I'm an audio newbie who with help from rec.audio.opinion (thanks again
for which) recently put together a system with B&W dm602 s3 speakers
and Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp. I'm very happy with this system, but
am thinking of adding a subwoofer, preferably for $500 or less, mainly
for enhancing the low end in orchestral music at low-to-moderate volume
levels in a 12 x 12 foot room.

I'm considering the B&W ASW600, in the belief that it would integrate
well with the 602s. I'd appreciate any advice on the B&W subwoofer, or
suggested alternatives.

Thanks!

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I'm an audio newbie who with help from rec.audio.opinion (thanks again
for which) recently put together a system with B&W dm602 s3 speakers
and Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp. I'm very happy with this system, but
am thinking of adding a subwoofer, preferably for $500 or less, mainly
for enhancing the low end in orchestral music at low-to-moderate volume
levels in a 12 x 12 foot room.

I'm considering the B&W ASW600, in the belief that it would integrate
well with the 602s. I'd appreciate any advice on the B&W subwoofer, or
suggested alternatives.

There's no need to go with a B&W sub, any competently designed sub will
"integrate" just as well. With that said, I'd recommend that you
consider Hsu or SVS. I believe you will get more sub for your money than
you will with B&W.

--
Bill

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I'm an audio newbie who with help from rec.audio.opinion (thanks again
for which) recently put together a system with B&W dm602 s3 speakers
and Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp. I'm very happy with this system, but
am thinking of adding a subwoofer, preferably for $500 or less, mainly
for enhancing the low end in orchestral music at low-to-moderate volume
levels in a 12 x 12 foot room.

I'm considering the B&W ASW600, in the belief that it would integrate
well with the 602s. I'd appreciate any advice on the B&W subwoofer, or
suggested alternatives.

There's no need to go with a B&W sub, any competently designed sub will
"integrate" just as well. With that said, I'd recommend that you
consider Hsu or SVS. I believe you will get more sub for your money than
you will with B&W.

--
Bill
Absolutely, and let's not forget Adire.

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There's no need to go with a B&W sub, any competently designed sub will
"integrate" just as well. With that said, I'd recommend that you
consider Hsu or SVS. I believe you will get more sub for your money than
you will with B&W.

--
Bill
Absolutely, and let's not forget Adire.

Looks like a great source, especially if you want to diy...

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Bill

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I'm an audio newbie who with help from rec.audio.opinion (thanks again
for which) recently put together a system with B&W dm602 s3 speakers
and Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp. I'm very happy with this system, but
am thinking of adding a subwoofer, preferably for $500 or less, mainly
for enhancing the low end in orchestral music at low-to-moderate volume
levels in a 12 x 12 foot room.

I'm considering the B&W ASW600, in the belief that it would integrate
well with the 602s. I'd appreciate any advice on the B&W subwoofer, or
suggested alternatives.

IMO, a subwoofer is the single best and easiest improvement you can make to
your audio system.
There is no big secret to what makes a good one, it's the ability to move
air and that means excursion.

The best subwoofers IMO are those from Adire Audio, (either ready made or
DIY), SVsubwoofers, PSB, and Hsu, provide the best bang for the buck. Also
you need power to drive the sub and both Adire and SVS provide units that
can be had with or without internal amps, but don't worry, there are some
very affordable amps that can be used for subwoofers that will generate all
the power you could possibly need.
Here's one example: SVSsubwoofers cylinder sub model 16-46 is $479.00 add a
Samson SX1200 amp (300wpc@8 ohms, 450wpc@4 ohms, and 1200wpc@ 4 ohms bridged
mono) for $299.00

Yes this is above the price range you specified, but with this setup, you
will not need an upgrade.

The cylinder shape is much more sturdy than a regular box, and has a smaller
footprint.

The Samson amp is very sturdy and actually made for the pro audio market.

Check out the websites for the other brands as well as the for SVS and
SAMSON and see what's available, you should be able to meet your budget if
it is firm, just remember that anything less than 12" woofers are not really
subwoofers IMO, and will not likely get into the 20 HZ range, with any
authority.

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I'm an audio newbie who with help from rec.audio.opinion (thanks again
for which) recently put together a system with B&W dm602 s3 speakers
and Rotel RA-1062 integrated amp. I'm very happy with this system, but
am thinking of adding a subwoofer, preferably for $500 or less, mainly
for enhancing the low end in orchestral music at low-to-moderate volume
levels in a 12 x 12 foot room.

I'm considering the B&W ASW600, in the belief that it would integrate
well with the 602s. I'd appreciate any advice on the B&W subwoofer, or
suggested alternatives.

Thanks!

There are others here who know far more about SWs than I do, but I would
think that a variety of them should integrate well with your speakers,
so I wouldn't limit myself to a B&W.

Most of all I wanted say: welcome to the hobby, and I hope that you
enjoy what can be a very pleasurable activity!