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Keep SVS SB16 or change to REL S5 music only

Im only listen to music and having a SVS SB16. And i think its a little boomy sometimes. Maybe its the settings that are not dailed in.

Or is it bettet to change to a REL S5?

My gear is:
Mcintosh C500T preamp
Mcintosh MC452 amp
Lumin T2 streamer
B&W CM10 S2 speaker
SVS SB16 sub
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nekoaudio
489 posts
 
You could also try changing the placement or PEQ settings of the SB16-Ultra. There's a fair chance it sounds boomy because of placement.
erik_squires
16,170 posts
 
The EQ is the thing.
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yogiboy
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Not all speakers integrate well with a subwoofer. You might be better off not using a subwoofer with the B &W! You might be spinnin' your wheels changing to another sub!
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b_limo
2,277 posts
 
You know, I think Erik is probably right.  I imagine the SVS SB16 could be tight and musical if set up properly, which can be extremely difficult I imagine.  

Do you have someone who could maybe help with set-up?
keithtexas
352 posts
 
I'm a little surprised that Audiotroy found the SB13 Ultra to sound slow and boomy. I'm using a pair to augment my Wilson W/P system, and they are extremely fast and tight. I can see how a 16" might not be as musical.
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