B&W subs: the weak link?

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  • jayhawk75
    Member
    • Apr 2006
    • 98

    #1

    B&W subs: the weak link?

    there has been alot of discussion of subs lately. it seems to me that more than any other speaker position people on this forum are willing to mix in a non-B&W sub. alot of people mix velodyne,svs. is it somehing i am missing or does the matching of sound get thrown out when it comes to subs, or does B&W have a weak link.
  • sikoniko
    Super Senior Member
    • Aug 2003
    • 2299

    #2
    I have the ASW-850 and it is an awesome sub. I think it integrates perfectly with my N802's. It is pricey though. I am planning on buying the velodyne sms-1 soon, so it probably comes down to that for many people. I wouldnt trade my sub for anything though.
    I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...

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    • Mark_C.
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2003
      • 386

      #3
      Matching a sub with a HT system is not like matching a center channel with main R/L. Sub decisions are usually made based on uses - home theater or music or both - and the type of mains. I don't have a B&W sub, but it's not because their subs aren't good. It's just that for my needs and bang for the buck, I found alternatives. If there is a criticism of B&W it's that some believe their subs are priced too high.

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      • WI Rotel
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2006
        • 657

        #4
        Originally posted by Mark_C.
        Matching a sub with a HT system is not like matching a center channel with main R/L. Sub decisions are usually made based on uses - home theater or music or both - and the type of mains. I don't have a B&W sub, but it's not because their subs aren't good. It's just that for my needs and bang for the buck, I found alternatives. If there is a criticism of B&W it's that some believe their subs are priced too high.
        This is true, but so are the rest of their speakers!

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