Is a Sub required for HT

Integrating the sub "well" is the key part. I say it’s difficult because it usually is. The goal in adding a sub to movies is of course extension, but you must also compensate for room modes as well as seamlessly blending the sub in with your satellites, or mains if not running them full range.

Most who consider adding a sub dont' have bass traps that work below 200 Hz, and that's the real enabler for EQ.

Does your receiver have a built-in room EQ?

Best,


Erik

My front speakers are Monitor Audio PL500's, center Monitor Audio gold 350, rear are Monitor Audio Bronze 6. I'm thinking SVS PB 2000 as a relatively inexpensive sub.
Yes, the sub setting is set to no sub.

I called Monitor Audio and they recommended the Gold 350 or Platinum 350 center channel to match the Pl500's. It's my understanding that the rears aren't as critical.

I really have great experience with Hsu, similar pricing to SVS, but better looking cabinets I think.

Best,

Erik

Although its been a couple of years ago, I had an HSU sub and don't care for them. If it was for music it would be JL Audio, but for HT I submit SVS is a safe bet, offering good value.