Is it worth buying a sub?

Question

Got B&W 602.5 floorstanders & powerful Yamaha Amp. Would I see any real benefit in getting a sub? If yes, would does anyone recommend?

Answer 1

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I look forward to answering questions like yours. I guess you could say loudspeakers are my forte. :-)

Okay...

Your speakers are somewhat lacking in the bass category, so a good powered subwoofer will be an excellent supplement and will significantly augment the lowest octave of bass extension in your system.

Before I give you some considerations to choose from, I have some recommendations for set-up that will work across the board pretty much no matter which powered subwoofer you choose. First, start by placing the sub in a corner for greatest efficiency, then adjust the sub's volume and crossover setting to best integrate with your 602.5's (start the crossover point at 50 Hz, where your speaker's lower limit is and adjust from there accordingly) to your taste in your listening position. See if your powered sub comes with a subwoofer cable, and if not, choose a good quality cable with shielding for quiet operation.

Ok, here's some choices that I recommend (lowest to highest retail price -actual market price may be variably lower)...

Hsu Research STF-2 (my choice for best value)
BIC Acoustech H100
NHT Classic 10
Definitive Technology SuperCube III (lowest bass response)
B&W ASW 675 (matching visually)

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Answer 2

The sub would take some of the lows off of your loudspeakers letting them concentrate on the mid-bass. The sub would also add more depth to the sound and make it feel like you are actually there. Just make sure you don't turn the sub up too much or it will overpower your speakers. Your Yamaha amp should have a sub-out connection and this is the best signal. I have a Paradigm PDR 10 sub and it is awesome. You don't need too much power on one either.

Answer 3

high quality subs fee a respectable penny. you need to ask your self is it nicely worth $600+ (sub+container+amp+installation) so as that i can get the total spectrum of the music I pay interest to? some human beings will laugh on your face and allow you to comprehend you wasted your money. human beings like me will allow you to comprehend its nicely worth each and every very last penny. i extremely basicallycontinual my motor vehicle 0.5-hour to at least a million hour on maximum days and that i no longer actually don't experience sorry about it, yet basically spent yet another $seven-hundred upgrading it because i love it a lot. If I were in my motor vehicle for 2 hours an afternoon i ought to desire my subs even more effective-so. good success on your decision!

Answer 4

Yes, definitely get a sub and Yamaha has new floor firing, quad directional subs that are amazing. They don't have to go in a corner anymore to get that room filling bass and aren't too hard on the pocket book.

Answer 5

Not a good idea. For one thing, the only Subs on the market are old WW2 diesel models and they need too much maintenance. AND... have you even PRICED the cost of torpedos these days?...

I'd say don't buy any subs... too expensive.

Can you say an entire word?... It's a sub WOOFER.! How do you expect anyone to know what you are talking about when you are too lazy or too stupid to SAY AN ENTIRE WORD.!

Answer 6

Buying a sub for your speaker system may not add much to your system. Not familiar with your particular speakers , but I know B&W makes good quality speakers, it may not go as low as a with a sub , but if you are happy with the way it sounds on music , it probably won't add much to the sound on movies either.
If you don't have surround sound I would wait until then to add a sub.

Answer 7

I doubt it would benefit that much. It's already ported and has a good sized woofers rated down to 50HZ. If the crossover is decent, you should be getting good bass. Only possible drawback is being limited to 100 watts but if the speakers are efficient, it should be OK.

Answer 8

do you want more bass...I got a 10" Infinity 500 watt powered sub and yeah it makes some bass...though I also have 2 12" towers with all the midrange I don't know you decide...

Answer 9

If you like bass, yes. I belong to a couple hometheater forums on the internet and everbody likes SVS. I even own one - 20-39PC+.
http://svsound.com/index.cfm
I know it might be concerning buying it from the internet but it is worth it. The one I have is awesome. It is pretty darn big but it sounds excellent.

Answer 10

I like the foot long subs with turkey and ham the best!!