If going Wiim Pro and using it's internal DAC go Wiiim Pro plus. The DAC on regular Wimm Pro is not very good, I use mine fed into external DAC only.
If op has a dac however get the cheaper Wiim Pro as digital side is identical to Plus version.
Upgrade bookshelf to floor standers or get a SUB (for music)
- Thread starter Gimpymoo
- Start date
If op has a dac however get the cheaper Wiim Pro as digital side is identical to Plus version.
Before spending money making a AV system sound good for stereo, I suggest you watch this video.
Why AV amps are terrible with music
Trying to combine surround sound and decent stereo .... think againwww.youtube.com
I was actually going to explain this issue with stereo music on an AV amp but see you posted a video to explain the issues. AV amps are great for multi channel movies/shows and music like SACD with 5.1 mixes or other formats even with multi channel ATMOS music but for stereo they are not great and most people turn on all channels or one of the settings (decoding) that spreads stereo music to all speakers or to 4, being the front pair and rear pair but still sounds bad to me and kills the stereo phantom center effect in stereo music/recordings. Also the AV amps that have the stereo channels only setting sound still bad with only the two main speakers on normally, unless you have external power amps for the two main channels FL and FR and full range speakers or the AV amp allows 2.1 so you can turn on the subs if the main speakers are not full range.
I have 2 stereo setups for music and both are 2.1 setups and 2 AV setups with one being a full ATMOS and other just a 5.1 setup. Both setups have their place, but if you really want good sounding stereo music you need a 2 or 2.1 audio setup not multi channel.
Last edited:
Soldato
- Joined
- 14 Aug 2018
- Posts
- 3,547
I'm having a play with one of those right now. Very good sub for the money though probably more suited to music than movies.
Also looking at the Monolith-Plus-FF.
Soldato
- Joined
- 6 Sep 2016
- Posts
- 10,525
Similar price
SW-D2000 12" Ported 400W Subwoofer (2,000W PEAK) - Subwoofers - ToneWinner UK | Audio Visual Product Reseller
Special introductory pricing! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PREORDER. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE SW-D2000 is a 12 inches powered subwoofer bass speaker with 400W (2,000W Peak) high power driving and ch
tonewinner-kalibrate.co.uk
Can get the Monolith for £580 delivered.
Seems a no brainer.
Seems a no brainer.
Last edited:
Soldato
- Joined
- 14 Aug 2018
- Posts
- 3,547
Another excellent sub and would probably be my choice but that's because I mainly watch movies and this is where these excel.
Good for music or at least a good compromise?
Would a sealed sub and not ported offer a more "realistic" sound?
Last edited:
Soldato
- Joined
- 6 Sep 2016
- Posts
- 10,525
Pros and cons of both types, from physical size, output, low extension, how it rolls off, etc. I have both types but from my experience.
Smaller room= sealed
Larger room= ported
Sealed in a big room, for movies can work but you'll need a better, bigger sub. Ie in a small room for music a SB1000 Pro will be fine, but for movies in a medium room you could need two, or more, as PB offers several dB advantage
Soldato
- Joined
- 14 Aug 2018
- Posts
- 3,547
For me still very good for music but not quite as taut as a good sealed sub though the best thing is to let your ears be the judge of that if at all possible.
So what is a "compromise" sub for home theatre and music listening if anything?For me still very good for music but not quite as taut as a good sealed sub though the best thing is to let your ears be the judge of that if at all possible.
Soldato
- Joined
- 6 Sep 2016
- Posts
- 10,525
Some people will say ported is fine for music, it's all down to position, flattening response, getting them all aligned (if multiple) and subwoofer EQ.
Demands on subwoofer for music is much less, so typically from my experience a 10"/12" sealed box EQ'd is fine.
Is a medium, open plan room so am leaning more towards ported.
Soldato
- Joined
- 6 Sep 2016
- Posts
- 10,525
Yeah I'd go ported then. Use this as a guide, I found it quite accurate, one of my subs is in that list and it's correct where the limit is
How much subwoofer output capability do you need in your system?
Dear AVF members The table below lists CEA-2010 output rated subwoofers in order of their estimated ability to support user listening levels (relative to reference) in rooms of varying sizes. For some it may be self-explanatory but if you would like to know how to use the table and how and why...
www.avforums.com