joswald21
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Post by joswald21 on May 15, 2017 21:36:12 GMT -5
I have small basement listening space. It's "L" shaped where one of the areas is 13x13 and open to a hallway kinda space. The ceiling is only 7ft with some protruding duct work. Walls and ceiling are drywall, the floor is carpeted, and there's one of those sectionals with a oversized ottoman.
I'm going to buy a new 2.1 system for music ONLY.
After a lot of research, I was convinced that an SVS SB-1000 would be a great choice - small form factor, sealed box, and a built-in high-pass filter fixed at 80Hz. The filter being a MUST HAVE for me.
However, the BasX subs have caught my attention as has the RSL Speedwoofer 10s. They don't have built-in high-pass filters, but a HSU Research High Pass Filter, or inline RCA type filters, would fill-the-gap, no? They're also ported - the RSL's "slotted" andthe BasX round. Does that REALLY make them a less-than-ideal choice for music as the conventional wisdom says.
Thoughts, opinions, questions, cautionary tales, encouraging words...?
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Post by creimes on May 15, 2017 21:40:37 GMT -5
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Post by gus4emo on May 15, 2017 21:54:50 GMT -5
I have small basement listening space. It's "L" shaped where one of the areas is 13x13 and open to a hallway kinda space. The ceiling is only 7ft with some protruding duct work. Walls and ceiling are drywall, the floor is carpeted, and there's one of those sectionals with a oversized ottoman. I'm going to buy a new 2.1 system for music ONLY. After a lot of research, I was convinced that an SVS SB-1000 would be a great choice - small form factor, sealed box, and a built-in high-pass filter fixed at 80Hz. The filter being a MUST HAVE for me. However, the BasX subs have caught my attention as has the RSL Speedwoofer 10s. They don't have built-in high-pass filters, but a HSU Research High Pass Filter, or inline RCA type filters, would fill-the-gap, no? They're also ported - the RSL's "slotted" andthe BasX round. Does that REALLY make them a less-than-ideal choice for music as the conventional wisdom says. Thoughts, opinions, questions, cautionary tales, encouraging words...? See if you can get an Outlaw LFM1 EX.... |
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Post by knucklehead on May 15, 2017 22:50:38 GMT -5
I bought an SVS-SB12-NSD when they were on closeout 4-5 months ago. It works very well in my much larger listening space than yours. I don't know what the difference is between the SB1000 and the SB12 is but both should be able to produce very good low end music. Get some bass traps for that small room if you can.
Ported subs are panned by many music lovers as not being accurate. The A5-350 does a decent job with music but the SVS and DIY subs are notably better with some music, but I wouldn't gripe too much if all I had were the A5 either.
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Post by Loop 7 on May 15, 2017 22:57:01 GMT -5
Consider REL. I think their subs are remarkable.
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Post by MusicHead on May 15, 2017 23:25:40 GMT -5
I have a Rythmik L12 sealed servo sub. VERY happy with it for music and it does not let me wanting with movies. My room is 17x13x8, with two openings to the rest of the floor just on the sides of the left and right front speakers.
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Post by ludi on May 16, 2017 1:18:31 GMT -5
I'm using dual subs myself for years, first REL now Rythmik. For music only closed ones are often preferred. |
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joswald21
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Post by joswald21 on May 16, 2017 15:28:49 GMT -5
Budget is $500 or less for a subwoofer. Main speakers will be small bookshelves. Short-List: - Chane A1.4 - ELAC Debut B6 - SVS Prime Satellite |
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Post by fattykidd on May 16, 2017 16:16:19 GMT -5
Budget is $500 or less for a subwoofer. Main speakers will be small bookshelves. Short-List: - Chane A1.4 - ELAC Debut B6 - SVS Prime Satellite I'm not seeing anything in the manual or coinciding documentation that says anything about having a high pass filter. Can you point me in the right direction, please and thank you. |
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joswald21
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Post by joswald21 on May 16, 2017 18:52:54 GMT -5
The SVS subwoofer has a built-in high-pass filter. The Emotiva and RSL subwoofers DO NOT have built-in high-pass filters. Budget is $500 or less for a subwoofer. Main speakers will be small bookshelves. Short-List: - Chane A1.4 - ELAC Debut B6 - SVS Prime Satellite I'm not seeing anything in the manual or coinciding documentation that says anything about having a high pass filter. Can you point me in the right direction, please and thank you. |
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Post by knucklehead on May 16, 2017 19:13:42 GMT -5
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fattykidd
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Post by fattykidd on May 16, 2017 19:38:25 GMT -5
The SVS subwoofer has a built-in high-pass filter. The Emotiva and RSL subwoofers DO NOT have built-in high-pass filters. I'm not seeing anything in the manual or coinciding documentation that says anything about having a high pass filter. Can you point me in the right direction, please and thank you. I understand that, but I can't find where it says anything about the Hpf. Can you please point me to the part of the manual or where it gives this info. I read through it and can't find this info.. I'm also considering a very simple 2.1 setup for in my travel trailer. That's why I'm asking. |
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jlafrenz
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Post by jlafrenz on May 16, 2017 20:30:42 GMT -5
For a music only system I would be looking at REL subwoofers. Your not going to get one in the $500 range unless you are purchasing used though.
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joswald21
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Post by joswald21 on May 16, 2017 21:35:51 GMT -5
Look for the section on Line Level Outputs. The SVS subwoofer has a built-in high-pass filter. The Emotiva and RSL subwoofers DO NOT have built-in high-pass filters. I understand that, but I can't find where it says anything about the Hpf. Can you please point me to the part of the manual or where it gives this info. I read through it and can't find this info.. I'm also considering a very simple 2.1 setup for in my travel trailer. That's why I'm asking. |
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Post by gus4emo on May 16, 2017 21:49:49 GMT -5
Budget is $500 or less for a subwoofer. Main speakers will be small bookshelves. Short-List: - Chane A1.4 - ELAC Debut B6 - SVS Prime Satellite HSU ULF |
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Post by pknaz on May 16, 2017 21:55:46 GMT -5
Dual subs all the way, at the very least. I'd even say 4 subs. Unless you have your head in a vice grip, having more than one sub is about the only way to get close to even response in a room.
If you're budget is $500, I'd seriously consider two of the S8's or S10's
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Post by brutiarti on May 16, 2017 22:18:02 GMT -5
For a small room I would go for sealed subs. The ML dynamo 700 was a very nice musical small sub.
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