Subwoofer purchase query

[vpacalypse]

Having been an avid reader of What Hifi, I've wondered why they've infrequently reviewed subwoofers as I imagine many would be interested in adopting one into their set-up, as I am now.

Recently they've reviewed the new Q acoustics QB12 subwoofer - wanted some thoughts & opinions on integration into my current set-up consisting of Kef Q350 fronts with Kef R50 atmos speakers on top. Rear's are Bose 791 in-ceiling speakers with (oddly), an AE307 centre.

So it's a mixed bag - With a Denon X3500h powering the set-up, would a supplemental 2 Q acoustic QB12's be a good shout worth implementing or would I be better off investing else where.

Any advice/ info would be great as there isn't much to go off on subwoofer wise from this site - it's slim pickings. Budget sits approx £1k.

 

[davidf]

Under the thousand pound mark really belongs to SVS at the moment. The new SB2000 Pro is about as good as you’ll get. If you’re happy to sacrifice a little depth for a little more detail/upper bass performance, have a look at REL.

These are subwoofer manufacturers first and foremost, not a speaker manufacturer making subs to complete a range.

 

[vpacalypse]

SB2000 Pro looks sweet - wasn't considering it before but am for sure now. Would a single SB2000 pro be preferable over two QB12's though?

 

[bigboss]

SB2000 Pro looks sweet - wasn't considering it before but am for sure now. Would a single SB2000 pro be preferable over two QB12's though?

Without a doubt the SVS SB2000 Pro is superior to even two QB12s. SVS goes much deeper (19Hz) compared to QB12 (28Hz). You have the benefit of adding another SVS if you really need it and when funds allow.

 

[davidf]

Generally, two subs are better than one, but when you’re comparing one from a manufacturer that made its name producing high quality, high value subwoofers against two subs from a speaker manufacturer who has made its name from producing budget loudspeakers, well, I think you get the picture. There is no substitute for outright quality - sacrificing quality for more of anything isn’t the way forward in any type of system.

 

[vpacalypse]

Alright, just those last two comments have swayed me over to the SB2000 pro - now to find a boxing day deal on a gloss white variant

 

[bigboss]

Alright, just those last two comments have swayed me over to the SB2000 pro - now to find a boxing day deal on a gloss white variant

Give a call to David at Little Audio Company and see what he can do for you.

 

[vpacalypse]

Give a call to David at Little Audio Company and see what he can do for you.

Oh Ok, have you by chance had good luck with them previously?

 

[bigboss]

Oh Ok, have you by chance had good luck with them previously?

Yes! I bought my home cinema system from him.

 

[Series1boy]

Checkout BK subs, amazing for the money!