best subwoofer for stirling LS3/5A

need some help recommending best subwoofer for my Stirling LS3/5A V2 , also how should i best connect them. budget is now open to 2000USD

thx

voraratc07-08-2011 6:09am

audioconnection Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 07-09-2011 at 05:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You would be best with a pair of pre owned Vandersteen 2WQs The adjustable High pass allows for a more precise transition, will also clean up the bass in the LS35A. The pair of 2WQs in the room can be adjusted to preference level, downward firing sealed design is more agile and faster than anything we have ever heard. Yes I am Vandersteen dealer Johnnyr
audioconnection Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,270 posts 07-13-2011 at 04:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ((The best subwoofer for any LS3/5A is none.)) strongly disagree ((The tuned-in bass hump is one complicating factor. agree The other is the B110's (or equivalent in newer form) transient speed.)) ((Not even an REL sounds fast enough to keep up.)) A Vandersteen is faster as it High Passes, cleans up the hump, unloads the main amp...the Rels do not Hi pass... (( Subwoofers are mostly poor dynamic mismatches to small speakers anyway. They are particularly compromising of everything about the LS3/5a that attracted you in the first place.)) You really need to try a pair set up properly high passed before offering advice. Cheers Johnnyr