Full range huge bass < $4000 pair

[larry7995]

I am wondering what forum members would recommend for great speakers with superior bass for $2000 or less each. I have read that manufacturers often keep costs down using smaller speakers. Does it really makes a difference to have an 8" or even 10" when the subwoofer is going to be working as well. Currently my mains are PA speakers that have a 15" and really move some air but the mids are not there as there is just the 15 and a horn. I was all set to buy a pair of M80s and got to wondering if I will be happy with the bass.

 

[mazersteven]

Strata Mini


http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=78.1

 

[mazersteven]

Veracity HT3

http://www.salksound.com/ht3.shtml

 

[majorloser]

This is probably what you would want, but...

http://www.jbl.com/home/products/product_detail.aspx?prod=K2.S9800WG&Language=ENG&Country=US&Region=USA&cat=BFS&ser=K2

or

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1158

Something like this is more realistic to the budget:

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/CANTKARAT711GRPHA

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/CANTKARAT2DCSLV

You could definitely get a pair of these:

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1098

 

[Phil Taylor]

You might check out the Klipsch Cornwall III - they retail for just under $1800/ea

 

[DavidG]

If you want some really poweful bass and don't mind large tower speakers check out the Definitive Technology BP7000SC's. They retail for almost $5,000, but can be found online for around $3,500 per pair.

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[mazersteven]

If you want some really poweful bass and don't mind large tower speakers check out the Definitive Technology BP7000SC's. They retail for almost $5,000, but can be found online for around $3,500 per pair.

JMO But I have found that the 7000's by themselves without a sub are lacking in the bass department. Again JMO

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I am wondering what forum members would recommend for great speakers with superior bass for $2000 or less each.

I own a pair of Definitive Technology BP7000SC (~ 53"x9"x17"), which I bought for $ 1,800 each.

Midrange and Highs are outstanding.
When my uncle was over for vacation during the Summer, I played for him a CD. His very first impression was, "The sound is extremely CLEAR."

Upper Bass and Lower Bass are exceptional.
When I listen to music & watch movies, I make sure the volume is no more than 85 dBA to protect my hearing. But even so, the bass is enough to literally rattle the walls in my 3,800 cubic feet room. I can hear the rumbling bass across my 3,000 s.f. house. with the HT room doors closed. Oh, I don't have a dedicated subwoofer.

It is true that great frequency response (20Hz-20kHz +/-3dB @90dB) does not guarantee a great sounding speaker. But it is also true that all great sounding speakers have great frequency response specifications.

Therefore, I recommend the DefTech BP7000SCs ($3,600/pr) as great speakers with superior bass.

 

[AndrewLyles]

I've got to plug my speakers because I was in a similiar situation. I came from using a pair of Infinity Towers with 15" woofers that could pound out the bass...college houses were very accomidating for that sort of thing. I am currently using Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1s with the optional SA Amplifier and am blown away by how low and powerful they hit. If you like the low end I would say you need to audition them and make sure the SA Amplifier is running...it makes the difference between a full range speaker and a speaker with absolutely amazing extension.

 

[WmAx]

Take a quality speaker with very good midrange and treble(for it's price), such as a B&W CM7 and add two good quality subwoofers, one near each speaker, and use an active crossover to split the signal to each for proper integration. Some better quality receivers have sufficient crossovers. Or if you have component power amplifiers and pre-amplifier, even better, as you can add a high quality active crossover that can operate in stereo for the bass range, and ensure adequate slope rate/xover frequency.

-Chris

 

[mazersteven]

Take a quality speaker with very good midrange and treble(for it's price), such as a B&W CM7 and add two good quality subwoofers, one near each speaker, and use an active crossover to split the signal to each for proper integration. Some better quality receivers have sufficient crossovers. Or if you have component power amplifiers and pre-amplifier, even better, as you can add a high quality active crossover that can operate in stereo for the bass range, and ensure adequate slope rate/xover frequency.

-Chris

Then have fun dialing in that set-up.

 

[WmAx]

Then have fun dialing in that set-up.

It's not difficult. But I can imagine how it might seem somewhat intimidating to someone that is looking for the easiest solution.

-Chris

 

[fmw]

The easier approach would be to buy a competent powered subwoofer. Then you could mate some high quality bookshelf speakers with them and have the bass output not only strong but adjustable. The sound will be more refined and realistic than with the PA speakers. Contrary to popular opinion, it is not difficult to adjust a sub to provide a seamless full range frequency response. I use an inexpensive sound pressure meter and test tones recorded on a CD. This is the more modern, easier and less expensive way to do things.

The last full range speakers I had were nearly the size of refrigerators and had 2 bass 12" drivers and a 12" passive radiator on each side. That kind of thing just isn't necessary today.

 

[zumbo]

Pro Dynamics should fit the bill perfectly.

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/pro_dynamics.html

At the 4k price-point, there is only one choice for me. B&W 804S. $1999.95 retail each.

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1154&sc=hf

 

[gus6464]

Take a quality speaker with very good midrange and treble(for it's price), such as a B&W CM7 and add two good quality subwoofers, one near each speaker, and use an active crossover to split the signal to each for proper integration. Some better quality receivers have sufficient crossovers. Or if you have component power amplifiers and pre-amplifier, even better, as you can add a high quality active crossover that can operate in stereo for the bass range, and ensure adequate slope rate/xover frequency.

-Chris

What subs would you pair with a set of CM7's?

 

[WmAx]

What subs would you pair with a set of CM7's?

Well, the absolute best value (while still requiring no real effort to build anything) would be to piece together a sort of DIY subwoofer kit. Buy some pre-made subwoofer cabinets(they even come with a coat of matte black enamel) from www.partsexpress.com and a couple of their Dayton Reference subwoofer drivers, or any other high quality drivers. Use a Behringer EP2500 amplifier to power them(more power and more flexible overall, as compared to the plate amps usually used). All you have to do is cut a hole for the driver and mount some speaker terminals in the cabinets. Wire them up. This gives you superb quality drivers with superb quality subwoofer amplification of very high power.

If going retail, I have no specific advice at the moment. I suggest finding the best objectively measured device vs. cost from one of the reputable 3rd party testing sites such as Hometheatreshack.

-Chris