subwoofer addition help

[BW4me]

I have the CDM7NT's and the matching center channel with ceilings for my surrounds, but I haven't had a very good sub to go with my set up, only a low end JBL. I looking for something that will improve the low end for movies. Unfortunately, funds are tight, so I won't be able to get what I would ultimately hope for. Fo now I'm looking for something that will be a few steps up in between, maybe used as well.

Any suggestion on a sub would be appreciated.

Steve

[Navin R. Johnso]

If funds are tight definately look at used, although the B&W 6 and 7-series subs almost never come up on ebay or audiogon. If movies are your main preference the entry models from Hsu or SVS are well regarded.

[WI Rotel]

The PV1 is not the cheapest nor does it go the lowest, however it has the cleanest sound of any sub and it will nicely shake the sofa if so desired. It's also the best looking sub in the market.

[karnaaj]

The PV1 is the best looking sub on the market?!?! To each there own I guess. Looks to much like an inflatable beach ball for my tastes.

[BW4me]

Thanks for the suggestions. You're right as far as finding used ASW 600/700s - hard to find. I ended up calling a local B&W dealer in my area and was told I could get a new ASW 600 for $450. So that's what I did. Just right for my budget.

Anyone know if subs also have a break in period as with their other speakers? Anything I should do or avoid in particular?

Steve

[hifiguymi]

Anyone know if subs also have a break in period as with their other speakers? Anything I should do or avoid in particular?

Steve

Just don't play it real loud until the woofer has about 50 hours on it. It takes about that long for the suspension to loosen up and break in. If you can, I'd leave it on for a couple of days all day (exept at night if you want to sleep). That way it won't seem to take as long to break it in.

Eric

[BW4me]

Thanks for the help. When you say leave it on all day, do meanto just play music though it all day long?

Steve

[hifiguymi]

Thanks for the help. When you say leave it on all day, do meanto just play music though it all day long?

Steve

Yep

Eric

[BW4me]

Eric,

I set up the sub, but don't hear anyhing when playing music, just for movies. I've adjusted the settings for HT and music. I wonder if I need to change a setting on my receiver? I assumed the sub line out would still work for music. Any ideas?

Steve

[hifiguymi]

Eric,

I set up the sub, but don't hear anyhing when playing music, just for movies. I've adjusted the settings for HT and music. I wonder if I need to change a setting on my receiver? I assumed the sub line out would still work for music. Any ideas?

Steve

What receiver is it? Some receivers will only activate the subwoofer output in DD or dts if the front speakers are set to large. Some will let you do a sub and large front speakers. It just depends on the receiver.

Eric

[BW4me]

I have an Integra DTR-5.5

[hifiguymi]

That's not a brand I sell so I'm not positive this will work, but it looks like you have to turn on the "double bass" feature. It's in the speaker set up part of the on screen menus.

Eric

[BW4me]

Thanks Eric. I'll check it out. Also, I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but I can also just play music on "all channel stereo". That's what I did all night last night. By the way, if you have a link or want to email about what you sell, I'll upgrade sometime down the road to something different for receiver. I was thinking of a Rotel 1067 maybe.
Steve