Help finding a subwoofer


I want a subwoofer that meets the following criteria.

1. 12 inch driver max size. Or 8 inch driver plus passive driver. Or 10 inches driver.

2. Android or IPhone or iPad app to change settings anytime I want.

3. Speaker high level inputs.

Please if you know any let me know.

System is for music primarily movies completely secondary. I really have two systems that can use the sub(s). Main drivers do not go low. On set is Cain and Cain single Ben with Fostex 8 inch driver. the other Martin Logan Motion 15, these are nice small speakers that Are not expensive.

Thanks for your contributions

 

 

alanpiga

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Kota1 thanks I would love to have two smaller subs, I just do not want to close the door to the other options. Also for transportation is great which is actually a high priority for me.

Blisshifi

thanks for your reply, I have thought of two micro 300.s but I am hesitant because they do not feature high level inputs.

I correct myself, if some SVS models have high level inputs then that is a serious weight against the 3000 micro, which is TOO bad because of the relative advantage of the micro 3000 transportability. See? I wouldn’t mind a smaller sub that fits better in more places and can be shipped in a smaller package.

Ieales do you mind to elaborate on what you meant when you wrote preserving the damping factor at crossover frequency if that is what you mean with Fxo 

I am curious about the Martin Logan Dynamo 1000 which are on eBay for 900 a piece. I own a pair of tiny Motion 15 speakers and think that Martin Logan know their business. Talking about speakers I have Cain and Cain Single Ben with Fostex 8 in. 97 db eff drivers. Want to spend about 3000 in a good tube amp 35 watt… the high level input I envision to be able to follow the tube amp signal better.I see SVS is VERY popular so I am curious about the micro 3000 but if other models have remote management that is another thing!,,,,, 

I used Rel Storm iii and Stadium iii in the past so I am not used to crossover for the mains and am scared to do so because it will alter the signal to the mains. But I see the logic of Aliviating the amps job and that is no small feat. Having said that I think that no crossover to the mains is simpler and simpler is better. Now, many subs I suppose can xo the MAINS but then I think it would have to be a real expensive sub to do a really good job at that.

I thought that EVERY sub with hi level input and dsp could be used with both working at the same time, Soix!

Thinking of budget I would forego xo to the Mains. And thinking about the high level input the question arise if the the worse tube amp bass performance relative to solid state is due to interaction with speakers is it then less worse going into the subwoofer. If tubes mean bad bass then I would also have to forego high level input .

doyle3433 between the sb3000 micro and PB2000 would you rate one of them as better for music? 

I saw the Martin Logan picturre with high level inputs those pictures are deceiving looking like there are non since they're not protruding like others. Thank you Avanti 1960 for letting me know!

Yate, with your SVS SB1000pro can you use the app for frequency response when you make the high level connection? soix makes a good sugestión that you may not be able to use on board DSP and high level connections.

I believe my Cain and Cain have just one resistor at input.

If one has a couple of subs in stereo a y cable splitter is not needed. Thoough I have read that both subs work with The sum of left and right signal to be able to cancel nods.

And a powered sub must deal with the amplifier to driver interface correctly.

Another part that makes me a total ignorant in the subject ask the question is how the input of a subwoofer is able to deal with signals from all amps in a high level input, does it not make a difference to the sub the differences in amps current, impedance tabs?

Thank you for your post. That Cain and Cain sub offering is years gone. Sadly Mr Terry Cain passed away years ago. Yes, that is a “lovely”. Open if one became available. Or two!!! Thanks again Bayle was the subs model name I thick.

By the way, I would not mind at all having a passive subwoofer with a separate component amlifier. From what I have seen online, I think that 500 box us can buy you a good one with DSP, ……. I am not sure a remote, so if anyone would like to contribute their thought on the idea and specific components and passive subs that would be great.

Doyle3433 thanks for your comments, is the sealed box sound more detailed than the ported one? I tend to think that a more detailed sound would please me.

Today I threw out a Storm iii and a Stadium iii. The worse part is that Rel do not share schematics. Although one does not have the mind to do so, one should make sure that the manufacturer does, so that one (subwoofer) has a future. To me, shame on Rel. One GOOD reason to avoid.

I threw out the Rel cabinets. They are garbage now. I removed the drivers and 5e plate amps. But I think I am going to throw out the amps too. Those things do not have a good reputation and I mean the amps alone. Regarding the driver, I 5ink both the storm iii and the Stadium iii drivers have same diameter dimension, The STORM one being heavier.

While the Nuprime ST10 seems promising it does not include DSP and adding it would increase the cost. The only option that sticks to my mind though embarrassed am I  not to remember manufacturer less model # is above 3 grand. It would be educationally at least interesting to know of any or some in exsistence if there are units for bass management…that would add another set of cables… Looks like an interesting amp, any comments on use as mains full range in your system that you would like to share? Thanks for your post ieales

I think there are a couple of amps that cost less than 500 us $ with bass management. What’s interesting is that I could have a cabinet built in my destination and reduce freight expense. I will eventually relocate and could reduce weight this way. I would need plans though.

I have a cheap subwoofer now. The receiver has subwoofer output and I think that unless the receiver is playing a source with subwoofer code there will not be line signal coming out through the subwoofer line output. Which just make me reaffirmed on the believe that speaker level input in a subwoofer plays real dividends and afford flexibility. I am saying this because I feel I require speaker level input but see a lot of recommendations for subs without speaker level inputs. Now my receiver also has preamp out I am just not sure yet if this works concurrently with all speaker outputs active.