Do you think you need a subwoofer?


Why almost any one needs subwoofers in their audio systems?

I talk with my audio friends about and each one give me different answers, from: I don't need it, to : I love that.

Some of you use subwoofers and many do in the speakers forum and everywhere.

The question is: why we need subwoofers ? or don't?

My experience tell me that this subwoofers subject is a critical point in the music/sound reproduction in home audio systems.

What do you think?
rauliruegas

Showing 1 response by peepoy2

Greetings Raul,

You seem to be the resident subwoofer expert. I own a pair of Avantgarde speakers (110dB/watt sensitve) designed to have 2 small subs per speaker, however, due to cost constraints, I only have one small sub per speaker. With bass heavy or extremely dynamic material, the subs obviously clip and is quite noticeable. I am currently augmenting the subs with a Velodyne HGS-18 Series 2 with very good result. I am thinking of getting another Velodyne HGS-18 (or DD-series) and have a stereo sub set up, retiring the low powered Avantgarde subs in turn. Am I on the right path or should I just buy another pair of the Avantgarde subs instead? Your thoughts please....

Best regards!