I heard the B&W PM1 mini-monitors with the B&W PV1D sub and it was very
impressive. However, the demo used a Classe preamp with digital crossover
that sent a high-pass signal to the mini-monitors. When you do this it opens
the mini's up to more dynamics. The PV1D as good as it sounds does not
have that high pass crossover built into the sub.
However, the new JL Audio eSub series does have a high pass crossover.
You can send a preamp output to the sub and let the sub forward a high
pass signal to the amp that drives the LS50's, opening up its power handling
and volume capability. All the JLs I've heard are fantastic, and the eSubs
have gathered some rave reviews, even from Neil Gader at TAS who says he never liked subs.
The JLs are particularly adept at blending with even the fastest main
speakers, with their huge motors and very light, rigid diaphragms. I am quite
sure the JL e110 would make a great match with your LS50s and properly
energize your listening area.
impressive. However, the demo used a Classe preamp with digital crossover
that sent a high-pass signal to the mini-monitors. When you do this it opens
the mini's up to more dynamics. The PV1D as good as it sounds does not
have that high pass crossover built into the sub.
However, the new JL Audio eSub series does have a high pass crossover.
You can send a preamp output to the sub and let the sub forward a high
pass signal to the amp that drives the LS50's, opening up its power handling
and volume capability. All the JLs I've heard are fantastic, and the eSubs
have gathered some rave reviews, even from Neil Gader at TAS who says he never liked subs.
The JLs are particularly adept at blending with even the fastest main
speakers, with their huge motors and very light, rigid diaphragms. I am quite
sure the JL e110 would make a great match with your LS50s and properly
energize your listening area.

