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Subwoofer Recommendations

I am looking for a single subwoofer that will compliment my JBL L100 Classic speakers.  This is my office system and I only want 1 subwoofer (no swarm) to add a little oomph below 50hz.  I will be using it with my McIntosh MA6600 on the second set of variable line outs.  The sub has to accept line in, have a phase control, level control  and adjustable crossover so I can cross it over under 80hz or so.  I will be still running my JBL speakers full range.  Price is up to $1500.00 new or used although keeping it at around a grand would be great.  This is the only way I will hook up the sub and I would like something that does go deep.  I know there are probably hundreds of subwoofer threads but I have never looked at them.  This is just something I came up with today so any help would be appreciated.
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stereo5 OP
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@chilli42,

I am starting with one sub and if I feel it isn’t enough, I will get another.   
totem395
390 posts
 
@stereo 

I am starting with one sub and if I feel it isn’t enough, I will get another.  
Couple of things, I also just got an SB2000 pro
reason being its small, app 14" x 14" and a 12" driver with good response.

I run a distributed base setup 3 subs in a well treated room for 
music only, got tired of rebuilding the failure prone plate amps
so pu a new SB 2000 pro, good specs and it works very well.
The app negates the need for a flashlight and looking at things upside down so a plus.

Regarding 1 sub in a room well it depends on the room as to
just how things will work out and naturally your expectations.

I think I'm now a the point in my room where the bass is tight
balanced without much in the way of room modes.

I should add that even in my treated room I use a very simple DSP sub program to decrease inevitable room mode peaks
and that did the trick. 

Good luck 


             







stewie
187 posts
 
SVS is the best audio company I've ever dealt with, bar none. As I've said elsewhere, when one of my 1000s went on the blink after five years of service, SVS replaced the electronics for $35 shipping. The sub was up and running 20 minutes after the replacement guts arrived. Great company.
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m-db
972 posts
 
maxwave KEF  KC62
Small footprint which is fine in an office.
Can be placed along the wall
( I ordered one )
Maxwave, the KEF KC62 is an interesting subwoofer system. The design and manufacturing is stunningly innovative and its equipped with what appears to be some unusual but said to be useful settings options.
The word is it plays much larger than its size.

When you've settled in I hope you'll share your sub history and your thoughts.
All the best.   
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stereo5 OP
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I received my SVS 2000 Pro ported subwoofer at the beginning of the week.  I had to wait a couple of days to use it as I was waiting for my Blue Jeans cable to arrive.  Once I had it hooked up, I used the SVS app which allowed me to make many adjustments.  I am sure there are more to come.  For now, I settled at 100hz crossover at a 24db per octave slope.  I have the saub volume at -12, phase at 0 and everything seems to have blended well without calling attention to the sub.

I haven't touched the parametric Equalizer  portion of the app yet but I will once everything breaks in nicely.  So far I am pleased with the sound.  I wasn't pleased with SVS though as I bought a new sealed unit which came without the power cord, the quick start guide and the grill had 2 broken pegs so it won't stay on..  A quick call to customer service has those items shipping out on Monday. 

I did question if I was sent a repack but was assured it was a brand new unit.  Does seem suspicious that the 3 items were missing and 2 grill pegs were broken though.
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