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$500 sub for Quad 11L2s

Hello AudiogoN,

I'm looking to find a small powered sub to supplement my Quad 11L2 bookshelf speakers in a small-medium room. My FIRM price ceiling with shipping is $500. I'm looking for this sub for music only (no home theater). I listen to a wide variety of music and would like to maintain a relatively balanced and musical sound, but have a little extra punch for kick-drums an rock, hip-hop, funk and electronic base. I plan on running it out of the speaker terminals of my Cary Audio CAI-1 (integrated amp), so I need it to have speaker level inputs in the sub. My 11L2s have the cherry finish, so something that matches would be a plus, but black will work as well. I realize my list of needs/wants makes this a difficult order to fill, but I would love any suggestions you all have. THANKS!
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paraneer
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I don't think your requirements is a difficult list to fill at all. The answer is a REL T-1 available for $499 brand new, comes in a cherry finish and has a reputation of being more of a musical sub than HT. Plus, REL recommends the high level hook up from your amps speaker terminals to the sub. They even provide the speakon neutrik cable that makes integration a snap. If you check Ebay you can readily find sellers at this price.

I have a Rel T-1 hooked up to my Vienna Bach Grands in this manner and am extremely pleased. Bass is fast and tight easily keeping up with musical content. Hope this helps.

realremo
460 posts
 
I have the exact same sub in my HT system, have also used in a 2.1 system, and I have been very happy with it, it is a very versatile unit. Mine has the rosewood veneer. I visited with Dr Hsu at RMAF, he's a good guy.
ja2austintx
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I had a Hsu VTF-2 MK3 and currently have a Martin Logan Abyss, and both were (are) great. I'm currently running a pair of Emotiva X-REF 10 and I think they're every bit the equal of the Martin Logan, and probably the Hsu. Plus, you get a 30-day return policy. Sale price tends to be $400 each, including shipping, if you're patient.

Just another option for anyone looking for a musical subwoofer.
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