I'd go with the Vandersteen subs for a few reasons. One they are probably voiced to match Vandersteen main speakers so they'll blend better with much less color differences. Second they include the 11 band Vandersteen bass controls which will allow easier solutions to room problems, a major factor in bass response. Finally they include a high pass filter which the RELs and other subs don't. This reduces the main speaker bottom driver extension increasing power handling and also improving the openness and clarity of the main speaker bottom driver. And fourth the Vandersteen loading is closed box which has superior bass quality to ported or passive radiator loading. For all these reasons logically this is a no brainer choice. But as always it's still always best to have a real audition before buying or the right of trade back if they aren't what you are looking for.
Best subwoofer to pair with Vandersteen Treo CTs??
I really enjoy my Vandersteen Treo CTs and while the bass is good and goes down to 35 Hz or so, I'm missing the bass I used to hear when I had a subwoofer with a prior system. My listening space is 286 square feet with a 14-foot cathedral ceiling at peak, and it only has a partial wall separating the space from a kitchen and dining room (all open) behind the speakers with considerable space on either side of the speakers (one side opens into a hallway). I've been considering REL subs and the Vandersteen Sub Three, but older threads have also suggested Rhythmik and others. REL's "subwoofer finder" suggests the S/812 but I've heard others say a REL S/510 would be sufficient. I will appreciate any opinions you may have that will help ease my decision-making.
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@aphilc Have you joined and/or read comments on the Vandersteen Owners Forum? Plenty of friendlies there with direct experience. Cheers, Spencer |
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