Which subwoofer should I get?
Hi - I have the following system:
Magico A5 speakers
Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated
Merging Nadac + Player + Power DAC
Purist Audio cabling
I love my system......but I had the opportunity to use an SVS PB-2000 pro (home theater subwoofer) for a few weeks, and it really improved the overall experience.
I have the opportunity to purchase a REL Carbon Special sub (used) or purchase an SVS SB 3000 Pro. I really like the fact that the SVS subs have so many user adjustable features, and can be adjusted on the fly from an app. I've been told over and over that the sonic qualities of the REL far outweigh the advantages of the SVS subs. Would love to hear from you regarding this issue.
So, in brief, should I go for the REL, the SVS, or some other sub (if so, why?)?
Thanks - Matt
mwsl
l would say the RCA outs for sub connection from your amplifier would probably be low level not hi. Stick with hi level for pure Hi-Fi stereo.
Rels hi level Neutrik connection is for direct connection to your speaker out terminals (or from your speakers inputs if is easier to wire up if you have a stereo pair of subs) |
mwsl l have the manuals for various Rel subs but it is so difficult to post photos on Audiogon. l started with a Rel Quake in the early 2000s and over this time since then l now have two T9i’s in my latest set up. Rel are more expensive than the competition but l believe they achieve what they are best at….hi level Neutrik connectability. lf you just Google Rel Neutrik hi level input this will get you started on how to connect to amplifier and their philosophy on this method over low level RCA. ln my opinion hi level for hi-fi and low level for home theatre only. |
@mylogic That might be your opinion, but most of the top subwoofers extant from the likes of Magico, Wilson, and JL Labs whose top subs venture well north of $20k only have line level inputs. Hmmm. Pretty sure these guys know what they’re doing, and if they thought high-level inputs were in any way better they would’ve included them in subs at this level. Or maybe you can explain to Alon Wolf and Daryl Wilson why their uber-expensive subs are just for home theater. You know what they say about opinions… |
