I am familiar with both the REL and SVS subs suggested. You can't really lose hear, but for music in your system I would suggest the REL over the SVS because it was designed to operate effectively with your high level out, and is tuned for both music and low frequency effects, while the SVS is designed to fully take advantage of low level signal in a home theater or in a combined Home Theater/music set up. Both sound very good, but I think the REL is qualitatively a little better. Another option is the B&W PV1D, similar in price to the REL. I am using one of these in my main system in a room that is about 18'x12'x8' and it sounds great. It is wired for high level input off the speaker terminals for analog and 2 channel music listening and with low level RCA input for 5.1 low frequency effects. Pressurizes the room well.
Subwoofer advice please
I'm hoping to find a little bit of clarity with your help.
I've got the itch to buy a pair of modestly priced subs, (SVS SB13 Ultra or REL S/3 SHO).
Here is my dilemma; I use a PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP driving a pair of rebuilt and completely upgraded Quad 2805 speakers.
The PrimaLuna has one subwoofer out. Okay, great I think.
My dilemma is when I research proper subwoofer integration almost all posts and articles state that an external crossover is needed to really dial in the sound.
Obviously I can't do that with the PrimaLuna.
It would be less expensive to sell the Quads and upgrade, (a topic I'd love to talk about) than to buy a new front end and hope that the subs worked out for me.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated and if you're ever in SE Washington state I would repay your kind advice with world class bbq and cool, refreshing beverages.
Thank you in advance,
Bob
I've got the itch to buy a pair of modestly priced subs, (SVS SB13 Ultra or REL S/3 SHO).
Here is my dilemma; I use a PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP driving a pair of rebuilt and completely upgraded Quad 2805 speakers.
The PrimaLuna has one subwoofer out. Okay, great I think.
My dilemma is when I research proper subwoofer integration almost all posts and articles state that an external crossover is needed to really dial in the sound.
Obviously I can't do that with the PrimaLuna.
It would be less expensive to sell the Quads and upgrade, (a topic I'd love to talk about) than to buy a new front end and hope that the subs worked out for me.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated and if you're ever in SE Washington state I would repay your kind advice with world class bbq and cool, refreshing beverages.
Thank you in advance,
Bob