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Odd subwoofer question.

I am not a sub woofer guy. Have played around with a few. Both high end and mid level. They never did much for my primary system (Aerial Acoustics 7B towers, AR tube pre, Levinson amp). But, I don’t really know anything about subs or how to optimize them.

Anyway, in my living room my secondary system for casual listening consists of a pair of inherited Aerial Acoustics 6T towers driven by a Sonos Amp. I know. Long story. But in truth the Sonos Amp does a really good job and ties the 6Ts into the house system.

I’d say 75% of the time I am totally happy with how this system sounds. At times I’m amazed how good it sounds. But, sometimes I do wonder if a sub would add anything.

My audio fetish is tight, precise bass.

I’m looking for advice on a sub woofer to try. Given the nature of this system I am not looking for anything high end or complicated. But also wondering if a modestly priced sub is just going to muddy the waters. All advice appreciated.

The Sonos Amp does have sub output.

Thanks.

 

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Inate,

In an effort to learn how to assemble a good system I visited

people whose opinions seemed well founded in order to hear 

and see what they did. 

The ones with what I felt were the best systems all used subs.

Prior to that I felt like you did about them. 

I decided to do a toe dip by adding the REL t5x $700. An 8" down-firing sub.

Small footprint. No advertising to look at.  Love the thing!

A hard core audiophile would buy 4 subs with a separate amp.

I am not that guy. 

When I turn on my system now and start to listen I know immediately if I

have neglected to turn on the sub. I should just leave it on 24/7.

Your system is superb. A sub will put smile on your face. REL has an

annual promo on right now. They raised the price $100 from 2021 and offer

you $50 off. Such a deal!  

There is a trial period though.

 

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