kempez
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The Gemini II Amp is 150w, unless I can't read
The Gemini II Amp is 150w, unless I can't read
Bearing in mind the review is now out of date as the Gemini has been replaced with the Gemini II, which has the same size (10") driver as the XLS200 and a slightly uprated amp (150W). The differences are now minimal.
so is the extra £100 still worthy for the XLS200? (after 2 years of use)
the G2 is plenty lound in my room that is 4mx4m...also it depends on your avr...is it is really good in LFE or not...
ps: how did your sub die anyway ??? how long have you had it ? i wanna know coz i fear it so much happening to me...
The G2 will be plenty for a 10" x 10" room.
Hi Dodgy Geezer. I currently have a Tannoy HTS subwoofer (100watts), which has recently died. I'm looking for a new subwoofer and am considering the Gemini 2. My room is 4m x 4m. Would the G2 be suitable for my room? I have neighbour's either side of me, which I need to consider, as I was thinking of the XLS200, but at 275watts compared to the G2s 150 watts, I think the XLS200 would be too much? I always found my 100watt Tannoy to be more than enough. It would be used for movies only. Any advice would be much appreciatedThe G2 will be plenty for a 10" x 10" room.
Hi Dodgy Geezer. I currently have a Tannoy HTS subwoofer (100watts), which has recently died. I'm looking for a new subwoofer and am considering the Gemini 2. My room is 4m x 4m. Would the G2 be suitable for my room? I have neighbour's either side of me, which I need to consider, as I was thinking of the XLS200, but at 275watts compared to the G2s 150 watts, I think the XLS200 would be too much? I always found my 100watt Tannoy to be more than enough. It would be used for movies only. Any advice would be much appreciated
Thanks for the reply, I appreciated it's been a while since anyone's posted on this thread lol. My current subwoofer was the Tannoy HTS101 (down firing). The exact dimensions of the room are 12ft 7 x 13ft 3. The volume control on my Tannoy was never above half way (ten to twelve) to be exact, as most of my viewing is in the evenings due to work. I know that the XLS200 is the better sub, I just don't know if spending the extra money on a more powerful subwoofer (watts wise) would make sense. I know that you can turn it down, but would there be a difference between the G2 and XLS200 at lower volumes? I would love the XLS200 and can afford one, but unfortunately you have to take the neighbour's into account. I've seen several subwoofers for sale due to upsetting the neighbour's lol.2
Holy resurrection thread Batman!
Not sure which model Tannoy HTS you have but the G2 will be fine if you found the Tannoy plenty enough for a 13" square room. The Gemini 2 has a larger 10" driver and the only thing is that it might sound a little bit different to your HTS if it was the forward firing version as the Gemini is downward firing (I prefer forward firing myself).
The XLS200 is a step up and you could always turn it down as needed but if most of your viewing is at low volumes, it won't sound all that different to the G2.
Thanks again, so knowing the higher wattage with the XLS200, can it's volume be turned down enough so that the neighbour's wont be banging on my door lol, but still get good definition of base at lower volume? Thanks again.If you have minimised the dynamic range of the sound through the amp, I don't think there will be much difference at all between the two at low volumes. It's a lot more noticeable when there's something going on (e.g. beginning of Star Wars AOTC when they're trying to snuff out Senator Amidala and the ship blows up).
Honestly, if the Tannoy was plenty for you, I don't think you'd be disappointed with the G2. However, if it was me and budget wasn't an issue, I'd get the XLS200. Having tried both, back-to-back in the same room, there was a clear difference so I reckon if you never heard the XLS200, you'd be more than happy with the G2 but side-by-side, the XLS200 is noticeably better.
Thank you for your time and all the advice, it's much appreciatedAt lower volumes, there's not much between them, but even at medium volumes, you'll be able to hear the difference in scenes with lots of bass. Again, if you were happy with your Tannoy 101, you won't be disappointed with the G2 but if budget is not a problem, I'd go with the XLS200 for when the neighbours are out
At lower volumes, there's not much between them, but even at medium volumes, you'll be able to hear the difference in scenes with lots of bass. Again, if you were happy with your Tannoy 101, you won't be disappointed with the G2 but if budget is not a problem, I'd go with the XLS200 for when the neighbours are out
Even at medium/low volume?the XLS400 is a much better sub....in every aspect. will YOU be able to tell the difference is another matter...