Subwoofer for stereo setup

[Rosenarayanappa]

So have you decided on anything??
If you haven't bought anything so far
I have REL t5x if you are interested...

Thanks @irv Your sub is put into good use for late night music sessions. Loving the REL, it is adding that sweet punch that was missing.

 

[reignofchaos]

It is for a stereo setup, 50% music and 50% (movies + games)

SVS doesn't work properly in a stereo setup. Way too much bass localization. I'd not recommend it at all.

 

[SpaceAsh]

SVS doesn't work properly in a stereo setup. Way too much bass localization. I'd not recommend it at all.

So which sub would you recommend for a stereo in svs's price range. The rel t9x is way over my budget.

 

[reignofchaos]

So which sub would you recommend for a stereo in svs's price range. The rel t9x is way over my budget.

Look at the PSB - it will probably have less output than the SVS but will be much easier to blend.

 

[sajeet]

Demo pair - not new. So I'd assume it was broken in. The differences in specs basically is that ATC are incredibly conservative with their specs but REL is not.

Surprising observation, I had Rel T9i which digged down than the specs mentioned by Rel and lit was louder once completely broken in, after breaking in completely it was a different beast

 

[sajeet]

Demo pair - not new. So I'd assume it was broken in. The differences in specs basically is that ATC are incredibly conservative with their specs but REL is not.

Surprising observation, I had Rel T9i which digged down than the specs mentioned by Rel and lit was louder once completely broken in, after breaking in completely it was a different beast

 

[Nitin K]

Demo pair - not new. So I'd assume it was broken in. The differences in specs basically is that ATC are incredibly conservative with their specs but REL is not.

Rel is a good subwoofer especially for stereo. But I do find the YouTube videos pertaining to them spiced up with some marketing hype.

 

[sajeet]

Rel is a good subwoofer especially for stereo. But I do find the YouTube videos pertaining to them spiced up with some marketing hype.

I totally agree with this

 

[DB1989]

Surprising observation, I had Rel T9i which digged down than the specs mentioned by Rel and lit was louder once completely broken in, after breaking in completely it was a different beast

How low did it go after it was broken in? It's -6db at 27hz according to the official spec by REL

 

[sajeet]

How low did it go after it was broken in? It's -6db at 27hz according to the official spec by REL

-6 db @ 27Hz in my set up, whereas T9i's specs is -6db @ 28 hz

 

[reignofchaos]

Surprising observation, I had Rel T9i which digged down than the specs mentioned by Rel and lit was louder once completely broken in, after breaking in completely it was a different beast

T9i is a PR design. It will have more output. T5x is sealed with much lower power. Output will be significantly less.

PSB is 25@-3dB. It digs much much deeper than the T9, let alone the T5.

 

[sajeet]

T9i is a PR design. It will have more output. T5x is sealed with much lower power. Output will be significantly less.

PSB is 25@-3dB. It digs much much deeper than the T9, let alone the T5.

As you rightly said and I know that T9i is PR & front firing, whereas T5 is not. Butt what I mentioned is not T9i digs lower than the PSB, But ATC Scm19 bookshelves digging lower than the T5 series (lLFE is -6db @32hz), whose specs says 54hz-22khz

 

[sgmkumar1972]

SVS doesn't work properly in a stereo setup. Way too much bass localization. I'd not recommend it at all.

I saw one HSU 15 inch sub in classified,
It is sealed sub,
Any way please check the reviews

 

[reignofchaos]

As you rightly said and I know that T9i is PR & front firing, whereas T5 is not. Butt what I mentioned is not T9i digs lower than the PSB, But ATC Scm19 bookshelves digging lower than the T5 series (lLFE is -6db @32hz), whose specs says 54hz-22khz

Yea ATC is seriously under-rated. The other day I was playing this track called Acoustic by Billy Raffoul which is a serious workout for the low end. One door which was ajar started rattling with bass. I afterwards realised my sub was off. It was only the ATC producing the bass. It was absolutely incredible!

 

[reignofchaos]

I saw one HSU 15 inch sub in classified,
It is sealed sub,
Any way please check the reviews

15" subs and stereo are a no go unless your mains themselves are like 10" or larger drivers.

 

[sajeet]

Yea ATC is seriously under-rated. The other day I was playing this track called Acoustic by Billy Raffoul which is a serious workout for the low end. One door which was ajar started rattling with bass. I afterwards realised my sub was off. It was only the ATC producing the bass. It was absolutely incredible!

Definitely worth auditioning the ATC SCM 19 then, the bookshelves defying mini subs in low frequencies & rattling, will be auditioning them in a couple of weeks here, might be good for those who don't want to add sub because of real estate problems.

 

[DB1989]

As you rightly said and I know that T9i is PR & front firing, whereas T5 is not. Butt what I mentioned is not T9i digs lower than the PSB, But ATC Scm19 bookshelves digging lower than the T5 series (lLFE is -6db @32hz), whose specs says 54hz-22khz

Sealed speakers leverage room gain and can give more extension that the rated spec if the room dictates. Dual REL T9i's in my treated room went down to 8hz at -3db.

How low are the ATC's are digging in your room?

 

[reignofchaos]

Definitely worth auditioning the ATC SCM 19 then, the bookshelves defying mini subs in low frequencies & rattling, will be auditioning them in a couple of weeks here, might be good for those who don't want to add sub because of real estate problems.

It needs loads of power to move air - keep that in mind. Give it a pipsqueak amp and there will be no bass.

Most people complaining about lack of bass use amps that can't move the super linear drivers properly due to lack of current.

 

[reignofchaos]

Sealed speakers leverage room gain and can give more extension that the rated spec if the room dictates. Dual REL T9i's in my treated room went down to 8hz at -3db.

How low are the ATC's are digging in your room?

No clue - I have never measured but I guess there is output down to the low 30's with the right material.

 

[sajeet]

Sealed speakers leverage room gain and can give more extension that the rated spec if the room dictates. Dual REL T9i's in my treated room went down to 8hz at -3db.

How low are the ATC's are digging in your room?

Yes, indeed room gain plays a major role in the low frequency department.
I don't have ATCs, but will be auditioning them shortly