Best subwoofer for Linn AV system


I've been reluctant to buy a sub, living in a condo.......but the upgrade bug is going strong and I'm considering buying one.

My system consists of Linn AV5103 pre/pro, 5xAV5105 amps (soon to be activ for the front) which consists of AV 5140's and an AV 5120 center, Snell K.5 surrounds. I'm inclined to go with the Linn sub (AV 5150), but it is $5000.... I'm wondering what experience others with similar systems have had with other subs and how it's worked out.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
kennyt

Showing 2 responses by curtaudio

I too have the 5140's and 5120's. I tried the Linn sub. It just would'nt play loud enough. I ended up with a Velodyne HGS-18. It out performed two Linn subs at a fraction of the cost.
In your setup I'd use the HGS-15. It's not that I play so loud but my listening area is huge. No integration problem at all. I crossed over all the Linn's at 80 hz. When the 5140's don't have to do the deep bass they are much more dynamic. Trust your ears though, a lot of audiophiles don't like deep bass and the Velodynes go deep and clean.