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Add a subwoofer to 2 channel listening?
#114308 10/27/05 08:53 PM
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I mainly listen to ordinary CDs (genre:classic rock), what happens when I add a subwoofer to my 2 channel setup? Will the sub produce any output?
(I have a HK AVR7200: surround sound setup for me is somewhere in the future)

And If a sub is recommended, can a 160 watt or 175 watt amp be adequate?
So far I am considering a 8 or 10 inch velodyne. I do not want overpowering sub-bass but I want it to be noticed. My listening volume is is midway (from 0 to 10 scale).

Thanks,

Intune



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#114309 10/27/05 09:06 PM
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I personally believe a sub woofer would be a very good asset to a two channel music only system. Adding a sub will enhance your super low frequencies and (to me) will make the music and vocals a little more full and rich, even at the reduced volume levels.

The size of the sub would probably depend mostly on your room size, I would imagine.


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#114310 10/27/05 09:39 PM
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I use a sub in my stereo set up.I defintely think a sub with a two channel set up is a good way to go.No matter what sub you get you should not get over powering bass once you have calibrated it to the rest of your system.I would go with as big and powerful of sub as you could comfortably afford.


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#114311 10/27/05 10:48 PM
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Do you guys think that a good HT sub, similar to the highly praised HSU VTF-3, is a good Stereo sub as well? I don't have a sub, and I have no idea whether people looking for a "stereo" sub, I mean to be used in a 2.1 system, look for different features than the ones found in a HT sub.


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#114312 10/27/05 10:59 PM
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without a doubt, definitely, go get a SUB!!! and yes, the HSU is a very nice sub, but maybe overkill for 2 channel audio only. that being said, you certainly could keep it for when you go 5.1 or 7.1 or whatever you end up with. when i turned my sub off...the impact was just not there compared to with it on. i mean, the M60Ti's sound great, and do a decent job of bass, however, they just can not compete with a stand alone sub for bass management...depth, or quality


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#114313 10/27/05 11:20 PM
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The VTF-3 is indeed a lot of sub for music only listening, but it certainly is "musical" enough.

Depending on your room size, the VTF-2 may be better.



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#114314 10/27/05 11:33 PM
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I have also read that a sealed sub is better than a ported one for 2.1 music playback. Is that true?


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I have a STF-3 for my music only system and it's my opinion it lacks nothing for my type of music.


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#114316 10/28/05 01:17 AM
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The VTF3 is a GREAT sub for the $$ and tunes alike.


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#114317 10/28/05 02:58 AM
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When I'm listening to 2-channel stereo, it is sending the lows to the sub. My guess is that most of us here with one system and smaller front speakers do the same. Probably quite a few with larger fronts as well. A good sub, when blended well with your mains, really rounds out the sound and certainly does not detract. The HSU's have certainly received quite a bit of praise for both quality and bang/buck. My EP350 has been a nice performer as well. If you are thinking about an eventual 5.1 or 7.1 upgrade you should consider that while researching a sub. You can buy one now that will blend with your future system. As for overkill: A) Ain't such a thing as too much bass and B) Most subs have attenuators so you can dial them down. Let us know the size of your room and your future plans and you'll get plenty of input from the Axiomites.


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