IBL - Changge speaker or try Sub?

Posted by: bigtrak on 27 May 2003

Hi,
I have CD2/72/hicap/250 with IBL's (MKII's) on the end. I would like some more bass which the IBL's seem to be lacking. Would you suggest hanging onto the IBL's and buying a SUB? I have read that the REL Strata III works well but if anything seems massive compared to the size of my room which is approx 13ft X 13ft, has anyone used any of the smaller REL's? My other option is to flog the IBL's and get something else. I am limited to having my speakers close to the back wall (20cm away max) I know of some Epos ES11's but have read that these need to be placed quite a way from the back wall. Does anyone have any other ideas? My budget is about £440 - £500. I listen to a varirty of music from Rock to folk to Hip Hop. Any suggestions will as always be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Posted on: 27 May 2003 by garyi

Flog the IBLs to generate more cash. purchase SBLs.

If you like the IBLs you'll love SBLs

Posted on: 27 May 2003 by syd

Bigtrak

Have you tried moving them closer to the rear wall. In fact as close as you can get them given the cable connectors/crossovers on the back. Give it a try, it costs nowt.

Yours in Music

Syd

Posted on: 27 May 2003 by mathew farley

I Think Gary may have the answer. If lack of bass is your only problem then maybe try some sbl's.

But a cheaper solution is to try the epos speakers and if you don't like them sell them

Posted on: 27 May 2003 by J.N.

bigtrak

I know what you mean. I tried IBL's at home a long time back, and could get more bass out of a pair of Kans. Lovely speakers though; and if you want more of the same; SBL's would seem to be the way to go.

They'll get down to about 30 Hz in room and go louder of course. If you want bass extension below that, a sub is the way go.

And don't forget; that a well set up and integrated sub will also open up a chunk of 'acoustic' you were previously missing; giving you more spatial information at all frequencies.

Here's a pic of my new REL Q400, which is not too obtrusive, but works best in a corner. I personally prefer the sealed box designs as opposed to the 'ST' range.

www.rel.net