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Sonus Faber

Need, advise on integrating a "SUB" into the equation. Great speakers, just got them, But a little shy on the bass... What if any, SUB ('s) should be considered? have the room for a stereo set up, if necessary? Have been thinking about the New Thiel "Smart Sub", or REL "Stentor III's" or...But, this is the first time around with the Sonus Fabers (two ways) The Cremona floor standers I had didn't require the extra punch. Any advise or experience will be of great help before I spend the bucks. Thanks to all for the effort.
Craig
mang53
cello
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Mang53,
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I have a REL Stentor III matched up with a pair of Sonus Faber Extremas and they are perfect together and were quite easy to drop in to my system.
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The sound is totally fluid from top to bottom with no seams, disjuncts or bumps.
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I would highly recommend the REL Stentor III's.
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Good Luck,
Larry
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chriskeating
189 posts
 
I used the Guarneris with a Rel Strata III. This is a sealed box design and is very quick with appropriate adjustments for proper blending. The cherry finish actually looks OK near the Guarneri too.
sirspeedy70680e509
1,064 posts
 
I have a REL Stentor II,mated,flawlessly,with an Avalon Ascent(sealed box)series II.When I decided to do this,my goal was to eclipse the design decision of Avalon,in their newer use of ported designs,to add to the bass output.Boy did I make the right choice.I now have a "CLASSIC",flawless, Ascent(a great design)mated with a sub,that blends perfectly.It would be very hard for me to make any kind of new speaker change,now,unless I moved to a different room.Good luck!!
semi
649 posts
 
There are lots of fine subs out there, but none offers the unique high level input of REL. Your power amp does not deliver linear power to speaker due to amp and speaker cross-over interaction. That's why you hear from REL owners loving their subs because they integrate with their speakers, large or small, so perfectly.

So my vote is also a REL, go for the new Brittania series which is even better than the old ST series.
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tumbler
93 posts
 
I have a REL STadium III nicely matched with a pair of SF Concertos. Very nice integration that allows a much lower power amp for the SFs. The SFs also function as the l&r IN A av ST-UP.
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