Acudeftechguy:
I'm really intrigued by the 7002's. I heard them and was blown away. My question: Are they really that good and doea the built in sub obviate the need for an additional out board sub?
Thanks
Having the 7002s are like having dual 300-watts SuperCube subwoofers. I think they can produce good bass in medium size rooms - I'd say 3,000 cubic ft or less.
But in terms of pure hardcore subsonic bass output, they won't match the dedicated subs from SVS, HSU, Epik, etc.
The built-in powered subwoofers have a gain/volume control. If you turn that volume up, you will produce plenty of bass, but at the same time you may sacrifice some tonal accuracy with more subwoofer output.
Here's a funny thing I've noticed. Many people buy these big-time dedicated subwoofers than can cause an earthquake. But when you ask them what volume they set their subwoofers, they will say that they set the volume to about 25%.
Here's another funny fact. Some of these big-time subs can produce 20Hz at 120 dB! But when was the last time you listened to music/movies at 120 dB? Most of us go to about 90dB.
So what's "good" bass to one person may be different for another.
I have the BP7000SC and BP7001SC. Without the Trinity Subwoofer, even the 7000 & 7001 literally produces bass that seriously and severely shakes and rattles my walls - even in the adjacent rooms. I go outside the house and still hear the bass.
So you may not need the extra dedicated subwoofer. Everyone is different.
One more thing about the BP7002. It is a 3-way speaker system: 1) Tweeters, 2) Midrange/Upper Bass, and 3) Subwoofer. In other words, the subwoofer, although powered, is part of a whole system. It is not a separate system. One crossover network directs the highs to the tweeters, mids and upper bass to the midrange/upper bass drivers, and lows to the subwoofer drivers. In other words, it is a full-range speaker system that you can set as "Large" or "Full-Range on your receiver or pre-pro.
Are they that good?
Yes. But it's a relative statement. They are that good compared to speakers in the same price class. I'm sure you've read the reviews.
If you thought they sounded good, it meant that your HT store had a good setup. I've yet to find a store or show room that had a setup where I was happy with the sound of ANY speakers.
I've listened to Klipsch, Mirage, DefTech 7001, Paradigm Studio 100, and B&W 800D. In every case, the sound was not that great because either the room acoustics were wrong or something else in the setup was wrong.
So as long as the speakers sound great in your own room, that's the key thing.
If you are serious about the 7002s, this is what I would do. Talk to Best Buy's Magnolia Home Theater near you. Ask them if they can order the 7002s for you. Ask them to make sure they have a 30-Day return policy withOUT a restocking fee. If they still sound great to you in your own room, tell the MANAGER that if they would price-match digitalcraze, you would keep the 7002s. If they don't, you would return them. They will try to keep your business. I have a feeling they would rather price-match than have excess inventories on hand.
