TheKillerTomato Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I recently picked up a Pio VSX-81TXV, two RF-82's, an RC-62, and two RS-52's. I already had a JBL PB10, 150 watt 10" down firing sub. I would like to upgrade with a reference sub, but I'm wondering what type of difference it would make. I see that I would get a lower frequency response, but when I do my auto calibration with the receiver, if I have the sub's gain turned more than half way up, the receiver will tell me the sub is too loud, and must be turned down. I am a 75% home theater guy, so would the Klipsch sub really make a wealth of difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2only Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I was running a Paradigm sub and just switched to a RSW-10d and the change was amazing, its sound is so much better than the average Paradigm sub. I always thought it sounded good before but now its a whole different experience. All my movies and music are a joy to listen to again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I would say that yes, you should upgrade your sub. All the speakers you bought can handle very high volumes. I dont see a 150 sub "hanging" very well with the rest of your system. I would say at minimum, get the RW12D. There are many great sub companies. Check em out before buying any. (Outlaw, SVS, HSU, etc.) But yes, If I was you I would definitely upgrade the sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Your receiver may say it's too loud because all you're getting with that JBL is midbass Yes, your mains and otherwise are lions, your sub is a mouse Your RF-82's full range probably put out more low frequency than your sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 These small JBL subs are what I call squakers,simple woofers mounted in decorative cabinets.Poor displacement and poor extension and as a bonus so so sound quality. A Klipsch RT10d will move several times more air,dig seriously deeper,and above all offer sound quality several steps above what you get with the little JBL. Right now your system is a mismatch,RF82's matched with a "sub" that moves less air the RF82's can! For small to midsized rooms a RSW10d or RT10d,in mid to larger rooms a RT12d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerTomato Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Thanks for the replies. My undedicated room is approx 20' x 20' with it entirely open on one side, and halfway open on another, and 18' ceilings. I need to move a lot of air. Would the RT12d do the job? Should I get two? Should I consider the high-dollar sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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