sub for Dynaudio Audience 42

I recently purchased a pair of Audience 52SE and my local dealer had a few Dynaudio Sub20 left in stock. I bought one new for $600 - listed for $1200. He has a cherry left and a few blacks if you want his contact number let me know. I was going to get the Sub 250 for $850 but went with the Audience line of sub.

There are high and low-pass filters on the sub, so you can limit the strain on your mains. You can dial in by ear or use a meter.

http://www.dynaudio.de/eng/systems/lines/subwoofer/sub250.php?sid=430f2b96abd98#

thanks all for the input! I'll see if the local shop has any Dynaudio subs to audition.

Hey Tsciame, have you had the chance to listen to the Audience 42s? I love my 42s so much that I'm considering the special twenty fives. I know that the specials cost 5 to 6 times more but, was wondering what your thoughts were. I'm going to try and audition some this weekend if I have the time.

I haven’t heard the Audience 42 but a lot of people really enjoyed that line. I’ve only owned speakers from Dynaudio’s Contour line. And based upon your current setup I don’t think you would enjoy the Special 25... You need big amps to drive them and they are very revealing. (i.e. your sources will all need upgrading...)

If I were you, I would look at upgrading the speaker cables first. Try to buy a used pair of Harmonic Technology’s Pro 11’s. They mate very well the Dyn’s and will reveal everything the Rotel is out putting. From there I would start looking at upgrading the Rotel receiver. If it has preamp outputs, you can keep the receiver and use it as a preamp. Look into buying the best quality Solid State power amp you can afford. And then someday upgrade the preamp to something tubed... then go for the sources. Oh what fun!!!

You’ll love the journey and enjoy the sound. Let me know if you get to hear the 25's... they do allot very well.

Tony