Will any ol' Sub woofer do?

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I recently purchaced two sets of monitors, Yamaha HS80M and M-Audio BX5a. Both sets sound amazing but now I want a sub so I can really feel my 808s. Will any sub do or are there really distinct differences between them? Any suggestions?
 
Any sub will do that is properly designed as a monitor sub. For example you would want to avoid a consumer-market sub that is designed for a satellite system.

Also, you will need to consider setting up the sub for two different sets of mains. Those two sets of monitors have very different bass response, so in order to match the sub with flat performance at the crossover point, you'll need to change the crossover when you switch mains. The alternative would be to set a single crossover point that works for the BX5s, but that will be relatively high--probably 160Hz or so--and that is less than ideal for the Yamahas.
 
John, the matching M-Audio SBX sub just dropped to half its price (now $199) at some retailers. You ask at a good time.

J.
 
Could I use that M-Audio sub with my Wharfdale actives?
 
Fab4ever said:
Could I use that M-Audio sub with my Wharfdale actives?
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Sure, but there are a lot of good subs out there to consider. I'm no sub expert, but what I like about the M-audio sub is its special crossover system. Once you choose the freq, the system sends everything below it to the sub and everything above it to your monitors. Thus, there's no guesswork needed when trying to match your monitors, but there is, of course, a lot of trial and error needed when choosing the best crossover point for a room.

J.
 
Hey Family Thanks for all of the advice! I actually didn't see it all until today. I went sub hunting yesterday and it was exhausting (don't you hate when you know more about the merchandise than the salesman. I should have charged him !) but I got a hot lil number that thumps! I picked up a JBL VENUE Sub 10. its a 10 inch front firing sub. and its giving me exactly what I was looking for. I played some Neo Soul CD's and the bass was smooth yet had my heart trembling. One thing that I did notice , and I must say mshilarious you know your stuff. I do get a much better sound when I calibrate the sub to work with a particular set of speakers. The BX5's are great but they don't sound as full as the Yamahas, so the setting for the sub is slightly different. I've found a setting that is a happy medium for both so I don't have to keep getting up every time I switch sets on the board.I think I 'm all set now all I need is a little inspiration, does anyone know a website for that?

Talk to you all soon

JS

http://www.myspace.com/johnsmooth
 
I went and saw his laser light concert in London Docklands back in the 90's .

Now that was inspiration , it was quite simply amazing ;)
 
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