Sierra 2EX V2 Subwoofer Integration Question

[Oldie1]

Hi,

I was fortunate enough to acquire a pair of preowned 2EX’s at a very good price point.

I am currently evaluating a few different configurations with existing equipment that I own.

I paired them with a Billie Amp V1, but the Billie pairs much better with a set of Philharmonic BMRs that I own.

My second configuration is with a Parasound Pre 200 preamp and either a Mini GaN5 or Vintage Superphon DM200.
I also have an SVS2000 subwoofer.

The Parasound preamp has a bass management, so I can use a high pass filter to the 2EX’s.

Questions for those who use a subwoofer with the 2EXs are:
- Do you use a high pass filter for your mains?
- If so, what frequency do you recommend?

Quite honestly, I’m not sure that I even “need” the subwoofer, but I already own it.

Thanks

[racrawford65]

I'd try an 80 hz x-over to start. I'd probably not go too much lower or higher.

[Oldie1]

Thanks, I’ll try 80hz first.

Did you notice any sound quality difference from the main speakers using the crossover?



My room is far from perfect.

[natetg57]

Hi,

I was fortunate enough to acquire a pair of preowned 2EX’s at a very good price point.

I am currently evaluating a few different configurations with existing equipment that I own.

I paired them with a Billie Amp V1, but the Billie pairs much better with a set of Philharmonic BMRs that I own.

My second configuration is with a Parasound Pre 200 preamp and either a Mini GaN5 or Vintage Superphon DM200.
I also have an SVS2000 subwoofer.

The Parasound preamp has a bass management, so I can use a high pass filter to the 2EX’s.

Questions for those who use a subwoofer with the 2EXs are:
- Do you use a high pass filter for your mains?
- If so, what frequency do you recommend?

Quite honestly, I’m not sure that I even “need” the subwoofer, but I already own it.

Thanks

If I was you, I'd prioritize the V2 upgraded crossover for your speakers. That will make a bigger improvement and difference than changing amps.

[novaduckfan1]

Thanks, I’ll try 80hz first.

Did you notice any sound quality difference from the main speakers using the crossover?



My room is far from perfect.

Hello Oldie1,

I have a pair of 2EXv2s and a pair of SVS SB2000 Pro subwoofers. I agree with racrawford that setting your LPF/HPF to 80Hz is a very good place to start; that setting works very well for me in a 2.2 configuration. Before I added the 2nd subwoofer, I used a 60Hz LPF/HPF, which worked well but with two subwoofers all frequencies below 80Hz sound much smoother in more room locations. I think natetg57 is correct that the amplifiers are not likely to make as much difference as the speakers themselves.

[Oldie1]

If I was you, I'd prioritize the V2 upgraded crossover for your speakers. That will make a bigger improvement and difference than changing amps.

Thanks. I didn't realize that one was available. I received the speakers after the previous owner upgraded to V2 (I presume). The old components and crossover were given to me by the dealer.

[natetg57]

Thanks. I didn't realize that one was available. I received the speakers after the previous owner upgraded to V2 (I presume). The old components and crossover were given to me by the dealer.

If the previous owner upgraded to V2, then there should be a 'V2 NFS Optimized' sticker on the back of each speaker. You could also look at the crossover itself and compare it to the upgraded one at this link. https://ascendacoustics.com/collecti...40434233278518

[Oldie1]

If the previous owner upgraded to V2, then there should be a 'V2 NFS Optimized' sticker on the back of each speaker. You could also look at the crossover itself and compare it to the upgraded one at this link. https://ascendacoustics.com/collecti...40434233278518

Thanks Nate. Will check it out when the dust settles after the holidays.

[davef]

Hi,

I was fortunate enough to acquire a pair of preowned 2EX’s at a very good price point.

I am currently evaluating a few different configurations with existing equipment that I own.

I paired them with a Billie Amp V1, but the Billie pairs much better with a set of Philharmonic BMRs that I own.

My second configuration is with a Parasound Pre 200 preamp and either a Mini GaN5 or Vintage Superphon DM200.
I also have an SVS2000 subwoofer.

The Parasound preamp has a bass management, so I can use a high pass filter to the 2EX’s.

Questions for those who use a subwoofer with the 2EXs are:
- Do you use a high pass filter for your mains?
- If so, what frequency do you recommend?

Quite honestly, I’m not sure that I even “need” the subwoofer, but I already own it.

Thanks

How are you determining that your Billie amp is not pairing well with the Sierra-2EX?

[Oldie1]

Hi David,

Thanks for responding.

I should have explained:

The Sierras sound "good" with the Billie, but not as the Billie paired with my BMR monitors. The Billie sounds a bit "lean" with the Sierras compared to the BMRs.

On the other hand, with my Parasound preamp + Superphon amp combo, the BMRs have too much bass while the Sierras sound really nice.

I am attempting to add just a little to the bottom end to the Sierras. (Admittedly, not really a need. It's just that I already have the subwoofer and bass management features and an experimenting before I sell anything off). If I didn't already own the subwoofer, I don't think I'd be looking for one.