Upgrading sub to get a live feel.


I currently have a set of JBL 4319 which has its history as 4310. They are studio monitors and as a result they sound like studio monitors you hear everything, but they lack the physical presence on the low end. They have wonderful mid range and voice presence. I also have a pair of SVS SB1000 to help with the low end. 

I want to eventually upgrade to JBL 4367 with upgraded pair of subs, for this reason, but in the mean time would a sub upgrade be considered before the speakers. 


thewatcher101

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I just checked the OP's posts and he hasn't mentioned the size of the room, unless I missed it, or someone else correctly guessed it in one of the many verbose other posts.  The cubic footage is crucial.  Also, the shape of the room ( L shape??), whether there are arched ceilings, carpeted vs laminate, etc, is all worth considering.

The OP's current speakers retail for $4000, and he's considering replacing them with $14000 speakers.  First of all, I am puzzled why either of his current subs, scraping the bottom of the budget barrel at around $500 each, would be considered a good match for the current speakers, let alone the possible upgrades.

Second, sealed subs generally have a different sound than ported subs, and are considered more musical than the ported designs.  As you go up the budget, ported designs get better, but at the $500 level, too many compromises occur.  And only 300 watts?  Yeah.