- Aug 10, 2019
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Hi,
I am new to the forum but have been reading Whathifi reviews and forums for a long time. Only now do I need advice on the best option to take for an upgrade to my system.
Currently I own a Cambridge Audio Azur 340A and a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelf speakers. I am currently playing my music through my laptop into an external DAC. My stereo is in my bedroom, which is a big room with good acoustics. I feel I can get more out of my set up with a subwoofer. I like bass heavy music such as dance music, but punchy bass. The speakers I have just don't produce the bass that I like. Listening to music with more treble and mid I can't fault them. Also, I am a student so budget is a limiting factor. I would love to spend £5000 on a new system!!
So this is my dilema: My amp doesn't have the pre out for a sub, but it has aditional speaker terminals which I was considering attaching a sub to. Ideally I would like to use a pre out but I can not afford an amp upgrade. If I use the high level inputs will it effect the overall sound produced? Also, I couldn't find a detailed explaination on wiring and setting up the sub. Any pointers would be appreciated.
I know I could get better speakers and I do plan on getting a new set once I have saved up for some. Either way once I upgrade I will still look to attach a sub to the system. So second question is: Which sub would suit me? I would like a decent one that I can use with any future upgrade that won't break the bank. I will also be looking on ebay for some bargains.
Any help / advice will be greatly appreciated
I am new to the forum but have been reading Whathifi reviews and forums for a long time. Only now do I need advice on the best option to take for an upgrade to my system.
Currently I own a Cambridge Audio Azur 340A and a pair of Cambridge Audio S30 bookshelf speakers. I am currently playing my music through my laptop into an external DAC. My stereo is in my bedroom, which is a big room with good acoustics. I feel I can get more out of my set up with a subwoofer. I like bass heavy music such as dance music, but punchy bass. The speakers I have just don't produce the bass that I like. Listening to music with more treble and mid I can't fault them. Also, I am a student so budget is a limiting factor. I would love to spend £5000 on a new system!!
So this is my dilema: My amp doesn't have the pre out for a sub, but it has aditional speaker terminals which I was considering attaching a sub to. Ideally I would like to use a pre out but I can not afford an amp upgrade. If I use the high level inputs will it effect the overall sound produced? Also, I couldn't find a detailed explaination on wiring and setting up the sub. Any pointers would be appreciated.
I know I could get better speakers and I do plan on getting a new set once I have saved up for some. Either way once I upgrade I will still look to attach a sub to the system. So second question is: Which sub would suit me? I would like a decent one that I can use with any future upgrade that won't break the bank. I will also be looking on ebay for some bargains.
Any help / advice will be greatly appreciated