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Subwoofer for Focal Utopia Be's.

Hello, I'm looking for recommendations for a subwoofer to integrate into my current system. Basically, I'd like to augment the extreme low end and add a little punch.

In my room, if I move the speakers closer to the wall, they extend lower, but sound too boomy for my taste. Ideally, I want to keep the Focal monitors away from the wall where they image best and supplement the low end with a subwoofer.

Aside from the extreme low bass, I'm very happy with the overall sound of my system and do not wish to change anything else.

My system is as follows:

iMac optical out
Krell DVD Standard coax out
Benchmark DAC1 balanced out
Krell 400xi integrated
Nordost Red Dawn rev2 speaker
Nordost QuattroFil XLR
Nordost Shiva power cords for all
PS Audio P-500 Regenerator
Target 24" steel stands
2-DIY sound absorber panels at first wall reflection

Thank you,
Gerardo
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lapierre
547 posts
 
REL B and R series subs should be on your list.

Mainly used in my HT (REL B3) with Vienna Acoustic Haydns and have been
very pleased.The ABC crossover options allows for easy integration with Focal
Be's along with easy hookup (Neutrik Speakon plug 1+ and 2+ connects to
left and right amplifier terminal).

In addition, I experimented with the REL sub-bass system in my two channel
system "The Office" and was amazed of the sound results in a not
to perfect room.
lapierre
547 posts
 
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I use 2 REL Stadium subs with my Mini Utopias.
zenieth
381 posts
 
I run two JL Audio F113's with my 1037's. You should take a look at the F112 ........
audiofreakgeek
115 posts
 
I would also agree with the JL subs, however, I would strongly recommend an electronics upgrade.

The Utopia BE will really benefit from the best in associated equipment they are very revealing. The Krell is a good integrated but in comparison to some of the even better integrated amps or separate components you can get so much more out of these speakers.

I would also say the same thing about the Benchmark great DAC for the price but there are so many even better sources.

So I would look at the system as a whole and make sure that adding a subwoofer will really get you all the way there.
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