My speakers go down to 27 hz, but with the subs I'm hearing bass details that I've never heard before. My system is 2 channel only. |
I guess I type to fast and didn't proof read what I typed...it should read, "what are you thoughts."
maplegrovemusic, the dealer provided several examples of speakers that "go down to 20 hz", but benefit from a great sub...Rockport Altair's and Wilson Audio Alexandria XLF's.
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I do use a JL Audio CR-1. |
I have experimented with several different crossover settings and have found that 90 hz works best in my room.
stringreen, I agree that adding subs has significantly improved the mids and treble |
jl35, yes, that is my question...whether money is better spent on better speakers? I added dual JL Audio F110s and the JL Audio CR-1 crossover to my system. Adding the subs has opened my system up. Music has more detail, air, and a larger soundstage. I don't think spending 9K more on speakers would yield the same benefits, but I'm always open to opinions. |
tboooe, I swear to you adding subs has "opened things up and expanded the soundstage." I don't know why, but it's easy to hear. What has been difficult is blending them perfectly! |
bondmanp, I think what he was saying is, no matter what the listed frequency response of a speaker is, in his experience all speakers benefit from using a sub. The question is, will spending an equivalent amount on better speakers yield similar results as adding a sub? |
danvignau, I'll repeat what stringreen said, "
You're not extending the low end, but making mids and treble better." That's has been my experience with my current set-up. My soundstage has opened up, mids and treble has better detail. |
I guess it’s fair to say, "all speakers benefit from using a good subwoofer." So, in general, will good speakers with dual subs sound better than very good speakers without subs? |
bo1972, On another subject, I'm still looking for your comments on the Monitor Audio PL500 speakers? |
Mesch, I've owned Martin Logan Depth i, HSU, SVS Ultra and now the JL Audio F110s V2s. I have dual F110s with the CR-1 Crossover. I prefer the F110s over my previous subs. That being said, I'm selling my subs, crossover, and Aerial 7Ts to purchase Monitor Audio PL500.
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received my Monitor Audio PL500s and can honestly say, I don't need a sub. I'm really happy that I sold my subs. This is my first "full range" speaker and right out of the box it sounds very good. I've posted a picture under virtual systems and will make further comments once they break-in. |