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Does a Sub for Wilson Sophia II make sense?

I went from Martin Logan Electrostats, Aerius, with Genesis sub to Wilson Sophia II. Even with the Aerius, it was no trivial matter to integrate the sub seamlessly. I have a rather large room 18' by 36' with some large openings as well. Based on the measurements by Stereophile, the Wilson's start rolling off around 50 hz. Has anyone tried to integrate a sub with the Wilson Sophia? Also any suggestions on sub is also appreciated. What I was thinking is full range to the Sophias and filling in from 20hz to 50hz with an active sub and adjustable crossover. I listen to records exclusively, all types of music, but mostly rock and then Jazz. My system is
VPI Classic 3 Dynavector XX-2 MKII, Avid Pulsus phono stage, Acurus RL-11 Preamp, Music Reference RM-9 MKII amp (Genalex Gold Lion KT77 and Russian 6922) and Sophia II speakers.
Thanks in advance for any help.
captain_winters

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lloydelee21
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Captain W...congrats. Great speakers. I would definitely suggest the hard work involved in the blending the speakers should be worthwhile. I have done it with my old Wilson X1s...i run the sub in parallel to my main speakers (the main speakers fun full range). And then i cut off my sub above 41hz. Your speakers will be different, but my sub is in for repair and i am missing it!

YMMV...good luck and enjoy your system!
lloydelee21
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Jfrech has a good point if you wish to go for multiple improvements. Since you own the sub already (Genesis?)...it's 'free' other than your time/effort to try to blend the sub with your existing Sophias, and i would vote go for it...i dont think you will regret it providing the set up is good. Good luck and enjoy!!
lloydelee21
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Captain W,

I do the same...but over time have learned as i have gotten to know my room and system...each time i add a new cable or component...the changes required to my sub take less and less time to figure out...and i tend not to have overly powerful bass anymore. and i admit having owned Velodyne consecutively since '95...i do enjoy my bass.

If you no longer own the sub...that is different then. For me...it is worth it...but that would definitely not be the same for everyone.

Guess the right question is: what are you really looking for in your next move? True Full range frequency wise...or fuller soundstage? They are related but not necessarily one and the same.
lloydelee21
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It is for me...without question.
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