Musical subwoofer under $2000
I’m looking for advice on what vendors to look at as l’d really like to add a subwoofer to my 2 channel setup. The room is c. 30x15 feet or 42 square meters with low ceiling of about 7.5 feet or 2.2 meters. Budget is c.$2,000 and my 2 channel speakers are Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII. My amp offers pre-out connection. I’d like REL but their S range is now too expensive, so something close in musicality would be great.
@mofojo That's great to hear. Happy to hear that as an owner of two JL Audio subs. Paradigm was not at all like that. They quoted me $1,700 to "fix" my dead sub that cost $2,500. I'd of course rather spend the $1,700 on a new sub. My point was that unless the manufacturer is willing to repair the sub for a reasonable price, taking it to a certified audio repair facility-- they will tell you that they can't repair it. JL Audio is a good exception to that. Good to know, thanks.
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Just got my Absolute Sound issue (Jan. 2024). They highlight products of the year. You might look into the Golden Ear ForceField 30. It got a Product of the Year from The Absolute Sound. I have no expericene with the sub, just passing along info. It's $900, with a 1000W switching amp, a 8-inch long throw driver with a downward firing passive radiator.
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@soix I think your suggestion to go for one of the F12G instead is right as I am still conflicted about going so large and I thought @noodlyarm comments of using F12G’s we’re interesting about room size and his Totem speakers. |
Thanks for the topic sparksgja Following my own advice (see topic "Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?) ... I consulted with a long time subwoofer builder who has great passion around the topic, also others having formidable experience. I was guided to a Rythmic Direct Servo sealed L12 for my purist 2 channel small studio. Still selling at a delivered price of $629, it integrates seamlessly with my super quick monitors, digs into the low 20's and abounds in musicality. I found one well-placed sub superior to having two, in my system. Money saved can be applied to bass traps. Bonne chance. More Peace and Joy Pin (bold print for old eyes)
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