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Need advice on subwoofer

I've been upgrading my circa 20yr old system since visiting a B&W shop in Beijing (of all places). Discovered that I was not deaf after all. Being British (tho living in US), B&W had some appeal. Also wife factor important in mycase & B&W's look cool. Now have B&W 804s front, B&W 805s rear and 1 804 as center. (Fedex lost one 804 in shipment hence the 'spare' 804). Denon 3805 AVR. Music tastes vary, Blues, Rock & sometimes classical. Also hook up Denon for DVD's, TV etc, but main love is music. Room about 14' x 18' high ceiling. Extending to kitchen/bfast of 14'x15'. Now looking for subwoofer to complete system. Although I like the 'brightness' of the B&W's, maybe a sub may add some balance at the bottom end. Been looking at Axoim EP500, Paradigm Seismic 10 or 12, and Velodyne DD's. Suggestions welcomed! Also, strange request, anyone tried putting an 804 on its side to use as a center?
dnallob10001
nealrm
68 posts
 
Take a look at Essex Audio subwoofers. English and VERY musical. Just bought one and couldn't be happier.

http://www.essex-audio.co.uk/
cytocycle
1,043 posts
 
Get the Velo DD with the accoustic correction.. just like what your 3805 can do but better. This will be the most important thing you can do. Plus you haven't really heard a movie since you haven't had an LFE channel yet... Look out it's about to get cool!

Chris
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deechisound
8 posts
 
I second the HSU.
codes1
7 posts
 
CHECK OUT THE ACI FORCE , AS GOOD AS A REL FOR LESS MONEY,THIS SUB INTEGRATES WITH ANY SPEAKERS
snofun3
601 posts
 
OK, you're British, so we'll type slow OK. (Just kidding, calm down).
I have two HSU's - one in a bedroom system, and one in my guitar system - they're excellent at their price point, however the EQ set-up in the Velo DD and (my personal fav after trying everything it seemed), the Revel B-15 is something you don't want to be without if you don't have to.
The AerialSW12 is also exquisite, albeit expensive and without the EQ feature.
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