What Sub’s are you using / recommend

[manyung1987]

Kali WS-6.2
6.5-Inch horizontally opposed woofers
80Hz crossover frequency

 

[joelnefph]

RSL 10E is incredible for $300 USD. I’ve also used the Jamo C910 in a smaller room with pretty good results. The RSL is much more textured and dynamics, however

 

[Yoda]

WIIM Amp and a pair of 25 year old PSB Image 1B and PSB Image Sub. Sounds great!

 

[deksawyer]

Wiim Amp Pro with 2 B&W M1 satellites and a Linn Komponent 120 sub.

Speaker choice was dictated by the room, in this case my kitchen, which is quite small. B&Ws on the wall, K 120 on top of the tall kitchen units. Works well. Linn sub is not the best, but it fits the space... I have an SVS SB12 sub in my living room and that is a beast!

The Amp Pro addition in the kitchen has made it even better though, and that's all that matters.

 

[Smoketus]

Genelec 7050B

 

[wiimamp user]

I wonder how a Audiopro sub would sound..

 

[DRC]

I wonder how a Audiopro sub would sound..

For the SW-5:
Frequency range: 35-130Hz
My view is that a decent subwoofer should go down to at least 20Hz.

 

[hoohoohoo]

For the SW-5:
Frequency range: 35-130Hz
My view is that a decent subwoofer should go down to at least 20Hz.

These are decent for a reasonable price

Landing Page - 10E

RSL Speakers - A division of Rogersound Labs - is a factory direct loudspeaker manufacturer, since 1970, based in Los Angeles, California. Family owned and operated.

rslspeakers.com

Frequency Response:

• (anechoic): 26-200 Hz ± 3db

Speedwoofer 10S MKII

Features: 400 watts RMS / 1020 watts peak Cast-frame 10” woofer w/ improved thermal capacity LFE mode offers deeper extension (22Hz!) Music mode matches original 10S w/ improved dynamics Rear-vented Compression Guide™ tuning Wireless receiver built in. Option to add transmitter during checkout*...

rslspeakers.com

Frequency Response:

• MKII/LFE mode (anechoic): 22-200 Hz ± 3db

 

[jed1]

Two units of Kali WS6-2 - 6.5" dual opposite subwoofers per unit. I use the built-in crossover at 80Hz.

 

[wiimamp user]

For the SW-5:
Frequency range: 35-130Hz
My view is that a decent subwoofer should go down to at least 20Hz.

Ok but isn't there more to it then how low the frequency can go?

 

[hoohoohoo]

Ok but isn't there more to it then how low the frequency can go?

Of course but now you're into trade-offs in the outer edges of optimization. There are some tracks that have low end tones that don't get exposed on equipment without the low-end range. Once you hear the detail on a track, it feels subdued on a system that can't quite get there. I don't have 'golden ears' so this is what works for me.

 

[wiimamp user]

Of course but now you're into trade-offs in the outer edges of optimization. There are some tracks that have low end tones that don't get exposed on equipment without the low-end range. Once you hear the detail on a track, it feels subdued on a system that can't quite get there. I don't have 'golden ears' so this is what works for me.

I think..one would just listen to 2 different subs blindly..one with lower frequency the other is the audiopro.
I wonder if you can say the one with the lower frequency sound better..is more accurate..if you know what I mean.
Numbers maybe don't tell the whole picture that's what I'm saying...

 

[hoohoohoo]

I think..one would just listen to 2 different subs blindly..one with lower frequency the other is the audiopro.
I wonder if you can say the one with the lower frequency sound better..is more accurate..if you know what I mean.
Numbers maybe don't tell the whole picture that's what I'm saying...

For sure...if you can find a dealer or manage to get two into your own system without a lot of switching hassle for a side-by-side comparison, this would be best. Good luck on your quest

 

[Abstracted]

I've been buying subs for over 30 years. Here's some advice:

1. Unless you live in an unpopulated area, always buy used. Subs and amps last forever. And subs don't get that much better over time.
   1. Offerup and Facebook Marketplace alerts are your friends.
      1. Last year I bought an SVS PB-1000 Pro for $180. Last month I picked up an SVS SB-3000 for $450. About 7 years ago I bought an SVS SB-2000 (non-pro) for $280. All of them work perfectly.
      2. If you ever want to sell, and you bought it for a good price, you'll probably be able to sell yours for the same price you bought it for.
2. Shop using test results, like this continually updated spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dU5OOnf3nVgctJszmfyBjaxK69dkXte6ZL6anVTW2_M/edit?usp=sharing
3. And to skip the constant want to upgrade, get something that can hit 20Hz or below at it's -6dB point in the response curve.
4. Your room size matters: you might need two subs.

 

[FedotovKA]

Кef kc92

 

[wiimamp user]

I've been buying subs for over 30 years. Here's some advice:

1. Unless you live in an unpopulated area, always buy used. Subs and amps last forever. And subs don't get that much better over time.
   1. Offerup and Facebook Marketplace alerts are your friends.
      1. Last year I bought an SVS PB-1000 Pro for $180. Last month I picked up an SVS SB-3000 for $450. About 7 years ago I bought an SVS SB-2000 (non-pro) for $280. All of them work perfectly.
      2. If you ever want to sell, and you bought it for a good price, you'll probably be able to sell yours for the same price you bought it for.
2. Shop using test results, like this continually updated spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dU5OOnf3nVgctJszmfyBjaxK69dkXte6ZL6anVTW2_M/edit?usp=sharing
3. And to skip the constant want to upgrade, get something that can hit 20Hz or below at it's -6dB point in the response curve.
4. Your room size matters: you might need two subs.

Excellent advice

 

[saberger1]

SVS SB-2000 Pro x2

 

[rccarguy]

I've been buying subs for over 30 years. Here's some advice:

1. Unless you live in an unpopulated area, always buy used. Subs and amps last forever. And subs don't get that much better over time.
   1. Offerup and Facebook Marketplace alerts are your friends.
      1. Last year I bought an SVS PB-1000 Pro for $180. Last month I picked up an SVS SB-3000 for $450. About 7 years ago I bought an SVS SB-2000 (non-pro) for $280. All of them work perfectly.
      2. If you ever want to sell, and you bought it for a good price, you'll probably be able to sell yours for the same price you bought it for.
2. Shop using test results, like this continually updated spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dU5OOnf3nVgctJszmfyBjaxK69dkXte6ZL6anVTW2_M/edit?usp=sharing
3. And to skip the constant want to upgrade, get something that can hit 20Hz or below at it's -6dB point in the response curve.
4. Your room size matters: you might need two subs.

1) Sub plate amps don't last forever, they do go faulty and typically they are not repairable. Also you may find they are expensive to replace, or unavailable as the sub brand no longer supplies replacement amps. A SVS PC Plus amp (BASH) died after about 15 years, which is a acceptable length of usage, however they could not supply a like for like amp