Whether HT or quality stereo is your goal, either way you will find by far the better results with four small subs in a DBA than one or two (or even three) really big powerful subs. Unless all you want is thumpy fat one-note drubbing. That you need no help with, you are already on the right track.
Please critique my planned system, JTR Noesis 212RT + Deep Sea Sound Mariana 24”
Hi all, I’m new to the forum and looking for some advice regarding a new system I’m planning. My current system is a pair of 18yr old Mission M53 floorstanders, BK XLS200 sub and Monitor Audio Bronze rears driven by an entry level Denon AVR. It’s time to upgrade and I’ve zeroed in on a preferred option. Right now I need the one system to do both HT duties and music (bass heavy dubstep with plenty of 20-40hz content) but in a year or two I’ll be able to have a dedicated theatre room so this is my plan:
Order a pair of JTR Noesis 212RT followed by a Deep Sea Sound Mariana 24” sub
Once I buy a house add a pair of Sonus Faber Sonetto VIIIs for music in the main living area, matched with the Mariana 24”, move the JTRs to the theatre room and add a JTR Captivator 4000ULF (or two)
i can audition the Sonus Fabers locally here in Melbourne but I have to buy the JTRs on the back of their excellent reviews so I’m keen to see what the community here thinks of this plan and if there’s anything I should consider substituting or adding. I’ll need to add a power amp to run the JTRs I’m guessing so open to suggestions for that also.