Do you think you need a subwoofer?

Biomimetic,
You have not heard the DD series subs from velodyne.
They will change the way subs are made.

Tim

Dear Stevecham: +++++ " the soundstage opened up on all recordings. +++++ "

This is a plus when we installed the subs. If we haven't then we are loosing this characteristic.

+++++ " I think the main challenge is to take the time to fine tune the sub so that it is "not heard" and just picks up where your mains leave off. +++++ "

THis is our challenge whe we installed the subs. We ( José and I ) take around six months to settle in right on target.

Dear Steve I never had the opportunity to hear your speakers/subs combination but I'm sure they give you a lot of musical pleasure.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Newbee: +++++ " The reasons for a sub with monitors is obvious. More and better bass, when they are integrated properly. +++++ "

As Steve told us ( wider soundstage ) the use of subs are not only " more an better " bass, there are other important sound reproductions improvement when you use it.

+++++ " I believe that the best use of a sub is when your full range systems create bass problems in your room because the location of the main speakers creates very uneven bass response. +++++ "

THis is issue is very interesting, I never think about.

You are right: life is a trade off.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Tbg: You tell us, too, the trouble to integrate the subs with the main speakers and like I already told: this is our challenge. But I think it is worthwhile. The Beauhorns: I never heard it but I read very interesting things about.

+++++ " So the answer to your question is both absolutely you need subwoofers and absolutely no subwoofers are impossible. " +++++

I really like your answer and tell us everything about.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Dave : Tks for the links.
Try your system with two subs instead only one and try a crossover at: 80Hz, " listen " and decide.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.