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Every time I listen to my system I am delighted with the sound, realism, imaging, tonal quality etc. First to describe my system in 2-channel since it seems most people who read these forums listen to either 2-channel or 2.1 channel.
I have a pair of Paradigm Signature S2’s and compliment each of them with a REL R-528. The REL’s are connected high level at the binding post of the amplifier (Anthem P5). It took awhile but I have them dialed in pretty good to the point when I watch something, even a movie streamed from my computer (Amazon) which comes through in 2-channel, I’m fooled thinking my center channel is active. When low frequency information is delivered, I forget there are subwoofers and the whole soundstage comes alive.
I just wonder why more people don’t opt for quality bookshelf speakers each complimented with it’s own dedicated subwoofer. Keeping in mind the REL is different than conventional subs in the way it gets the same exact signal signature as the main speakers.
I’m interested in hearing others thoughts on my scheme as opposed to floor standers with a single sub with appears most popular.
oldschool1
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kalali
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"I’m interested in hearing others thoughts on my scheme as opposed to floor standers with a single sub with appears most popular."

I know a lot of folks do get subs with their floorstander speakers but for me the main reason to go the floorstander route is to avoid the need for a subwoofer. It is also sometimes difficult to integrate main speakers with subwoofers  - standmounts in particular, so opting for floor standing speakers tends to give more seamless results.
mofojo
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I run a sub with floorstanders or monitors. I’ve found running a full range tower full range then crossing over the sub at around 50hz gives a very good blend. More seamless than a monitor and sub IMO. 
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yogiboy
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I prefer monitors with a sub. I’ve owned many floorstanders and many monitors. In my listening room ( 20x15 ) monitors always sound best!
helomech
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kosst_amojan
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I've never given little monitors with subs serious consideration for a variety of reasons. First, it a more technically complicated approach. Because of that, it's much more difficult to get the best sound. Second, you're going to lay out more money to get the job done and still probably not end up with something that sounds as good as a full range speaker for less money. That's why I bought Focal 936's instead of 906's or 1008Be's with subs. 906's with matching 1000F subs would have come in at the at least the same money, been more complicated to implement, and not done anything better than the 936's, and probably done it worse. 
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