reckhorn.com/index.php?ln=en&prod=f1 Unfortunately it does not have a phase switch so you would have to reverse the speaker wires on the sub to see which polarity is correct.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited July 2008
    GV#27 wrote: »
    If your speakers need help below 40hz or so then adding a subwoofer (or 2) will be benificial.The key is integration so that it blends seamlessly with the mains.To achieve this the crossover needs to have lots of adjustability and as Gaara mentioned the X30 with its xover,phase and level controls should work great.Worth a try might be the versatile and inexpensve rechorn F1.http://www.reckhorn.com/index.php?ln=en&prod=f1 Unfortunately it does not have a phase switch so you would have to reverse the speaker wires on the sub to see which polarity is correct.

    How much in US Currency is that reckhorn?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    DaveMuell wrote: »
    How much in US Currency is that reckhorn?
    $45.00
    http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=F-1
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited July 2008
    Reckhorn is good stuff. I use the B-1 for my dual subs for 2-channel. Works great. And yes, you NEED a sub (or two).
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    What to do...what to do???

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited July 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Reckhorn is good stuff. I use the B-1 for my dual subs for 2-channel. Works great. And yes, you NEED a sub (or two).

    What EB said!! I don't care what speakers you have...adding a good sub or two will utterly transform your listening pleasure. A single pair of speakers just can't compete with a sub for quality bass.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited July 2008
    Not only that, but I have found when the sub is properly dialed in that the sound stage widens, has more presence and the mids can sound a little smoother. I have come to the conclusion that a sub will be in the 2-channel mix always. If anything changes it will be the SMS-1, SC's, amplifier or another upgrade to the sub itself. Plus, in certain configurations it relieves the main amp of some of the highest energy draw [bass] to let it do it's thing with more available power and headroom. What's not to like about that?

    To me, listening without a sub is like listening to the SDA's without the interconnect. Lifeless and dull. The properly dialed in sub just completes the reproduction of sound. That, I can dig. Really dig.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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