Subwoofer for Raidho XT-1 sadly buried in a console built in?


Ok, you know the deal or you can catch up by reading my other post.  Room is reasonably big if you include the whole space, it’s almost a loft type setup with a kitchen and a family room fusing together. There are sonance speakers and a Sonos system that can play through the house and outside so don’t need this system to play for the masses if we have a party. This is more focused best I can on the family room experience.  The sub, unless hidden in the wall or buried in the cabinet, has to be white.  Yes there are wife issues, if you’re married you can relate. I got clearance for multiple subs if need be, wiring could be an issue.  Thanks, Mduff

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BTW - your thread on finding bookshelf speakers made me think about my goal of upgrading my 10-year-old KEF LS50s. I am thinking of the following

- Yamaha NS3000 (from Canada only)

- Paradigm PersonaB

- Raidho XT-1 (never heard this one)

- TAD ME-1

I was all set on buying the Yamaha NS3000 however last night a great or maybe bad idea came to me and I now want to try this speaker first. They have a 30-day home trial.

 

This also can work in a bookshelf, though I will use them on stands with my KEF KC62 sub. The reason to try these is that all speakers I have heard (except the KEF Blades) are not as fun as the RAAL SR1a headphone. The speaker listed above also uses a RAAL ribbon and could be a gem.

 

I have a KEF KC62 sub and it maybe excellent. I do not have too much experience with subs to compare. In a few hours I will getting delivery of the $200 KEF wireless transmitter for the sub. It is supposed to be excellent and it will allow me to only have the single PC going into the sub.

The KC62 is small and comes in white and can be placed in a bookshelf (or other locations). I used it on a bookshelf prior to my current room. I plan on trying the sub next on a 28 inch tall stool from HomeDepot. The new KEF KC60 speakers (Baby Blades) gave me the idea of trying this with my KEF LS50 bookshelf speakers. The sub is so small that you have so many placement options. 

 

@mijostyn What are your thoughts on the Quad Z2 ribbon bookshelf. These looks like it can be placed on a bookshelf too, though I would use stands.

Raidho XT-1 Speakers with Raidho Stands For Sale - US Audio Mart

BTW - I received the KEF KWI Wireless Subwoofer Adapter yesterday and I tried it today to see that it does not work. I have a faulty unit and need to get a replacement. If this wireless adapter works, it will be very useful for placement.