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Short list of musical subwoofers

I plan to invest a "musical" subwoofer to augment the music listening experience of my current two-channel sound system. After a few digging over the acting forum and on-line reviews, it seems the following budgetary sealed (primarily) subwoofers are often mentioned and raved:

- Rythmic L12 (18Hz; sealed, servo controlled; 300 watts RMS; $609);

- RSL Speedwoofer 10S (24Hz; front ported; 350 watts; $428);

- Rel T5x (8 in; 32Hz@-6db; 125 watts; $680)

- SVS SB 1000 (24Hz, sealed; 300 watts; $450) or 2000 (19Hz; sealed; 500 watts; $600);

All above claim to have quick, accurate bass that is good for music listening. Rel, although not being able to extend to 20Hz, has been highly rated for easy integration into the sound system. I am not even sure if being able to get down low and/or the wattage of the active amp are critical to the musical application. My living room is about 25 ft wide and 20 ft deep. I do have limited budget but if others are warranted for a higher price tag in your opinion I am willing to bump up the budget. You inputs are highly appreciated.

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oliver_reid
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Dynaudio 18s is a bit above the price range you mentioned ($1700) but imho is very good value for money I find it very musical and defined.

It has dual opposing drivers and you can rest your hand next ti and feel zero vibrations.

oliver_reid
64 posts
 

FYI I replaced an SVS 1000 with the Dynaudio: Way, way better.

lanx0003 OP
676 posts
 

 

@oliver_reid Thank you for letting me know about the Dynaudio 18s which is the first sub equipped with the DSP.  Did you find it useful / impactful to achieve better integration between your main speakers and the sub?

oliver_reid
64 posts
 

My has Receiver (Arcam) has Dirac - so I bypassed the DSP

It does have some presets designed to use with Dynaudio Studio monitors, I think you can set the rollof and apply paremtric EQ

 

There is a Consumer version th Sub 6 -it is the same but has EQ presets to work with DA’s line of home speakers

oldhvymec
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missioncoonery

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Oldhighway...Yea we get you don't like Rel...I think we got the message maybe 8 or 10 post ago...

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Well Mr. missionkooky, when you finally learn to stop giving bad advise I might let up. You recommend downward firing subs. I don't, BUT I have a reason. I can explain why ANY speaker that's coupled to the floor has an issue, in ANY sound reproduction environment.  

So what kind of advise are you giving out, the kind that really REALLY SUCKS..

You remind me of "G" about fuses and class D amps.. Just because dude..  Just use a fuse dude, any old new fuse, they are all the same, just like subs? They are all subs right.. :-)

George even knew to decouple.. He used inner tubes.. Smart dude.

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