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Subwoofer questions -- music only

I have a wonderful pair of Von Schweikert VR-1 standmount monitors that I currently augment with a single Martin Logan Abyss subwoofer. I'm curious about running a stereo sub configuration.

I'm not a bass freak, although I recognize the need for that octave below 60 Hz or so. I would like to hear what benefits stereo subwoofers might provide. I also don't have an unlimited budget. So . . . can anyone recommend a pair of subs at $1,000 or less that I might compare to my single Abyss? One choice would obviously be another Abyss. Is there something better at that price point? Again, I don't really care about pipe organ music, so a 10" sub would probably suffice, but I do need the ability to come off my amp OR my preamp. Thoughts? Thanks.

Ja2austintx (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-16-12

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04-16-12 I used a single velodyn optimum 8 for several months. i purc ... Zmanastronomy

04-17-12 I suppose i'm probably looking for a pair of sealed subs. i ... Ja2austintx

04-17-12 If you can stretch to $1149, this is reportedly a great valu ... Martykl

04-17-12 Greetings i truly feel you would have to get up pretty early ... Audioconnection

04-17-12 I'm sure the vandy 2wq is a great product -- i have the 1c l ... Ja2austintx

04-17-12 In my small secondary system i have been more than satisfied ... Tgrisham

04-18-12 So you run amp -- sub -- vr-1 and use the sub's crossover? Ja2austintx

04-18-12 The rel subs prefer to run off of the speaker out terminals ... Tgrisham

04-18-12 Paradigm pw 2000/2200....pass on nht subs...not their strong ... Phasecorrect

04-20-12 That dual svs sealed 12" set is a good deal. i have a f ... Johnnyb53

04-20-12 Those emotiva subs are interesting. i find much of their ge ... Ja2austintx

04-20-12 their speakers are the opposite--all plain black. their sub ... Johnnyb53

04-23-12 Although they have their detractors...i like most sunfire su ... Phasecorrect

05-01-12 Pulled the trigger on a pair of the xref 10 subs by emotiva. ... Ja2austintx

05-01-12 Read some of the reviews of thiel's smart sub and s1 integra ... Doggiehowser

05-01-12 Thanks, doggie. i'll check it out. Ja2austintx

05-01-12 I own rythmik subs. i would recommend those. Ehoehn

05-01-12 You will not hear stereo separation from dual subs but you w ... Johnk

05-01-12 You will be hard pressed to get a "pair" of decent ... Audiofreak32

05-01-12 Well, maybe this will be a learning experience, but i'm disi ... Ja2austintx

05-02-12 The velodyne optimum 8's were $1300 each when new. you can f ... Zmanastronomy

05-03-12 Audiofreak32: i have one rel sub and thinking of going to t ... Dmm53

05-07-12 I am using primaluna momo blocks, and run each rel storm iii ... Audiofreak32

05-07-12 Johnk not true... depends on the setup and the subs. Audiofreak32

07-15-12 Hi ja2austintx - anything to report on those emotiva subs? ... Ghosthouse

07-18-12 So far, so good. they are plenty quick and tight for my nee ... Ja2austintx