Sub? Can't Decide


Looking for a sub for a small room,approx.10x10.No vaulted ceiling or anything.I'm looking at a 8" for the small footprint,to keep the wife happy.Really aren't a good way to run a full 5.1 setup in this room,so I am using a Mythos SSA-42 soundbar instead. It will be used for 99% movies.I don't need to wake my neighbors.I know that a 8" won't rattle the walls,but to keep the wife happy,I'll compromise.I am looking at the following...

Outlaw Audio M8
Mirage Omni S8
HSU STF-1

Setup: Denon 1909 AVR
Mythos SSA-42
Sony BluRay
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Showing 1 response by sandstone

Looking back, I sure wish my apartment-life neighbors had been half as considerate as Elizabeth is! That said, with your Mythos soundbar rolling off at 60 Hz, I think it's clear you should try a small sub.

Mateored is right. Get it dialed in with right placement and crossover freq, then set gain to just above audible. Most of the time it won't be apparent, but will add a base of compression that enhances everything else.

I have Hsu subs and they work with my system (and a great company to deal with), but I'm betting that you'll need something like the high-level crossover and Neutrik connectors, as well as other features found on the small REL's. For instance, you may end up raising sub's lower rolloff freq. due to your 10 x 10 room dimension. Strongly suggest you go for the REL 8" T2 from vanns, etc. per Mateored.