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Contributor I
September 23, 2014

What Subwoofer should i buy to the Sonos Connect Amp?

What Subwoofer should i buy to my newly bought Sonos Connect Amp and Dali Zensor 5:s? I have no clue about Subwoofers so i really need help. I dont even know if i should get an active subwoofer or an passive subwoofer. 🙂
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34 replies

September 24, 2014

maybe i should rethink the subwoofer it thats the case... Or do you have some other tip on what subwoofer to buy and how to connect it so that wont happen?

In your place I would first see if the music I like has bass content that goes lower than what the floor standers can deliver, to an extent that dilutes music enjoyment.
If yes, a Sonos Sub can be set to as low as 50hz with the Connect Amp, leaving content above that with the main speakers.
Or look for subs that take inputs wired from the speaker terminals of the Connect Amp to a high level input on the Sub - this leaves the main speakers delivering all the music they would if there was no Sub in place. Crossover is then selected in the Sub in a manner that allows it to add to what the main speakers do with bass content. REL recommends this as the best way to connect their subs, even though they can take a line level input from the Connect Amp sub out as well.
As to what will sound best in your set up - the Dali Sub, Sonos, or a REL kind of Sub, I don't have the experience to say, maybe others here can help.
Contributor I
September 24, 2014
In your place I would first see if the music I like has bass content that goes lower than what the floor standers can deliver, to an extent that dilutes music enjoyment.
If yes, a Sonos Sub can be set to as low as 50hz with the Connect Amp, leaving content above that with the main speakers.
Or look for subs that take inputs wired from the speaker terminals of the Connect Amp to a high level input on the Sub - this leaves the main speakers delivering all the music they would if there was no Sub in place. Crossover is then selected in the Sub in a manner that allows it to add to what the main speakers do with bass content. REL recommends this as the best way to connect their subs, even though they can take a line level input from the Connect Amp sub out as well.
As to what will sound best in your set up - the Dali Sub, Sonos, or a REL kind of Sub, I don't have the experience to say, maybe others here can help.
Ok, invaluable advice for a newbie like me. 🙂 Just to be clear, my interest in a subwoofer is mainly for movies. A long time ago I had Wharfedale Floorspeakers and an active Heco Sub, I just bought what I thought sounded good and knew and know nothing about technical stuff. I used to turn off the subwoofer for music and turn it on for movies, it was a bit unpractical but I thought it sounded better. But like you say, I don't think I will buy a subwoofer now after all, you are my soundguru Kumar! 😉
September 25, 2014
my interest in a subwoofer is mainly for movies.

I used to turn off the subwoofer for music and turn it on for movies, it was a bit unpractical but I thought it sounded better.

How are you planning to see movies with the set up - TV to line in on the Connect Amp?
One advantage of the Sonos Sub is that turning it on/off is easily and quickly done via the controller on your handheld device. And setting the crossover for it at 50-60hz may even work well for both movies and music. I would suggest this route only if you are going to watch movies on the set up as well.
nicka99
Local Superstar
September 25, 2014
if budget is an issue and you're after a good active sub then check out
http://www.mjacoustics.co.uk/MJ_Acoustics/Product_html/PRO_50_MKIII.html

MJ do great subs at a very good price (< half Sonos)

I had this running through Connect Amp and Dynaudio speakers for a while and it sounded fantastic.
September 25, 2014

I had this running through Connect Amp and Dynaudio speakers for a while and it sounded fantastic.

How had you wired it - high level from amp speaker terminals or line level from the sub out jack? Did you try both to see what gives better results?
nicka99
Local Superstar
September 25, 2014
How had you wired it - high level from amp speaker terminals or line level from the sub out jack? Did you try both to see what gives better results?

I only used the line level so cant compare. The sub has a variable crossover so could adjust to get the level right with the Dynaudio 42s (for my ears anyway!)
Lyricist II
December 8, 2014
Hi . same question for me , sort of ..
I have a sonos connect amp and Elipson Planet L speakers . They look great and sound awesome, but it lacks base, I knew I needed a sub , when I bought the system. The sonus Sub was about to come onto the market as I bought the system, so I waited,..so now I have some money again to complete the system.
The high end audio shop , where I bougt the setup 'wont' sell me the sonos sub as they say it doest work well with the sonos connect Amp, instead they advise me the sub with goes with this speaker line. ( Elipson Planet Sub) , which is cheaper, so not a commercial issue I think. (And they are the kind of shop where you can drink coffee and listen for hours in their audio rooms and dont buy anything...)
You guys have any Ideas on this ?
Thanks
( first post woohoo..)
December 8, 2014

The high end audio shop , where I bougt the setup 'wont' sell me the sonos sub as they say it doest work well with the sonos connect Amp, instead they advise me the sub with goes with this speaker line. ( Elipson Planet Sub) , which is cheaper, so not a commercial issue I think.

If they don't have the Sonos Sub to sell, it is a commercial issue.
I don't know those speakers, but from my use I do know that the Sonos Sub works very well with the Connect Amp + typical stand mount speakers that don't do deep bass well. Expensive, but it is convenient and sounds good - and also allows you to see crossover at 10hz steps from 50hz to 110 hz, based on what works best, unlike third party subs that the Connect Amp will force a 80 hz cross over on.
I also don't know the Elipson Sub you refer to, so I can't offer a side by side comparison with the Sonos Sub.
PS: The best thing to do is try both for some time at home and finally buy the one that sounds best to you in your home. And now that I have taken a look at the Elipson site, I would cross over the Connect Amp at 110 hz, if I could keep the Sonos Sub centred between them and having it face the room as the two speakers do.
Lyricist II
December 8, 2014
If they don't have the Sonos Sub to sell, it is a commercial issue.
I don't know those speakers, but from my use I do know that the Sonos Sub works very well with the Connect Amp + typical stand mount speakers that don't do deep bass well. Expensive, but it is convenient and sounds good - and also allows you to see crossover at 10hz steps from 50hz to 110 hz, based on what works best, unlike third party subs that the Connect Amp will force a 80 hz cross over on.
I also don't know the Elipson Sub you refer to, so I can't offer a side by side comparison with the Sonos Sub.


Thanks fo rthe quick reply, they do sell all sonos products, thats the strange thing..
December 8, 2014
Thanks fo rthe quick reply, they do sell all sonos products, thats the strange thing..
Check my PS too - and if they do, easy for you to try both at home?