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  • asuwal
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2006
    • 9
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    sub upgrade for B&W 804S

    I would like to complement the bass output of B&W 804S by upgrading the SPL-1000R subwoofer. I have decided on SPL-1500R or DD10. I am mostly concerned about 2 channel music at this time. My dealer does not have both the models on floor to listen before placing the order.

    I would appreciate if someone can provide insight on if I should upgrade to bigger size SPL-1500 or similar size DD-10?
    --asuwal
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    • miner
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2005
      • 900
      #2
      I am using a B&W ASW800 with my N804 - blends nicely. For 2-ch it would be best to go with a sealed enclosure. I have always been enticed witht he SPL series subs.
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        • MikeFL52
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2007
          • 118
          #3
          I know this is probably not the correct suggestion on a B&W speaker site, but I honestly believe that you can get better value for money with other subs (SVS for instance) without giving up good aesthetics.
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            • quan325i
              Member
              • Apr 2005
              • 40
              #4
              I had and still have great experience with Velodyne DD12. It complemented my old 804N so well that I decided to keep it to match with my 801N.

              QN
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                • Briz vegas
                  Super Senior Member
                  • Mar 2005
                  • 1199
                  #5
                  I have a Rel Strata 5 but it stays off for 2 channel even though it is more musical than most out there.
                  Mac 8gb SSD Audirvana ->Weiss INT202 firewire interface ->Naim DAC & XPS2 DR->Conrad Johnson CT5 & LP70S-> Vivid B1s. Nordost Valhalla cables & resonance management. (Still waiting for Paul Hynes PS:M)
                  Siamese :evil: :twisted:
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                    • Allegiance
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 247
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Briz vegas
                      I have a Rel Strata 5 but it stays off for 2 channel even though it is more musical than most out there.
                      I have heard good things about REL.
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                        • Glenee
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 253
                          #7
                          I have a JL Audio Phantom F112 and it does a good job. Even when listening to CD's.
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                            • Boone38
                              Senior Member
                              • Dec 2004
                              • 114
                              #8
                              For what it is worth.... I did allot of research on this very subject. I listened to the B & W and the velodyne as well as the REL. I had the 804S in rosewood for over 2 yrs before moving back down to the 805s to save some room. I listend mainly to the DD12, SPL1200 after narrowing it down. I ended up buying the SPL1200r. The sound was fast and matched very well.

                              Now I see that you can get the SPL1200r for 899.00 new and the DD12 used for about 1000.00. I am still using the SPL1200r with my 805s and HTM4s. All are rosewood and look great.

                              The remote and microphone help in the set up.

                              Good Luck
                              ----
                              Amp is Classe CAV-75, Pre is Anthem AVM 30, Denon 2930 DVD. Cables are all MIT
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                                • asuwal
                                  Junior Member
                                  • Feb 2006
                                  • 9
                                  #9
                                  Thanks to all for your suggestions and advice. I was able to demo DD10 today and I went ahead and placed the order.
                                  --asuwal
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