Sub suggestions

I agree that the SVS looks like a great value.

One thought FWIW:

I once owned deCapos (not BE). To my ear, they were a bit rolled off on top and unusually extended in the bass (for a stand mount). The result was a well-balanced, extended (rather than full) range speaker. IMO, they weren't a great candidate for subwoofers because they were that unusual small speaker designed for neutral response and balanced accordingly at the frequency extremes. I'd think the top end would go a bit dull if you use a sub to enhance the bottom end.

I'm not sure at all that this would apply to the BE, but I personally wouldn't use a sub with the original deCapo.

The sub I have now - the Velodyne 8" CHT - adds a bit of umph! and some bass depth; I have the volume set pretty low and the crossover set higher than it should. Still, it comes across as muddy and slow at times. The BE tweeters do brighten things up more than the original tweeters did, so I'll be happy with a faster, more smooth sub.

So - if I went with the SVS sb 1000 - should I get ported or sealed? My listening room is fairly small.

02-11-15: Simao

"So - if I went with the SVS sb 1000 - should I get ported or sealed? My listening room is fairly small."

If music is your main focus with this rig, the the SB1000 would be the better option. If HT, the the PB1000.

Personally, I would go with the SB2000.

Bill

Yes; music would be 95% of my listening. HT almost nothing. Again, ported or sealed?