The amp may help you out when you play loud. The sub will help out all the time with all content. Except for some of the oldest classic films which have no content in the lowest octaves, my sub is always outputting some bit of filler.

Ultimately it is your setup, and your choice. But there's a reason everyone is going to tell you to get the sub first. Trust us, that fuller sound should make you smile just as much as a piece of jewelry sitting in your rack.


Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris