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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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gillsysb
55 posts
 

Adding to my previous post, the smartphone app of the SB-1000 Pro lets you fine tune it from listening position. Tweaks as follows from app, volume, low pass filter, phase in one degree increments, polarity, three parametric equalizers, room gain comp frequency, and presets. So much easier to set up a sub with this app. Love it!

keeferdog
50 posts
 

EASY - REL

larryrs
132 posts
 

Have had a number of subs - no losers in the bunch yet.  In my Magneplanar 3.7i system I have a pair of MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X subs.  Integrate nicely in that setting (crossed over quite low) and the Anthem Room Correction function works well.  In my QLN Prestige One system I have a pair of Sumiko S9 subs - very similar to the REL T-9; perhaps because Sumiko imported REL at one time and they cloned them?  Work very nicely with the QLNs.  In my Totem Acoustics Sky system I have an SVS SB2000.  This integrates very nicely with the Sky's.  Also have a REL T-9 and an RSL Speedwoofer that are not currently in use as well as an old Velodyne ULD12, also unused at this time.

lemonhaze
410 posts
 

Avoid ported subs. Look at Rythmik or GR research which are servo controlled and if you are not familiar with the concept, look it up. Try for at least 3 subs which do not need to be identical. Include at least one servo sub. There are many articles and posts on the multi-sub approach and the awesome results. If you are serious about subs you owe it to yourself to find out.

ds1784ds
7 posts
 

SVS The SB 3000, I have two for my system. they compliment my LSA floor standers

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