sub upgrade for B&W 804S

[asuwal]

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?

[miner]

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.

[MikeFL52]

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.

[quan325i]

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

[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.

[Allegiance]

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.

[Glenee]

I have a JL Audio Phantom F112 and it does a good job. Even when listening to CD's.

[Boone38]

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
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[asuwal]

Thanks to all for your suggestions and advice. I was able to demo DD10 today and I went ahead and placed the order.