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lettis121
Contributor I
March 15, 2018

To sub or not to sub that is the question

I recently bought two ones and am really enjoying them but for me they lack bass a little. I listen to dub reggae and bass heavy electronic music the most (child of the nineties ex jaded raver ;)) I’m thinking about getting the sub. Now I know this is going to add some ooomph but how much? I’m aware of my neighbours and don’t want to annoy them all the time (just some) sooo how effective is the sub at low volume as well as high! Will I still notice the extra depth at low volumes?
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lettis121Author
Contributor I
March 16, 2018


My advice is try it, you can always send it back in the unlikely event it dissapoints.

Is this the case when buying from an independent vendor or do I need to buy direct from sonos?
pwt
pwt
Virtuoso
March 16, 2018
Is this the case when buying from an independent vendor or do I need to buy direct from sonos?
Give Sevenoaks or Richer Sounds in Bristol a call and see if they'll let you try a SUB. Both are official Sonos dealers, and if you keep it, you'll also get their six-year warranty. I agree that a SUB would be a very pleasing addition to a pair of ONEs.
4 x P:5 | Sub | 4 x P:1 | 3 x Connect | 2 x Boost | Connect:Amp | 2 x One | Amp | Move | Port | Era 300
    Jeeves
    Enthusiast II
    March 16, 2018
    Booyaka Booyaka. Enjoy your "dirty stinking bass" Lettis. 🆒
    18 zones, 29 devices and counting
      Keithmac
      Virtuoso
      March 16, 2018
      I'm a Prodigy/ NWA and 90's Rave man myself, sounded good on the Playbar and Play1's but in a different league entirely when I added the sub!.

      We have it on low most of the time unfortunately but even then it does add presence and fullness. Might drag the lot down to the shed one day and try it all flat out 🙂.
        Keithmac
        Virtuoso
        March 16, 2018
        This is a cracking album, well worth buying if you can find it..

          Driver28
          Lyricist III
          January 3, 2019
          This is a cracking album, well worth buying if you can find it..


          Oh yes! All the Clubbers Guide are great! Waiting for my Sub to arrive tomorrow and searches for Sub or bot for moral support for the express but i think my mind is lade up. Shopped w Sonos directly to use the 100 day trial but think this thread made me keep it even before it arrived. Listen mostly to edm and watch movies. Soundbar with Ones as surrounds already sound great but tried Sub in a store and had to order ?
            Driver28
            Lyricist III
            January 4, 2019
            Dang! Got my Sub today! What a difference! Incredible! Doors shaking windows rattling until I turned the eq down ?. Have to trueplay time the room but still sounds MUCH richer and louder with Sub. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. Get it!
              Just_Westy
              Trending Lyricist I
              January 5, 2019
              Got me a Sonos Sub today to match the Beam ... wonderfull addition. I havn't Trueplayed the room yet, no suitable IOS devioce but will borrow mates when he comes over. Currently listening to Ray Charles Rainy Night in Georgia , the Bass sounds supurb, up next Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street.

              Thanks Guys for good product , and simple setup even an old guy like me can work it out :)

              cheers.
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