Subwoofers?


I am considering upgrading my Paradigm Ref Servo-15. I am seeking more musicality and tighter definitive bass as well as retaining good strong impact for theater. The servo-15 satisfies the theater needs but seems slow on music. I have just returned from auditioning the Monitor Audio FS212 and the Rel Storm and Stadium. The Stadium would be my choice of the three but 1) it is actually larger than my present sub and I was hoping to recover some floor space. 2)it was 1000.00 higher in prie than the other two. So my question is what do my fellow a'goners
recommend?
theo

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I'd definitely experiment with different sub positions and angles, and the crossover/volume settings on the X30 before getting another sub.

I have an old NHT SW3P being powered by a Bryston 4b, controlled by a Paradigm X30 and have achieved satisfying bass for my small room. Opting for a lower crossover setting helped reduce boom and give the illusion of better speed and pitch. And, finding an unorthodox location mid way along the side wall facing in helped too. It can take a lot of work and listening, but the results may surprise you.

Two smaller, faster subs might be a better solution. That is if you can swing the extra cash and have the room for them.
Yes, I'd definitley NOT run any main speaker through the X30. I run my ProAc monitors full range and use the X30 only on the sub. The X30 muddied up the midrange and killed the air when I hooked my ProAcs to it.
Hey Theo, that's interesting. Over the years with every succeeding model change it seems that Velodyne has been targeting the home theater market with less and less emphasis on the music crowd. It'll be interesting to see how this new subwoofer line performs.