Subwoofers?


I am considering upgrading my Paradigm Ref Servo-15. I am seeking more musicality and tighter definitive bass as well as retaining good strong impact for theater. The servo-15 satisfies the theater needs but seems slow on music. I have just returned from auditioning the Monitor Audio FS212 and the Rel Storm and Stadium. The Stadium would be my choice of the three but 1) it is actually larger than my present sub and I was hoping to recover some floor space. 2)it was 1000.00 higher in prie than the other two. So my question is what do my fellow a'goners
recommend?
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Showing 1 response by eldartford

I have a problem with running the main speakers full range with only the subwoofer(s) bandlimited. IMHO, one of the advantages of using a subwoofer is to keep those large excursion low frequencies out of the main speakers, because they have an adverse effect on the midbass which the main speakers produce.

Also, I question the use of low (50) frequency crossover rather than high (90). Most people look at how low the main speakers go, and set that as the crossover. I contend that it is just as valid to look at how high the SW goes, and set that as the crossover. Of course this depends on your SW capabilities. In my case, I have selected 90 Hz over 50, and 70 which I have tried out. My main speakers, MG 1.6, can go to about 40 Hz. Of note is the fact that my six driver SW system includes three 15 inch JBL drivers that can go up to 800 Hz.