I concur with soix Once I finally got a pair of Velodyne HGS-10s integrated with my KEF LS50s, it opened up the sound so large orchestrations that had been the downfall of the LS50s are presented convincingly. Adding the subs changed the entire experience. I use a Velodyne SMS-1 bass manager to low-pass the subs at 50 Hz with a 24 dB slope to minimize overlap; the SMS-1 also provides acoustic room correction. The LS50s are driven by an Ayre VX-5 Twenty amp, the HGS-10s by the SE outputs of a KX-5 Twenty preamp.
Are subs worth the price for music?
My current speakers are Vandersteen 3A's. I consider them to have a good, solid low end. Specs say 26hz, -3db, if I remember. That's lower than most any music. I'm considering adding a vandy sub, possibly two to the system. My question is, for strictly music, are subs even worth while...$$$......if so, why? What could I expect that's different and/or better than what I'm already hearing..............No experience with subs and music, so forgive the lame question for those of you who already use them.