B&W M1 Satellite Speakers - Suggest a Subwoofer (not PV1)

[Joe10155]

Hi All,

Major upgrade of whole cinema system. Already set on getting a Panasonic DMP-BD55 Blu-ray player and Yamaha DSP-AX863SE amp. I need to get some "slim" speakers, the B&W M1s fit the bill (I don't like the look of the Kef eggs).

Unfortunately my budget is running out, so I can't stretch to a PV1 subwoofer (MT-30 system). The AS2 sub included in MT-20 system is, as I understand it, a bit weak. So, what alternatives are there that would improve the setup whilst keeping the cost down to around £1000 (£625 for five M1 satellites & £300-£400 for a subwoofer). I'll start by asking whether anyone knows if the B&W ASW610 would be an improvement over the AS2?

The system will be used mostly for home cinema not music, and the room is a little under 4m x 4m with quite a high ceiling.

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi, If you can hide it away (not so pretty) and have the space (in a corner), can I suggest the Epos ELS sub, it was rated 5 stars by WHF, it's 300W and I bought mine for £200.00 from Superfi online.

It replaced a REL R205, I had previously, which cost much more, and it sounds much better, my room is 3.5 m X 6.7m feed by a Yamaha DSP-AX763 and it has perfect timing and impact.

 

[Messiah]

A little bit over budget but what about this 'Bad Boy'

 

[Anonymous]

Now thats a sub! i had to get rid of mine to appease SWMBO but yeah man genuine below 20hz preformance from a 400 quid sub. the what hifi award winner that costs 950 cant manage that properly

 

[Joe10155]

Thanks for the suggestions so far (a few more suggestions would be welcome

Please don't be shy).

I think the Monolith sub would be a bit over the top whilst I'm still living in an old victorian terraced house. The Epos sub sounds like a best option so far (pun intended).

Has anyone out there partnered a differant sub to a set of B&W M1s and wants to tell me about it?