I'm not laughing, Planerguy.... your method is exactly as I did it, although I used an Audio-Pro B2-50 at the time. People can get the wrong ideas about the function of a subwoofer. In classical recorded music as the prime example, you don't really want to hear it, so much as feel it. 40 Hz is about right, but you can play with the crossover frequency on the active sub to meet your ears' approval. I did the same with the Quad ESL63s with similar positive results. I still use the Audio Pro similarly with my current rig.
Recommendation for Subwoofer for Dahlquist DQ-10s
I am currently restoring a pair of Groomes G101A tube monoblocks, to be paired up with my Cary SLP98P preamp - which will ultimately drive a pair of Dahlquist DQ-10's. I am in the market for a good subwoofer to run with the Dahlquists. I have a two part question:
1) Is it best to go with a passive or an amplified subwoofer with a preamp/vintage monoblock amp set-up?
2) If I decide to go with a passive subwoofer (with a built in crossover), or if I go with an amplified subwoofer (with a built in amp and crossover) -- where do my monoblock amps come into play in the wiring setup?
The crossover has to be in the equation at some point in order the filter the lower frequencies from the Dahlquists, but I want to keep all tubes in my formula.
1) Is it best to go with a passive or an amplified subwoofer with a preamp/vintage monoblock amp set-up?
2) If I decide to go with a passive subwoofer (with a built in crossover), or if I go with an amplified subwoofer (with a built in amp and crossover) -- where do my monoblock amps come into play in the wiring setup?
The crossover has to be in the equation at some point in order the filter the lower frequencies from the Dahlquists, but I want to keep all tubes in my formula.