voxr3m Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I've got two rsx5's powered by a rotel amp. Is there anything wrong with running a splitter from the output of my cd player and hooking up the IFI subwoofer for a combined 2.1 system? Will it sound 'right'? Or is the subwoofer only designed to be used with the IFI satellites? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I would take the $400 and put it toward an RW-10 or RW-12. The RSX-5's are HOT little speakers. You;d be happier in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxr3m Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 The thing is I already happen to have an IFI and promedia 5.1 ultra sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 hot as in bright or hot as in good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I use "hot" in the audio vernacular, like a hot channel or recording is one that is significantly higher in level than others. In context of the RSX-5 I meant powerful, strong motor, high sensitivity and output everywhere across the audio band, lots of slam. A very impressive little package, and it deserves a subwoofer of equal output cpability. The iFi sub is also a great little package, but doesn't get as loud as the Ultra 5.1 sub or any of the RW subs, and they (the RW subs) would be a better match. The iFi sub would probably sound fine, but you will get more output from the RSX-5's and any decent receiver/amplifier, so at high volume the sound could get unbalanced. Besides, it prevents one from listening to the iFi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 The iFi sub is also a great little package, but doesn't get as loud as the Ultra 5.1 sub or any of the RW subs, and they (the RW subs) would be a better match. The iFi sub would probably sound fine, but you will get more output from the RSX-5's and any decent receiver/amplifier, so at high volume the sound could get unbalanced. Besides, it prevents one from listening to the iFi. agreed but I think the Ifi has a bit more lower end strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 I know what you mean. [] You must have been doing some listening. [H] It's great when the customers hear the things that we do to improve the experience. And although the SPL curves definitely show more output from the Ultra sub at the extreme low end (two 8"s, bigger box, more amp power), the iFi sub has a special something, that for me makes it my favorite sub. Too bad I can't say more. Glad you enjoy it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 listening lol all the time. People know when I play music when they hear the full range and lowness of the sub there like yeah that's jay playing turn it down!!! bahahaha even though its not loud the bass is clear, meaning the neighbors freit cause it seeps over the walls. They tried to challenge me ha I hit maybe half way on the ifi before they gave up. That was just the ifi alone and no sws or ultras as I can hook them up. Klipsch is making quite a name for itself at my dorm hahaha. Defintely I can hear the lower octaves clearer than the ultra as the ultras the uppers I believe mask the lowerend more so than the ifi's Say more!!! don't make me open each sub enclosure and take pictures of each respective woofer..... I bet the ifi's sub is a better version of the sws's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxr3m Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 So my ideal subwoofer is the rw-10. Would the rsw-10 be overkill? And what's the difference between the them (other than price)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 really there is no over kill but there is underkill. Underkill is easy, the sub cannot match volumes with the speakers. But there is no overkill as you can always dial the knob down. Kinda like a car say a bentley, the Bentley has around 500 lb torque at 1500 rpm near idle, it doesn't mean that you necessarily need all of them at every time like a on off switch. Its more progressive, listen to bass heavy dial in some more, want it neutral then less. But its always a good thing to have too much as you always have enough then say not enough and than have to buy another sub and spend more money then initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 So my ideal subwoofer is the rw-10. Would the rsw-10 be overkill? And what's the difference between the them (other than price)? I tried both the RW-10 and RW-12 in my family room and ended up buying and RW-12 (I wanted more, and the fam.rm. plus the kitchen make for a very large room - 14' x 35', and I can't really put it in a corner). The RW-12 goes deeper and has more amplifier power. No, the RW-10 is not overkill with RSX-5, but I was happier with the RW-12 for my room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I bet the ifi's sub is a better version of the sws's. A beefed up Ultra 5.1 woofer, actually. (but that's all you're getting []) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I bet the ifi's sub is a better version of the sws's. A beefed up Ultra 5.1 woofer, actually. (but that's all you're getting []) actually the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I bet the ifi's sub is a better version of the sws's. A beefed up Ultra 5.1 woofer, actually. (but that's all you're getting []) actually the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I bet the ifi's sub is a better version of the sws's. A beefed up Ultra 5.1 woofer, actually. (but that's all you're getting []) actually the same I have pictures but cannot post due to lack of hd on server end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 PM5.1 --> PMU5.1 = longer voice coil, different T-yoke PMU5.1 --> iFi = same basket, cone (except silver color), surround, different motor (bigger magnet, different T-yoke, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 what about the sws? and heh upon threat of posting pics does andy tell me [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 also andy, I asked trey but he never got around to posting a reply. What is that mineral stone compound the quintets II use and why is it soo good according to some people. also why is it not incorporated to the other lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 what about the sws? hmmm... I don't know where it would fall, it's a very different woofer from the 5.1/iFi. The voice coil is long, there is a bucking magnet, which helps with video interference (a problem if you start stacking a bunch of subs next to your monitor), and large surround. and heh upon threat of posting pics does andy tell me [] Actually I looked for and example to post up a pic myself, but all the PMU5.1 drivers I have are in boxes, and I didn't have the time. The magnet isn't really a secret anyway, just part of the overall recipe. All Klipsch's have big magnets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 this is the promedia 5.1 thx not the ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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