Adding a Subwoofer to a 2.0 setup?

Tommy B · 9 Mar 2008 at 14:36

Currently got a NAD C320BEE driving a pair of Tannoy F2s.

We quite often have parties and have the volume very loud. However the bass is slightly disappointing at higher volumes and it would be great to add some real oomph to the setup.

The Question: Can you buy Subwoofers which do not require an amp to be driven. I.e. can you simply attach a device to them via Phono input? Is this a stupid idea, am I better of selling the Tannoys and buying some speakers with more bass drivers? Considering Q ACOUSTICS 1050s.

NB: We're not overly concerned about quality here, we just want it to be ridiculously loud/bassy when turned up.
Cheers

Tommy B · 9 Mar 2008 at 15:17

Plan to spend about £100 on the sub. The NAD has Pre Out and Main In phono sockets which are currently linked together.

For your latter option, how would I then connect the F2s given the NAD wouldn't output sound via the speaker outputs if in preamp mode?

Cheers

Tommy B · 9 Mar 2008 at 15:24

9designs2 said:
You link FROM the Sub Pre outs back to the NAD power amp section.
Possible not an option on a 100 quid sub....Buy used !!!

Can you suggest any particular products and I will get searching on the bay.

How's this: http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/2318

Thanks for your advice.

Tommy B · 9 Mar 2008 at 16:26

Looked at the Wharfedale SW150:

Will that integrate into my setup, or is it missing a vital connection?