kiforrest
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Summary - currently own Monitor Audio BX2 (Fronts) BX Centre and BXFX surrounds - for around 6 years. Originally had the BXW-10 which was OK, but had a fault so was replaced with an SVS PB-1000 about 4-5 years ago.
I have now moved house and have a slightly larger 1995 Cubic feet lounge (square) but hiding /placing the sub is not as easy and I am finding it a little 'boomy' and 'flabby' in its sound.
Anyway, this coupled with the new décor caused a speaker re-think. The fireplace surround plus a 58" TV made floorstanders difficult - and she wanted nicer speakers in the lounge. I also want to upgrade to a 65" OLED/QLED TV - so the extra space afforded is of benefit .
To tackle the sub - I upgraded from a Yamaha RX-A1010 to a Marantz SR-7011 (also to try Atmos) but mainly to EQ the sub as YPAO did not. Atmos speakers were purchased (Elac) and why the effect was interesting I would not call it a ground breaker. The boomy flabby sound of the PB-1000 was starting to grate
This, coupled with wife's nagging, caused a visit to the hi-fi shop. No idea why but I now have Monitor Audio Apex A10 fronts and A40 centre (to be fitted) - plus stands. However, before I fit them I want a new Sub. What would this audience recommend?
I know a sealed sub should improve things. If so which one. I would like it to be a smaller unit - and am currently thinking
Monitor Audio AW-12
SVS SB-2000
Velodyne Ultra-8 (nice and small but seems to have a grunt to it)
I am put off the SVS as it has no EQ function of its own and I assume that helps with placement etc? No expert so any advice appreciated. Lounge is almost a perfect square and I watch tv-films/music 65/35 in that location. I have dedicated Hi-Fi in the study (where the Rega Brio and KEF Q350's provide the sound).
Finally, last questions - for surrounds am thinking that due to placement (side of the listener) a new pair of MA Silver Fx which would make good surrounds for the new MA setup - or would most stick to the A-10's?
The sub will reside in a corner of a room - no where else really to put it (corner behind the TV)
Cheers
I have now moved house and have a slightly larger 1995 Cubic feet lounge (square) but hiding /placing the sub is not as easy and I am finding it a little 'boomy' and 'flabby' in its sound.
Anyway, this coupled with the new décor caused a speaker re-think. The fireplace surround plus a 58" TV made floorstanders difficult - and she wanted nicer speakers in the lounge. I also want to upgrade to a 65" OLED/QLED TV - so the extra space afforded is of benefit .
To tackle the sub - I upgraded from a Yamaha RX-A1010 to a Marantz SR-7011 (also to try Atmos) but mainly to EQ the sub as YPAO did not. Atmos speakers were purchased (Elac) and why the effect was interesting I would not call it a ground breaker. The boomy flabby sound of the PB-1000 was starting to grate
This, coupled with wife's nagging, caused a visit to the hi-fi shop. No idea why but I now have Monitor Audio Apex A10 fronts and A40 centre (to be fitted) - plus stands. However, before I fit them I want a new Sub. What would this audience recommend?
I know a sealed sub should improve things. If so which one. I would like it to be a smaller unit - and am currently thinking
Monitor Audio AW-12
SVS SB-2000
Velodyne Ultra-8 (nice and small but seems to have a grunt to it)
I am put off the SVS as it has no EQ function of its own and I assume that helps with placement etc? No expert so any advice appreciated. Lounge is almost a perfect square and I watch tv-films/music 65/35 in that location. I have dedicated Hi-Fi in the study (where the Rega Brio and KEF Q350's provide the sound).
Finally, last questions - for surrounds am thinking that due to placement (side of the listener) a new pair of MA Silver Fx which would make good surrounds for the new MA setup - or would most stick to the A-10's?
The sub will reside in a corner of a room - no where else really to put it (corner behind the TV)
Cheers