MBL WITH SUB??


If what I read is correct the smaller mbl speakers share the same top end as the 101E's but with a smaller bass unit- Instead of going with the expensive 101's could you use a smaller unit and match it to my JL big GOTHAM- my room is 17x27- would this ineffectgive me the same as going with the 101's???
klk

Showing 1 response by martykl

MBL has thought of this and offers their own sub. I've heard the MBL sat/sub
combo and it sounded very good to my ears, although the dealer doing the
demo absolutely preferred the small mbl floorstanders (116?) at app the
same $. I think I probably liked the sat/sub combo better. Since YMMV, you
should probably try to A-B these 2 alternatives before you settle. You could
also use their small floorstander with a sub, but I've never heard that combo.

As to a 101 comparison, the tonal balance is different (more mid/upper-bass
on the 101) from the sat/sub. The 101 needs a very large room and, for
your purposes, it's hard to say whether the 101 or the sat/sub would be a better
fit in your room.

Good Luck

Marty