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Pro/Studio Subwoofers

Anyone try pro subwoofers in their HiFi system from the likes of Genelec, Dynaudio, Adam, etc?  In some cases (e.g., Dynaudio 18s) they seem like a good value - this sub has opposing 9.5 inch woofers and purports to go down to 16hz +/- 3 db for under 2k, though it only weighs less than 50 lbs.  Or the Genelec 7370a which is more expensive at $4k but has a 12 inch woofer and weighs over 100 lbs, but has tons of connectivity options and DSP included.  Just curious what experience people have with HiFi, and if the subs are worth looking at before shelling out cash for a REL, JL, etc. which I think have started to get expensive in the last 5-10 years on the home audio inflation curve.

jimmy2615
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ditusa
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@jimmy2615 Wrote:

Pro/Studio Subwoofers

JBL SUB18 High-Output Studio Subwoofer (18")

See below:

Mike

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1221512-REG/jbl_sub18_high_output_studio_subwoofer.html/specs?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&smpm=e_f82b_uar&lsft=BI%3A6879&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4euclpm8gAMV1KeWCh02ugwAEAQYBiABEgJr7vD_BwE

 

 

erik_squires
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@ditusa 

Make sure you order a 1 to 2 kW amp to go with that JBL! :)

jimmy2615 OP
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Only 137 db max SPL ?!  Good info all, thanks.  Remember the one in the beginning of the Back to the future movie?  I had a VMPS larger sub once upon a time, looked like a small cedar chest-sized box with I believe dual 15 and 12 inch drivers.  That thing could move some air.

zgas-music
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Big +1 @erik_squires re Hsu subs for sound quality and size. I have two- one on my AV rig which easily goes to 20 Hz and one for my smaller recording rig with JBL 4401 monitors.  The pro subs I’ve seen are generally much bigger and, as mentioned above, need external amplification. Don’t know why Hsu subs don’t get more love on AGon. 

erik_squires
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@zgas-music In room my Hsu easily does 16 Hz. :)

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