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Best Small Sub

I have been working on building a setup for 50/50 music to HT. I am only running a 5.1 system. I have Dynaudio Audience 52s (LCR) and 42s (SLSR). I have a Halo A52 to power all the speakers. Currently I am using a Denon 3805 as a pre/probut will be upgrading that later on. I want to buy a sub next but it needs to be a small footprint. I dont really have any room in my 15X17 room with 15 foot ceilings. My seating arrangment has the LCR and TV 8 feet in front so it is very overpowering. I know it would be best if I used a large sub but would rather start with one small then buy another later on if i can make room. Can you offer any help of subs that would really sound great and mesh well with my system? I was looking at a sunfire and velodyne SPL. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
cmil
hifidreams
109 posts
 
You might also want to try the REL Q-108. Works great with both music and movies.
ttowntony
145 posts
 
It looks like you want to stay in the $1200 range on budget? I would recommend staying with the Dynaudio for your sub as well. I carry all the equipment you have listed, so hopefully you take this as an informative opinion. Nice start to a great sounding system by the way.

I recommend the Dynaudio Sub250 ($1000), it's a great small sub. The bass is clean and tight and extends and holds it's composure in the 30hz realm. Secondly, the Sub300 ($1500) will take you down to 25hz, which will help in HT. My personal favorite and the one I'm using in my own theater room right now is the Sub500. At $2K it's not cheap, but this sub is a phenominal performer.

The Denon is fine as a pre-pro for now. Buy a nice sub and it will definitey round out your system. Give me a shout via email if you want more detail.

ttowntony
cj1capp
27 posts
 
I like your thought for a veloydne, but i would go with the velodyne hgs
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