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Sub for Audioengine A5+
Hey guys, I'm looking for a really musical sub to go with my Audioengine A5+ speakers. It will be going in a fairly small room (Picture standard bedroom size). These speakers are getting hooked up to my computer so it needs to be a powered subwoofer. I will be using this setup 98% for music listening so i'm not looking for a thunderous movie oriented sub, although I wouldn't mind the sub having some real punch and the ability to make my neighbors form a riot against my home.
My price range is 350-400$. But I only want to hit the 400$ if its truly worth it. I was already considering audioengine's sub the AS8 but the general consensus seems to be that I should get a 10" or 12". I have also considered some Wharfedale models and a few by Velodyne. I'm not very savy when it comes to home audio so I was hoping you guys could point me in the right direction. I also fear I won't be able to listen to the sub before I buy it, which wasn't the case with the A5+'s.
Thank you for any help you could provide!
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j_garcia should be listened to
This should fit the bill: STF-2 Subwoofer Their subs tend toward the musical side, and this one being one of their smaller, budget subs, I think it will do well.
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System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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does your computer have output port for subwoofer?
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
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Hmmm, I was under the impression that the sub connected to my A5+'s via RCA cables. I don't think it needs to be directly connected to my computer, but I could definitely be wrong.
Also, thank you for the subwoofer suggestion, anyone else have anything to say? I'm in no rush to make a decision, I just want to make sure I get a sub that is worth the money.
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Audioengine S8 sub uses low level inputs and outputs. HSU STF-2 is a great sub, but I think you'd be only be able to connect it by using low level outputs from speakers, which is sub-optimal...
That goes back to very few options unfortunately...
Only other sub with low-level inputs and output in this price range I know of is this one: http://www.chasehometheater.com/inde...art&Itemid=112
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
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j_garcia should be listened to
Those are full range stereo outputs. They should work, but you'll have to dial in the sub's x-over manually is all.
HT: Emotiva UMC-200, Emotiva XPA-3, 3X GR Research A/V-2s, GR A/V-1s, Epik Empire, Oppo BDP-83SE, URC R-50, APC-H10, Panamax 5100, PS3 Slim120G(500G) Bluejeans Cable
System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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yea, but would be nice to cross-over mains as well, instead of having playing full-range from bothOriginally Posted by j_garcia
TV: TC-P55ST30 , AVR: TX-SR805. The Speaker Company 2x TST2, TC2, 2x TSB , Premier Acoustic PA-120 Sub, Netgear NeoTV 550, Harmony 880 URC RFS200, PC->Toslink-> Audioengine D1->JBL LSR2325P
When you're arguing with an idiot, make sure the person you are speaking to isn't doing the same thing.
Seriously, I have no life.
j_garcia should be listened to
Yep, so hopefully there's already an output.
HT: Emotiva UMC-200, Emotiva XPA-3, 3X GR Research A/V-2s, GR A/V-1s, Epik Empire, Oppo BDP-83SE, URC R-50, APC-H10, Panamax 5100, PS3 Slim120G(500G) Bluejeans Cable
System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
Are you sure which side of the glass you are on?
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Mdude186 is a forum member in good standing
I thought by setting the crossover on the sub it would control the A5+'s as well. Thats how it works with the AS8 sub (so i've read). I really don't want the double bass effect though, is there a way I could find out for sure? Maybe email HSU?
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I just checked my PC for sub input, and I do have one (Its colored orange) But I'm not sure how that would work with the crossover and everything. Would I still be able to set it and have it apply to both the A5+'s and the STF?
Sorry for the double post, I couldn't edit because I came back after an hour had passed.
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