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My Dream SubWoofer - does it exist?

After much research with the help of other Agon'rs, I have developed a short list of demands for my new sub:
real cherry or rosewood vaneer
downward firing driver (I don't like speaker grills)
constantly variable gain
constantly variable low-pass crossover
constantly variable phase adjustment
low-level, unbalanced inputs
low-level, unbalanced outputs, high-pass crossover at 80Hz
minimum 200W amp
speaker terminal inputs
minimum 10" driver size
Does this sub even exist? I can't find it anywhere, has anyone else seen anything like this?
realremo

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martykl
3,578 posts
 
I use an NHT x-2 for high pass and an SMS-1 for low pass and digital room correction (DRC). Only the NHT is in the main signal path and I find it undetectable by ear - although YMMV on that one. The combo works very, very well (and, as mentioned, it also adds DRC for the subwoofer which IMHO is probably the most important benefit of all). It is actually pretty reasonable in price (as high end stuff goes) at app. $750 for the combo - plus the cost of sub(s). I suspect that my dream subwoofer (other than downward firing) was pretty similar to yours. I added a pair of very nice 10" Rythmiks and couldn't be happier. So, you see, dreams can come true.

Good Luck

Marty
martykl
3,578 posts
 
I should add that the choice of actual subwoofer is IMHO less critical. The least expensive downward firing SVS cylinder is (or was, on closeout) IIRC about $500 to $600, and I'd wager that it's a good performer - all of their products test amazingly well for their price tags. I'm sure that there are other good choices in this price range as well. At a total cost of app. $1250 - $1350 this combo (SVS/NHT X-2/Velodyne SMS), I suspect that this combo will meet your needs and then some.

Marty
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