Integrated versions separate subwoofer

Is there any kind of consensus on whether speakers with integrated subwoofers sound as good as/better/worse than a separate subwoofer?

pyite02-20-2003 11:36pm

chams_uk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 02-21-2003 at 03:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My GENERAL opinion is that an integrated unit may be better if you have the space. Couple reasons: - Physical placement is within the same "space" as the speaker, and there are 2 of them - They are DESIGNED to be integrated well into the speaker Again, a general statement, not perhaps universal. Integrated woofers may lack in deepest bass and air movement, something outboard sob's are especially made for.
akaddict Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 51 posts 02-21-2003 at 08:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Quantity or quality (or very high price)... Go to a store and compare the B&W N805 with a sub to the N803 or 2.
pyite OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 02-21-2003 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Chams_uk I see. So a really crazy audiophile move would be to have a crossover for anything under 55hz and run that to a dedicated subwoofer, and also have integrated subs in the speaker.