I’d add a couple small subs. They’ll not only improve bass and dynamics but also overall imaging/soundstage. I’d highly recommend a pair of SVS SB1000 Pro subs as they’re only 13” square yet will get you down to an honest 20Hz (-3dB) and come with integration software to take a lot of pain out of getting them to work in your room. They only cost $1150 for two (or less of you buy from their Outlet) and SVS offers a truly risk-free, 45-day trial period including shipping both ways and also have excellent customer service, so why the hell not? That’s what I’d do anyway. Best of luck.
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My first real (in my view) system was all Adcom gear cd, pre, and 200 watt power amp. and Snell c2 mk2.After decades of trouble free use I bought a used Technics SUG 700 integrated, Marantz CD 6006, and Canton 9k reference.
The room 12x18, it's four corners from top to bottom plants, one side wall is open to another room, the speakers aim at a couch 8 ft away, the speakers are roughly 8 ft from each other, stuffed chairs are on the outside edge of each speaker, The Floor is wall to wall carpet. behind the couch ( my sitting pos) is a Glass covered pastel roughly 3x3 ft. Married so audio gear movement flexibility is zip nada,zero. and there is an upstairs bedroom I could turn into a great .... Ah the stuff of dreams.I digress.
Whats missing is a bit more weight but in the total Hz range, just a bit stronger, deeper bigger dynamic expression but keeping it all tight.
The 9Ks vanish, their imaging, soundstage, depth, micro dynamics etc. all very good. In all things but ultimate weight I'm a happy camper. Having said that I'm freaking going deaf, no seriously sadly I'm old, and I like my music at 65 to 75 dB range.
So any recommendations for improving either, sadly not both, the speakers or integrated up to $3000 would be appreciated. the amps 70 watts the speaker range recommendation 120 to 200 watts. So a bit of a miss match, but not at my listening level.
What I would like the Snells huskier voice and the Canton's everything else., of course but Better.
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Couple questions — 1) Did you use the SVS app to integrate the sub and 2) Is the SVS still in the return period? The SB1000 Pro is, as you know, basically at the bottom of their range, and what you’re looking for may just require a better sub. If you can return the SVS I’d recommend looking at the Rhythmic F12 or, if it’s in budget, a JL Labs sub as they both kick it up a notch or two or three in performance. REL may also be well worth considering given what you’re looking for. So sorry if I steered you wrong. I feel really bad that you’re still not “there.” |
+1 @newbee Very good points and certainly worth some experimentation if you haven’t already done so. |