Castle severn 2s

[slick76]

Ive just bought some castle severn 2s absolutely like new crystal clear being new to hi fi i thought there would be more bass just listened to war of the worlds and could hear each tambourine i do need new speaker wire will bass improve? Marantz 66se im used to having subwoofer in the car on surround tv etc could i add one

 

[Al ears]

Ive just bought some castle severn 2s absolutely like new crystal clear being new to hi fi i thought there would be more bass just listened to war of the worlds and could hear each tambourine i do need new speaker wire will bass improve? Marantz 66se

Speaker cable will not bring you additional bass unfortunately.

 

[slick76]

Perhaps im not used to hearing anything exept bass stunningly clear just tried moby there is bass there its a strange listening exp sounds like the band is in between speakers

 

[slick76]

Would mission 732s give better bass and still be as clear?

 

[ianrjones]

WOTW is one of mine test sounds. We know what is, and what is not. Like DSOTM.

 

[Integralista]

Hi, your Castle Severn 2 are audiophile speakers for hi guality amp and source into small to mid room around 20 m². It is not speaker designed for home theater or for big bass. As for hifi, it deserves realy good amp, even small tube integrated like Copland 405 or Audiomat Arpege is not wasting of money here. For home cinema, big bass I recommend to look elsewhere. Combo with one or two subwoofers (one per chanell) will also work. I use my system with two active Velodyne SPL subs with my main speakers for some 22-23 years. No problem with them. My first speaker/subwoofer combo was with Leedh Flirt speakers. Leedh have some similarities with your Castle speakers. Castle are more musical, Leedh an absolute acoustic microscope...but worked very good with class A tube amps and two Velodyne subs for bass. I have used active crossovers some 20 years ago😂. And my source was mainly turntable Rega and CEC CD player.

 

[slick76]

WOTW is one of mine test sounds. We know what is, and what is not. Like DSOTM.

Could my amp drive a sub aswell or am i better off with mission 632s for more bass

 

[slick76]

Hi, your Castle Severn 2 are audiophile speakers for hi guality amp and source into small to mid room around 20 m². It is not speaker designed for home theater or for big bass. As for hifi, it deserves realy good amp, even small tube integrated like Copland 405 or Audiomat Arpege is not wasting of money here. For home cinema, big bass I recommend to look elsewhere. Combo with one or two subwoofers (one per chanell) will also work. I use my system with two active Velodyne SPL subs with my main speakers for some 22-23 years. No problem with them. My first speaker/subwoofer combo was with Leedh Flirt speakers. Leedh have some similarities with your Castle speakers. Castle are more musical, Leedh an absolute acoustic microscope...but worked very good with class A tube amps and two Velodyne subs for bass. I have used active crossovers some 20 years ago😂. And my source was mainly turntable Rega and CEC CD player.

Are you saying my m 66se isnt good enough I have a seperate samsung home theatre bit im used to the meridion hi fi in the car 20 speakers could i wire a subwoofer from the speaker outlets ? Ive just stuck the old gale connections in to make sure they work atm ill be buying some speaker. Cable tomoz source is marantz cd player or blutooth device from phone i know dont kill me lol

 

[slick76]

Are you saying my m 66se isnt good enough I have a seperate samsung home theatre bit im used to the meridion hi fi in the car 20 speakers could i wire a subwoofer from the speaker outlets ? Ive just stuck the old gale connections in to make sure they work atm ill be buying some speaker. Cable tomoz source is marantz cd player or blutooth device from phone i know dont kill me lol

Room is 12 x12 bedroom

 

[slick76]

Would mission 732s have more bass prob not?

 

[Fandango Andy]

Are you saying my m 66se isnt good enough I have a seperate samsung home theatre bit im used to the meridion hi fi in the car 20 speakers could i wire a subwoofer from the speaker outlets ? Ive just stuck the old gale connections in to make sure they work atm ill be buying some speaker. Cable tomoz source is marantz cd player or blutooth device from phone i know dont kill me lol

Amp and speakers are both good, and a good match. The issue is are they the right combination for you? You wouldn't buy a spots car for off road driving. Same principle. if you want lots of bass you need a different setup, or modify the one you have. A sub may do the job. It depends on the connections on the sub as to how best to wire it up.

 

[DougK1]

What do you value most, clarity or bass?

 

[DougK1]

Perhaps im not used to hearing anything exept bass stunningly clear just tried moby there is bass there its a strange listening exp sounds like the band is in between speakers

I think you are used to hearing too much bass with your AV setup and your car. As for the sound emanating between the speakers welcome to real hifi.

 

[Fandango Andy]

What do you value most, clarity or bass?

Perhaps im not used to hearing anything exept bass stunningly clear just tried moby there is bass there its a strange listening exp sounds like the band is in between speakers

The "band between the speakers" is the soundstage. The better your equipment, and the better positioned your speakers are, the better you will hear it.

Listening to a really good live recording particularly Jazz or Classical, you will be able to pick out where on stage or within the orchestra some of the sounds are coming from.

If you get your positioning spot on the Castles have an excellent Soundstage.

 

[slick76]

What do you value most, clarity or bass?

Cant i have both ? Played some hans zimmer bass was fine

 

[Jasonovich]

Cant i have both ? Played some hans zimmer bass was fine

I don't think one is exclusive of the other both can co-exist in a well balanced system. The system you have is a good'un. Re-positioning your speakers may give you the desired outcome.
If you still feel the bass is little shy consider adding a subwoofer.

 

[slick76]

I don't think one is exclusive of the other both can co-exist in a well balanced system. The system you have is a good'un. Re-positioning your speakers may give you the desired outcome.
If you still feel the bass is little shy consider adding a subwoofer.

How would i ? Connect sub to existing speaker output excuse the ignorance new to hi fi trying to replicate the meridion in the car lol

 

[Jasonovich]

How would i ? Connect sub to existing speaker output excuse the ignorance new to hi fi trying to replicate the meridion in the car lol

Ah sorry bud, I thought your amp had a dedicated subwoofer RCA output - can't see it there, not unless I'm looking at the wrong model?

 

[slick76]

Ah sorry bud, I thought your amp had a dedicated subwoofer RCA output - can't see it there, not unless I'm looking at the wrong model?

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66se no mention of sub output but cant see it on the pics either?

 

[DougK1]

Cant i have both ? Played some hans zimmer bass was fine

Yes, you can have both but too much bass will be at the expense of other frequencies. You were whinging about not enough bass, best to have natural bass than bloated enhanced bass.

 

[DougK1]

How would i ? Connect sub to existing speaker output excuse the ignorance new to hi fi trying to replicate the meridion in the car lol

You are never going to replicate your car stereo, it's a totally different environment. You can add a sub, I personally have never felt the need for one in my domestic system. With a car you are basically sitting inside a speaker, totally different to what you have in your bedroom setup.

 

[DougK1]

If you really want to add a sub look at REL or BK. But be aware subs can sometimes be difficult to integrate into a system.

 

[Fandango Andy]

How would i ? Connect sub to existing speaker output excuse the ignorance new to hi fi trying to replicate the meridion in the car lol

There are multiple ways depending on the inputs/outputs on the amp and sub.

You don't have a sub out or an output for a second set of speakers. However, depending on the sub you can use the regular speaker outputs, or the tape loop.

If you are unsure when you get the sub post a picture. however, before you consider a sub get your speaker positioning right.