I need a white subwoofer

Noxia · 26 Jul 2022 at 21:32

I have some Kanto YU6. I want a sub to go with them for a mediumish room, just gaming and blasting my music. I nearly dived in and got the matching Sub 8 (£293) but then I thought I'd just check there isn't something really good out there that costs less. Needs to be active and white, other than that nothing.
The ones I see recommended all the time on Reddit are not sold here.

There is an open box Kanto S8 for £200 delivered atm too.

Noxia · 27 Jul 2022 at 02:44

They look good VFM but I only know what one of the knobs does.

Noxia · 27 Jul 2022 at 08:50

King4aDay said:
Luckily they even come with instructions!

Do you have experience with this brand and we're it your dosh, would you choose over the matching open box sub at fifty less

Noxia · 28 Jul 2022 at 16:25

Armageus said:
Why not just wrap a Sub with White Vinyl? Most speakers and subs are just square boxes, so should be amongst the easiest of things to do.

Seems bonkers to have to compromise in other ways just to get the colour you want.

Agree, except I'm not as literally every sub I look at is available in either colour, including the ones mentioned above and the Sub8.

Noxia · 29 Jul 2022 at 05:25

MrRockliffe said:
The matching sub will be fine, and it matches

But if you're happy to go with something else, the BK Elec Gemini II is a great shout.

Yes, the BK look good and are bigger (is that better) but in the end I got the matching one. Plus it's simpler for me just having to control the crossover and gain.
My setup is already overkill for the size of the room but hey ho.

Noxia · 29 Jul 2022 at 08:05

MrRockliffe said:
Not always, but usually when it comes to high end audio.

Fair. I'll never go high end, even what I had before was almost good enough and that was a basic pc 2.1.

Noxia · 30 Jul 2022 at 08:53

I didn't give room size etc as I felt it wasn't important considering I have an entry level equipment just better than the standard 2.1 sets aimed at pc users. I appreciate all the posts regardless, it's always good to learn new things and something to consider if I were to ever throw more money at a setup for living room etc.

Noxia · 30 Jul 2022 at 11:21

hornetstinger said:
Room size and expected volume is essential as can work out what you would need. If you have a 85m3 room and listen at reference a 10" sealed box won't be capable enough.

Essential for enthusiasts yes, I am clearly not one.

Noxia · 30 Jul 2022 at 11:28

d_brennen said:
Give up, audiophiles are worse than Jehovah Whiteness my ~15 year old Logitech 2.1 speakers sound great to me in the spare room, the odd time I get to crank it up. Wife and kids, neighbors, the dog, they all conspire to ruin loud fun

I get it, people are passionate about their interests but it's important to recognise your audience

TBH, I pretty much upgraded just because I am going for a white theme and I thought they looked cool.

Noxia · 30 Jul 2022 at 12:18

hornetstinger said:
Ignorance is bliss I suppose.

I was kind of with you up to this point but now you've just shown yourself to be a ****. Good riddance.