Do you think you need a subwoofer?

Dear Darkmoebius: +++++ " Perhaps it is best to run true L/R stereo signals to the subs instead of summed mono. " +++++.

Absolutely. If you have two subs it is a must to run in stereo way.

Bryston and Pass have very good X-over that can meet your targets.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Hi Raul,

Believe it or not, I actually picked up a Pass Labs XVR1 crossover for a friend, but had to ship it back to him one day later. So, I never got to use it.

The Pass X-O is built like a 200wpc amp, it must weigh 40-50lbs.

I also did some reading about the Bryston 10b a few nights ago. One just sold here on Audiogon for $500 in under 8 hours.

I was hoping to find a cheap solution, but a good crossover is going to cost money. I guess the results will be worth it. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

Dear Darkmoebius: I think that the Pass is an expensive unit, very well made and I hope meet your targets.

The Bryston is a very good one too and with many user friendly options. Second hand: "inexpensive " too.

Yes, please let us know how it works.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Dear Goatwuss: I'm sorry for my mistake about your REL question, the problem was not my english but my unknow REL concept about subs: but now I understand how the REL subs work.

I think that you can't run the RELs on true stereo fashion, but if exist that alternative it really does not help to a stereo sound reproduction because it dos not roll-off ( take-off ) the low bass from your main speakers.

The REL desing only cover one of the objectives of a subwoofer: better quality/quantity low end. Its use is more for HT than for a true stereo home aplications, it can't really help here.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Hi Doug: Do you think you need subwoofers? what is your opinion about?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.