Looking at adding a sub or subs to my system. My room is a dedicated room, 13’x25’. My speakers are B&W 804/D3. Levinson amp and McIntosh preamp. Looking JL Audio. My question, is a bigger sub better - 13” over a 12”? Is a bigger sub better than 2 x10” subs? Thx
Uh, yeah...I'd like to order one of those quantum drive ones with the gravity lance turret, the reality distortion sphere shields, and the probability beam unit.
Yes like many I recommend two subs or more if possible I listen to everything from Frank Sinatra too Odesza and I'm in my mid 70's I have two SVS Ultra 13 subs with the upgraded plate amps with DSP control My tower speakers also have built-in powered subs with gain control, so I'm assuming that it's like a bass array All I know is when listen to my music I have no idea were the bass is coming from and trust me it sure can energize the room and l have the crossover set pretty low
For sure not one sub. It may make your system sound worse-it did for me. Two subs at a minimum, 4 being best. As has been previously mentioned-the biggest effect of adding subs is how it cleans up the sonic clutter in your room. The second effect is a tighter more natural bass. The audiokinesis swarm is a great value and would likely work well with your speakers. I had one in place for several years, until I realized my Magico S7's with 3 10" woofers each were running over the 4 10" subwoofers in the swarm. I switched to 4 B&W DB1D's and the improvement was astonishing. If you don't go with the swarm, I would recommend that you chose a sub with DSP capabilities. Again, at least 2 subs!
I'd have a good look at the Martin Logan BalancedForce 210, a pair of them. They perform great and look just as good. I really liked their older subs and I have owned them all. I still have an old Grotto that I use daily in our family room system for TV/ movies and it's great.
Don’t waste your time with all these hoity-toity over priced underwhelming boxes... (2) 18" Eminence Tour Grade Subs powered by a Crown macrotech 2400 with a X-over, the rabbit hole is closed...game over.
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