subs for Sonus Faber Cremona M floor standing

Well, just as I thought, A seemingly simple question is anything but ;) To start off, my room size is 16 x 30. My couch is right in the middle. I was considering the Rel G1 but have entertained cheaper models. That said, with what I have invested in my system it seems like a bad move to go with a cheap sub. Ultimately, I am looking for synergy with my system and not looking for the bass to be it's own entity if you will. Johnnyb53 probably makes the most logical statement the SF does make it's own sub. That said, I also know that certain products (subs especially) can be a bit of a specialized market. In the end, I am sure whichever I go with will be fine. A tremendous thanks for all thoughts... and opinions. They are always welcomed. I myself when it comes to crossover points etc. is beyond my knowledge base. Beyond this, any other chatter is welcome but thought I would drop in.

Thank you Raul. you couldn't of explained it any more eloquently. To Ebm, the Cremona M is one of the finest speakers I have had the privilege to listen to. I have heard speakers well over the 100k mark. I prefer the SF. I have always had a 15" woofer on Klipschorns so this took some getting used to. There is nothing wrong with these speakers. This is my pursuit of audio nirvana and the ability to try different pieces to see how they improve or change an existing sound. As for Johnny... Raul has said it all. I am sure SF subwoofer is exceptional. Why is it that over half the reviews out there mate the SF with a Rel sub?

So... The Velodyne DD15 (not the plus) are on a wicked sale right now... too big for the SF Cremona M floorstanders?

Well just an update, looks like I am picking up a JL F113 this weekend. I realize that I have to start somewhere. I was real close to the Velodyne as per Raul's advice and some research I did. I unfortunately got the JL bug and need to put it to rest. I will post my thoughts as they come. Thanks again for everyone's two cents. Now I see why I was confused on the matter.

Well I just set up the sub for about 20 minutes now. I had a DBX drive rack PA kicking around. I had to run some cheaper lines as my Purist are rca only. All I can say at this point is I am definitely getting another sub. This is exactly what I was missing. I need to do a bit of fine tuning yet. I have a question. On my C2300 I have to outputs to go to amps. Can I run the sub amp directly to the second set of outputs thus eliminating the DBX drive rack. What are the pros, cons doing it either way.

Ok this part of wiring is new to me so bear with me. Running full range... that would be running SF and sub out of the back of the C2300 and removing the CBX from the equation. Do I hook up the sub into the output 2? I also just came across some diagrams as well. Or Is this what you mean?

http://www.audioc.com/library1/images/hookup/mhookupe.gif

Ok thanks, I figured it was that easy but.... I always like to be sure before sticking my ends into strange holes ;)

Pshaw!! I have heard Krell and Bryston with the Sonus and although very nice in a solid state kind of way... but I believe tubes rule. Out of curiosity, what system would you recommend?

Ahh yes, I could build a system in every room of my house and still find more to want. As for turntables, I have a Garrard 301 with sme3012r arm as well as a Nottingham Spacedeck, I am also waiting for a Technics RS-1700 r2r that I am having completely rebuilt. So as for analog... yes I'm good... for now ;) I must say though, that I do miss my Klipschorns but for now they had to go. As for the TADs, from what I have read as well they must be exceptional.