subwoofers

for less tha $2500, you can purchase a brand-new pair of vmps larger subs, a brand-new tweeked marchand active x-over, & new-or-used decent high-power amp(s) of your choice. this system wil be easy to mate w/most any speakers, and all except maybe a pair of the most expensive offerings from muse/rel/etc., won't touch the level, or deep, quality, textured, output of this system. the only system i ever heard that equalled the bass response of the vmps' as described, was the bass response of a pair of infinity irs-lll's, i heard several years ago. this is my opinion, of course!

regards, doug

What you want to use the sub for (music or movies) is an important factor when choosing a sub. Not all subs are
musical, but a good low frequency extension (below 20 HZ) is always a good starting point. See my posting under the title "Which sub is better for audio". You can get a decent sub for under $1500.

Have maggies 1.6's and REL storm II (older model) but it does the job.. It works directly off the speaker out put of your amp and you can blend it perfectly to any good speakers
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My dealer even uses them on highend B&W's Nautilus 802's etc....
The effectmust be heard to be believed.. the Bass is superble blended and the entire dynamic range is subtly improved...
In my experience with music I found that the REL method of connecting directly to speaker out puts is by far the best way to use a subwoofer..there may be others that connect this way but I am unaware of such...
hope this helps..