Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)

Sabrina X still back ordered, but managed to add a Technics 1200G turntable, Sutherland 20/20 & LPS and a pair of REL s/812s.  Working on power outlets, cable and acoustic room treatment.  I didn't want the expense of adding a high pass filter and I don't want to change anything about the Sabrina X.  I'll crossover the RELs in the 30-40 hz range..but we will see how this all fits.  Right now I'm using early 1990's $950 small monitors..

How many here have suggested listening to your new speakers first?

If you didn't hear any break up distortion in the Wilson's bass region with your amplifier driving them there is no need for high pass filtering which is usually included in many subwoofers.

I'm told you can demo SVS subwoofers for free.

How many here have suggested listening to your new speakers first?

Excellent advice, but after listening to the MA12000 driving the Sabrina X, I decided that I did not want to alter what seemed to me to be an extraordinary speaker. They also had all but the last octave of base, so I looked for a fast subwoofer that was known for their high level inputs. Available funds made the S/812 my compromise choice. Moving into the reference series increased cost and limited availability.  I'm now curious to listen to the difference with the subs on vs off.

My curiosity was in directly comparing a $9K REL Studio III with two processing subwoofers at a little more than half the price.

Enjoy    

Once you get the 812’s dialed in, you will have an excellent sounding setup. Subs aren’t that hard to set up if you do it properly, especially REL’s. Your room WILL be a factor though, and treatments would be prudent.