WHich sub to get?
hey guys, i put this question here instead of the sub section because its not about tweaking a sub, but selection of the correct sub for my system.
I'm getting a Cambridge 740A and a pair of b&w 684's. i went to the store and tried them out, compared them to some lsi9's, and like these ones. But they are a little weak on the bass. In about a month I'm gonna go out and get a sub, but i was wondering what would be a good sub for what i want. I don't listen to rap or hip hop, i don't want an obscene vibrating box messing up the clarity and complexity of my system, which i think sounds great. But something to make it a bit fuller. The 684's have a 1'in tweeter, and a pair of 6.5'in cones. One is designated for bass, and the other is for mids and bass. It sounds good, but i want to thicken it up. Something with a fast response time and that will not over power the 684's, but enhance them. Sorry if i sound picky, lol. Anyone have an idea of what i should be looking into?
I'm getting a Cambridge 740A and a pair of b&w 684's. i went to the store and tried them out, compared them to some lsi9's, and like these ones. But they are a little weak on the bass. In about a month I'm gonna go out and get a sub, but i was wondering what would be a good sub for what i want. I don't listen to rap or hip hop, i don't want an obscene vibrating box messing up the clarity and complexity of my system, which i think sounds great. But something to make it a bit fuller. The 684's have a 1'in tweeter, and a pair of 6.5'in cones. One is designated for bass, and the other is for mids and bass. It sounds good, but i want to thicken it up. Something with a fast response time and that will not over power the 684's, but enhance them. Sorry if i sound picky, lol. Anyone have an idea of what i should be looking into?
Project Debut Carbon, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
Cambridge Audio 740a, only using preamp section.
Parasound HCA 2200 mk2.
Dahlquist DQ10's, passive dahlquist crossover @ sub.
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Cambridge Audio 740a, only using preamp section.
Parasound HCA 2200 mk2.
Dahlquist DQ10's, passive dahlquist crossover @ sub.
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Most anything by Martin Logan, Totem or REL. I've also heard the new Polk subs are a good bang for the buck.
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What about a B&W sub?
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What's your budget?
Have you checked out some of the internet direct retailers? You can usually get a lot more sub for your money.
Some you may want to take a look at are:
HSU
SVS
Elemental Designs
Epik
Outlaw
AV123 (MFW-15)Samsung 5085
Denon 1909
Polk RTi A5 Fronts
Polk CSi A4 Center
Polk FXi A4 Surrounds
MFW-15 Sub -
To complete the spectrum of frequencies without messing with the sonic quality that you already have? I'd check out the Polk Audio DSW lineup. Polk has come a long way with their subs and they are definitely worthy of your consideration.~ 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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Velodyne SPL or DD series. No need to look any further."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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Snell, ML, Velo
What's your budget?Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors** -
hey guys, thanks for the info. After thinking about it, i decided to upgrade the B&W 684's to the 683's, which are a 3-way with 2 bass drivers. This should solve the problem, as they do a really good job at reproducing those lower frequencies. my budget was going to be about $300, which was the cost of the upgrade fro the 684 to the 683's.
cheers!Project Debut Carbon, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
Cambridge Audio 740a, only using preamp section.
Parasound HCA 2200 mk2.
Dahlquist DQ10's, passive dahlquist crossover @ sub.
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Good choice. I love the B&W 683's.Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
