Randyhat, get the speakers all set-up using the dsp. I highly doubt that you’ll feel the need for any sub with the wireless LS50’s. They had better bass in my room than the passives and a REL T9i.
They are definitely waaaay more than lifestyle speakers too! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Do break them in for 200 hours though. They will sound bright out of the box. Don’t worry. They’ll relax.
I have a friend with LS50W and Rel T9i, and my brother has LS50W and 2 Sumiko S9’s. The main benefit with a sub is that you can cross the speakers over at 80hz, turn them up to 100 on the volume and rock the entire block for 3 hours straight and the system handles it. I have noticed the sound starts compressing a bit after the 65-70 mark on the volume indicator.
Also, Sumiko is selling the S.0 for $250 each, and I believe they are the same as the Rel T zero.
Again though, listen to them before deciding. They have surprisingly good bass.
If you are buying them new, you’re $300 would be better spent on an extended warranty covering the electronics part of the speaker for 3 or more years. They feel a little finicky and they are only covered for 1 year through kef.
They are definitely waaaay more than lifestyle speakers too! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Do break them in for 200 hours though. They will sound bright out of the box. Don’t worry. They’ll relax.
I have a friend with LS50W and Rel T9i, and my brother has LS50W and 2 Sumiko S9’s. The main benefit with a sub is that you can cross the speakers over at 80hz, turn them up to 100 on the volume and rock the entire block for 3 hours straight and the system handles it. I have noticed the sound starts compressing a bit after the 65-70 mark on the volume indicator.
Also, Sumiko is selling the S.0 for $250 each, and I believe they are the same as the Rel T zero.
Again though, listen to them before deciding. They have surprisingly good bass.
If you are buying them new, you’re $300 would be better spent on an extended warranty covering the electronics part of the speaker for 3 or more years. They feel a little finicky and they are only covered for 1 year through kef.