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Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer

I have a pair of REL Ti9 subs in my dedicated listening room which is 12 x 17. I am looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers that would pair well with the subs. Searching on my own and watching reviews has made a choice even worse. So many to choose from. I mostly listen to jazz and blues with some classic rock thrown in. I have a good SACD collection and several dsd files. There are no audiophile stores close to me.

Any input would be appreciated.

m20j201
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tony1954
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@desktopguy 

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desktopguy
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HAH!

(wait--I thought it was three times a day)

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macguy
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Dear Sir;

Bandwidth limiting, use a high pass filter.  Don't send all the bass to the satellite speakers.  Let the sub do the bottom octaves(20 to 40, 40 to 80hz.).  Intermodulation distortion from the satellite bass/midrange driver will be reduced resulting in clearer sound especially at higher sound presure levels (SPL).  Trying to guess the crossover point(blending) without measuring equipment is not good methodology.  I used woofers in the past without a high pass filter and was never able to obtain good results.  The sub I now use contains a high pass filter and I get good results from all my speakers(12 pairs) ported or not.

Hope this helps

Have a good one

Macguy audiophile since 1973

g9taylor
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Joseph Audio Pulsars pair beautifully with REL subs.

robshaw
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Fritz carbon 7se mk2.    I have a smaller room 13x14 with a sealed SVS SB3000, good electronics and just Rock and Roll. I have spoken with Fritz several times, and told him and others how happy I have been with them. They are in this system forever. Just my 2cents. Robert TN

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