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Thread: Energy Subwoofer for 2.1 system |
    
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 242
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 03:16 pm: |
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I am considering picking up the Energy S-10.3 800-Watt 10-Inch Subwoofer. My system is NAD325BEE and Wharedale Evo2 8's. I'm looking to spend under $200 and this subwoofer fits. Are Energy subs good musical subs? Any suggestions for a sub $200 sub? |
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Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 2020
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 03:45 pm: |
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It is a good HT sub. Costco has one of the Energy Subs for sale. I do not recall which model number. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12794
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 04:23 pm: |
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Energy makes good subs, as long as you don't over-extend them.
Great for music on a 2.1, small room. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 244
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 11:04 am: |
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Well, the Energy sub I was looking at only has a single lfe input and speaker level no RCA. Can I run both Rca's into a Y connector into the lfe input? |
Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 2033
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 02:34 pm: |
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Yes, but the receiver should indicate which one to use for mono output so you would not have to use a "Y" connector.
Then again two subs would sound much better, IMO. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12821
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 03:16 pm: |
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Just use the speaker level inputs. Voila!
I prefer those for music as opposed to LFE, which is movies. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 245
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 05:49 pm: |
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The amp doesn't indicate which to use. In fact, it does not even mention a sub in the owners manual.
I may go ahead and get the Evo2 10's and ditch the sub. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 246
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 05:51 pm: |
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Nuck, if I use the speaker wire connection can I set the cross over on the sub? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12828
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 05:55 pm: |
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Te XO will still work, Mord, but the intention of that adjustable crossover is for mains speakers, although you seen to lack that.
Nevermind, feed the sub full range and let the amp do the figguring |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 247
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 07:45 pm: |
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Not sure what Te XO means. What do you mean by feed the sub full range and let the amp do the figuring?
Nuck, do you have the Evo2 10's? If so, what do you think of their bass? While I am enjoying the lower frequencies with the sub I am having problems from recording to recording with how well the sub blends with the 8's? Does the NAD know to send the lfe to the sub and none to the speakers? If so, shouldn't this improve the dynamics of the 8's? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12832
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 08:11 pm: |
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Mord, you are now experiencing the sound of real recordings without cheap add-on SQ.
Enjoy the recordings, or look for better ones.
Cheers! |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2750
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 09:27 pm: |
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I'm using a sub on my 2 channel system too (gasp!). Using speaker level inputs from the amp to good effect. I set the xo on my sub amp to the lowest it goes (50 hz). My speakers go lower than that, so theres some overlap, but it still sounds good. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2751
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 09:28 pm: |
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oh yeah, the Energy subs from what I've heard are quite ok. |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 833
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 10:10 pm: |
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The Energy subs are quite good for HT but just adequate for music. You need to spend a little more for a decent muscial sub.
My recommendation for a decent musical sub is KEF. Not sure how available and at what prices in your area Mord but I do like the KEF subs for music, at least at the lower cost level. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 248
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 11:57 am: |
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I am open to other suggestions for a musical sub. What are the differences between a musical sub and a HT sub? |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 250
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 12:39 pm: |
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STO has the Wharfedale SW-150 Powered Subwoofer for $219. It was designed for the Diamond series. From the reviews I've read it is more of a musical sub then HT sub.
http://www.tsto.com/cgi-bin/TSTO.storefront/4a4f825800dde3f42740ac100341064e/Pro duct/View/2821 |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12844
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 12:45 pm: |
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REL 8" sealed sub tends to be musical, as opposed to a ported12" unit, which recreates explosions. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 262
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 10:43 pm: |
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I've gone back to a 2.0 system for a while to see if I miss the sub. I've looked at subs to go with my speakers and I would have to spend around $500 to get a musical sub. So, I may be back to considering buying the 10's and staying with a 2.0 system. I going without a sub for a while after having one for a few weeks will be the best test for me. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2791
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 10:50 pm: |
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I've recently gone the 2.0 route Mord. I don't miss the sub at all. In fact, my system has never sounded better. |
Silver Member Username: Mordecai
Texas
Post Number: 263
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 11:42 pm: |
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I will see how I like it. I just could not get the sub to balance out. Is either to loud or not loud enough. Mostly has to do with the recording qaulity I'm sure. I will live with what I have for now. Maybe these mid's will loosen up with more hours and I will be satsifed. If not, I will be looking for something different. I may check out the Swans. I know Tauwan said they had more low end then the Evo's and the tweeter was similar. |
Bronze Member Username: Pgee
South Carolina
USA
Post Number: 15
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 01:19 am: |
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The Energy on sale at Costco is a good deal for the money....
You have at least 90 days to use it and then return it no questions asked at Costco, so that part is great for giving it a try |
