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Subwoofer for Sony STR-DH 550 5.2 system

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  • 29-09-2015 1:39pm
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    bmwguy
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    Hi,

    I have this system at home. I used my existing speakers from an old Philips all in one system I had but the existing subwoofer is not suitable for my new system so I have it wired it in simply as an extra front speaker (so in effect I have a 6.2 system). My question is, what type of subwoofer do I need for this system? I have read about active and passive systems but don't fully understand the difference to be honest. No idea about budget I want to spend until I figure out what product I need. Also, would there be any benefits to using 2 subwoofers since I have the capability (average sized living room, approx 5m x 4m)? Can you make me some recommendations from your products please?


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    Richersounds.ie: Brian
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    bmwguy wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have this system at home. I used my existing speakers from an old Philips all in one system I had but the existing subwoofer is not suitable for my new system so I have it wired it in simply as an extra front speaker (so in effect I have a 6.2 system). My question is, what type of subwoofer do I need for this system? I have read about active and passive systems but don't fully understand the difference to be honest. No idea about budget I want to spend until I figure out what product I need. Also, would there be any benefits to using 2 subwoofers since I have the capability (average sized living room, approx 5m x 4m)? Can you make me some recommendations from your products please?
    The difference between active and passive subs, is that active subs have an amplifier built in, whereas a passive one uses the receiver amp in the same way as a normal speaker. Active subs are generally a lot better, as they use a higher level of amp to be able to create and sustain low frequency sounds.
    From what you are saying above it sounds like yours is passive

    Active subs start around £99/€149, and would be a reasonable step up from the passive sub you have. There isn't really much benefit in keeping the passive one added as an extra speaker if you do purchase an active one

    Have a look here - http://euro.richersounds.ie/c-23-Subwoofers.aspx?swapstore=1 for some other active subs

    Regards
    Brian


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    bmwguy
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    Thanks Brian,

    Mine just connected to my old Philips unit with the same connector blocks as the speakers, but my new Sony amp has a dedicated port for a sub. Thats why I just wired it as an additional front speaker, sure I will leave it there its not doing any harm and is hidden from sight. OK, I will have a look at the list you gave and get back to you if I need anything but I definitely think a sub is required to complete the whole setup.


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    Richersounds.ie: Brian
    Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    bmwguy wrote: »
    Thanks Brian,

    Mine just connected to my old Philips unit with the same connector blocks as the speakers, but my new Sony amp has a dedicated port for a sub. Thats why I just wired it as an additional front speaker, sure I will leave it there its not doing any harm and is hidden from sight. OK, I will have a look at the list you gave and get back to you if I need anything but I definitely think a sub is required to complete the whole setup.
    No probs, drop me a post/pm if you have any other questions

    Cheers


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