Benji Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I curious what everyone else is using for a near field subwoofer. I've been real happy with my M&K V8, it's a little 8" sealed subwoofer I got recently. RCA L/R out from my DAC into volume control (Schitt SYS) and L/R to the Sub and L/R to some Studio monitors (JBL LSR-305's). I strongly considered the Audioengine S8 but it was more expensive at the time and was a ported sub. I thought it would be cool to try a sealed one. It's also very small compared to what you typically get in subwoofer. My HT Subwoofer is a ported 8" Velodyne that's 44lbs and about 17"x14"x18.5" This little M&K is considerably smaller at about 23lbs 13"x10"x11.5. Anyway I really like it I was just wondering what other people are using. Also how do you integrate/connect your sub in your systems? (splitter cables, RCA I/O like me, or dedicated subwoofer pre-outs on your equipment). Good computer audio setups seem to require more planning than simple plug'n'play like home theater in a box stuff. Mshenay 1 Link to comment
alcibiadesGR Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I use an SVS SB-1000 in a near-field setup in my home office. I run pre-outs from a Schiit Jotunheim to the sub and then RCA outs from the sub to my amplifier. The SB-1000 has a DSP high pass filter w/ a -12 db slope at 80 hz. which keeps my speakers from running full range which gives them a nice boost in volume. Link to comment
Mshenay Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 2:10 AM, Benji said: Also how do you integrate/connect your sub in your systems? (splitter cables, RCA I/O like me, or dedicated subwoofer pre-outs on your equipment). Good computer audio setups seem to require more planning than simple plug'n'play like home theater in a box stuff. Excellent question! I'm literally hooking up my FIRST speaker set up ever. Settled on a set of JBL LSR 308's, wanted to get the 305's but mis-clicked when I placed my order, the 308's were on sale so I figured why not! Still A sub may be helpful in the near future, and I to am curious about what others are using Link to comment
Benji Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 People are sleeping on studio monitors as fantastic computer sound. My JBL LSR305's are wonderful with a simple external DAC and volume control. Granted I do have an MK subwoofer in the system but this is near field desktop listening and it's amazing. Link to comment
Mshenay Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 21 hours ago, Benji said: People are sleeping on studio monitors as fantastic computer sound. My JBL LSR305's are wonderful with a simple external DAC and volume control. Granted I do have an MK subwoofer in the system but this is near field desktop listening and it's amazing. I totally agree! Pacific Rim is the Movie I test headphones with, it's got such great dynamics and a good mix of POWERFUL sounds, the powerful lows of both the machines and the organic heft of the monsters Non the less, I was really impressed with how the LSR 308's performed! Foot Steps had weight, punches had impact, explosions could have been... more POWERFUL but all in all I could still feel all the little stuff I'm used to and expecting from that film! Link to comment
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