Golden ear sub x


I'm looking for an audiophile sub to go with Thiel 3.7?Looking to spend less than 1500.Local dealer told me about Golden ear sub x and raved about it?Isnt this mainly a ht sub?Also thinking about a Sumiko s9,I can get a deal on,maybe later add another?I do what a lot of movies but what 2 channel to sound good also!Dont need it super loud anymore,would be happy with quality over quantity.

corvette01

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Thanks for responses so far.My system is a pair of Thiel 3.7,Emotiva xpa1s,Integra 80.3 processor,audioquest Columbia interconnects and type 4 wires.I always felt that I was lacking the lowest bass with my Thiels.I started using an old Velodyne servo 12 sub for 2channel.It gave me what I was looking for but is very muddy!Wanted something clean and punchy.i have considered svs ultra 13 also.

The Velodyne is a fsr 12, never blended well with my 805 diamonds in my basement system either?I picked up a b&w cts w 12 passive sub,using a processor to xover and a Emo xpa 2 bridged to amplify awhile ago to go with my 805s  in the basement and I'm very happy with the result.Better bass then I ever had!Tried sub with my Thiels and it sounded very good,much better than the Velodyne ever sounded!Thats when I knew Velodyne had to go!The b&w is a sealed sub and weighs 60 pounds with no amp.The Vandersteen sub is an interesting idea!Music Direct sells them in Chicago by me.I agree that my speaker wire is not up to snuff yet also,just trying to upgrade as I go along.Thanks for all the responses!I really appreciate it!

Yes,I use a processor in both systems.Onkyo 886 with B&WS and Integra 80.3 with Thiel speakers.Both pre amps are very similar.Needed a processor in basement to control passive sub.I know processors for 2 channel aren't the best choice,but pretty happy with basement system overall.

Found out Vandersteen subs only have a year warranty,that's pretty lame for a 1600 sub!Rel 3 years,Svs 5 years.
I decided to move passive B&w 12 sub with my Thiels.Worked Exellent!Just the little extra bass I needed!Not boomy at all.Next I decided to try out a Goldenear xxl  for my B&W 805 because now I needed a sub for those.After  reading Absolute Sound review,I tried one out.Very good sub!I think it was better than the others I heard.It was either a Svs Ultra or XXL.Got a better deal on the XXL so I went with that!Is it a Gotham or Thor's hammer,no is not,but nice overall sub for the money!Intgrates well with my B&Ws.