In my experience if you listen mostly to small scale music then a sub/sat approach is best. If you like large scale music - symphonies, hard rock, maybe big band, then you'll prefer full range speakers. Small woofers aren't satisfying on really dynamic music. You need at least 8", preferably 10" or more woofers. Not subwoofers. Subs are crossed over at 80hz or less. You need a big woofer playing up to at least 200hz to produce the right slam. Little 6.5" drivers won't do it from more than a few feet away.
Full range or subwoofer with bookshelfs for best bass at low to moderate volume?
I have an older subwoofer with bookshelf speakers and the subwoofer is dying. I listen mostly at low to moderate volume and am in the middle of changing over my system as my Pioneer Elite VSX 49 TXI receiver was degrading, also due to age. My question is whether a subwoofer with bookshelf speakers or full range speakers produce more bass at low to moderate volume?
Current system:
Moon Audio 250i integrated amp
Angstrom signature 3 speakers ( 6.5", Seas drivers, 86 DB, 6 Ohm)
Paradigm subwoofer (needs to be replaced)
Denon 2910 used as transport
Looking for an analog sounding dac at this time
Current system:
Moon Audio 250i integrated amp
Angstrom signature 3 speakers ( 6.5", Seas drivers, 86 DB, 6 Ohm)
Paradigm subwoofer (needs to be replaced)
Denon 2910 used as transport
Looking for an analog sounding dac at this time