Sub or subless??

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Hi all,

I am finally getting into the home cinema thing. I've ordered a Denon AVR-2310 which will be connected to my existing Dali Ikon 6's in front, a Dali Ikon Vokal 1 (which I managed to get at a bargain) as center and two older philips speakers as rears. So I am 5.0 now.

Looking at the subs I was wondering if it's worth the money to get a sub and would you go for the full package e.g. an active sub like the Dali Ikon Sub or someting a little bit simpler/cheaper e.g. passive sub/ kit a few steps down the price ladder. I am going to use this set up mainly for music, either CD or radio and some home cinema once in a while (maybe twice a month).

So what I am asking is: Would you spend the money on the sub and if you where to spends some cash in what range would you be looking for.

BTW: If you do not connect the sub, what happens to the 5.1 sub signal? The Denon manual is not very clear about that. Suppose the signal will go to the 2 fronts who will handle the bass part. Is that correct?

Any and all opinions are welcome.

Cheers, James

 

[Frank Harvey]

The .1 subwofer channel will be sent to the front pair, although most hi-fi speakers don't really have much useable low frequency output below 40/50Hz, which will vary depending on he speakers used. No hi-fi speaker will produce what a sub can - a subwoofer is designed to reach the frequencies hi-fi speakers just can't.

So it's definitely recommended that you get a sub at some point - it adds a whole new dimension to your home cinema system.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Frank for the comments.

As a home cinema newbie, what would I be looking/listening for when auditioning a sub, also in relation to the combo I have?

 

[Frank Harvey]

Ermmm, DAVID!!

With subs it's just down to how low you want them to go and how powerful you want it to be - but the more you want, the higher the price! It's physical size and looks may play a part.....