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.
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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I listen to classical organ, and orchestral music, and early rock. I don’t understand why REL is so expensive for what you get. Examples; T9x is -6db at 27 hz., 1500 US. Classic 98 is 1400 US with identical response figures. The S/510 is down -6db at 20 hz. Now we’re starting to plumb the depths, but 2500 US ? They’re pretty, but way too expensive for what I call an honest subwoofer. |
