Do you need a subwoofer for these speakers? Or do they sound ok without it?
1679771
I used these speakers for the left front and right front of my TV surround sound system. They sound just "OK" without a subwoofer and I recommend having a subwoofer.
1679772
That really depends on your taste. The speakers give off a great mid rage, descent highs... Not much for lows though. I have a sub and the system sounds awesome.
1253917
You will need to run the speakers using an external amplifier. I use an AudioSource Amp 100 and it sounds good.
1460965
For the room that we have this unit installed. the bass is not very deep without a subwoofer. They do sell one separately, but it costs about $600. I think you will be happier with a subwoofer - at least I know that I am.
78707
No need for a subwoofer. I run mine through a sony receiver and I get good sound.
1432349
If you like a clean non-overpowering bass, you would not need a sub. If you like to feel the bass vibrate your room, you will need one.
206417
Any answer is really subjective. I found them to be OK. But, I still added a subwoofer and that combination seems to work fine. They are in a fairly large room and at opposite ends of the couch in that room. The sound you get is quite nice and really fills the place up. The room is also carpeted. I listen to a lot of systems, play music and listen to studio monitors. These are fine for a home system without spending a fortune.
1870281
Yes you do! The subwoofer is pre-amplified, but the satellite speakers are not. They whole setup sound very well for its size!
1940459
Depends on what you are using them for. If you are just listening to music on a 2 channel system, no subwoofer needed unless you just prefer a more robust base. If you are using in some sort of home theater set up, then I would definately recommend a subwoofer.
1114529
There non powered regular speakers that need to be powered by a receiver. I have them and they sound great!
894304
They're not a true sub, so I didn't use a box, you just install them like any normal aftermarket speaker. If you wanted to put them in a box I guess you could but I couldn't help you with that. I haven't done it enough.
105924
I dont know what kind of amp others are using but these speakers DO NOT need a sub. They are good down to 30hz.But yes, if you want anything lower than that, than yes, you will need a sub.
266938
I would recommend a small amp for the clarity. They sound real nice, no sub needed unless you want a little thump.
888267
Hello Matthew, I am not using the subwoofer that come with the speakers. I have a Polk Audio sub and it is still working great. The speakers, on the other hand, are great. I have a hearing problem and I am hearing sounds I never heard from movies before so I have been rewatching a lot of them to hear the richness of the sounds I have been missing.As far as getting a cable, you get what you pay for. You don't have to buy the best but don't get the cheap one.
346921
These will work nicely as main (L-R)speakers. Elevating off of the floor with stands, on bookshelf, etc. will be a consideration for most. They lack deep bass, but sound fine never the less. A subwoofer can fill in if desired. I would suggest avoiding excessive bass enhancement settings at elevated power input levels, to prevent damage, and improve sound quality.
594931
They are not powered though you will need an amp.....and the have no low end its all highs and mids... youll need a bass speaker to even out your sound... I also have a powered 15 bass speaker together sounds great
1898242
You can run them without . That's what I'm doing now but it you what clearer and louder sound you'll need an amp
512719
These speakers will reproduce Classical or Big Band music well. Keep in mind that these speakers are small. The subwoofer on this small system is meant to fill out the low end(bass) of audio you are listening to. I think with the music you are discussing here, they will be fine.