Bookshelf/subwoofer combo


Looking for a good match, 10K or less. Upstream components will be picked later. I'll do as much research as possible on line as traveling to audition is pretty much impossible for me.

Thanks in advance.

tburdwin

End goal, the best 2 channel I can get.

In that price range ... Borresen X-1. $5500  High end speaker at a value price. Comes with special stands $7200 total. I would then call REL and have them advise you as to the best pairing. I’d push for a twin stack. ( 2 12" stacked)  ask them about this configuration.

Plenty loud for that size room! Better than floor standers by far.

Video review. (Notice he has a double stack in each corner of the room!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi_LdATF634

I think a crossover is the most important is a system with subs. Lots of digital preamps have subwoofer control. If you want to use analogue system sublime acoustics makes some very good ones. You really need to highpass the subs for best integration. 
 

https://sublimeacoustic.com

@james633  The subs come with a low pass fliter.. If the main speakers start to roll off at around 50hz and then set the low pass filter on the sub to 40hz you should be in the ballpark.

REL also recommends connecting the subs through the high level connection and DO NOT  use the pre-amp sub out. Go direct from the amp to the sub plate amp. This way you pick up the dynamic character of the amp.

Also, you don't have to high pass to the main speakers either. They can be run full range and cross the sub low. There really is no reason to introduce another piece of equiptment.