please tell me about the core sub... Ive almost pulled trigger on it many times for my 59's but it really would be for just gotta have it reasons as I'm happy as is but still curiouse on how good that unit is.
Also don't let ASR or Amir pick your gear man, if you you like it thats all that counts. I send alot of people Dynaudio's way especially there pro gear as I see the core series as a steal for for what your actually getting, which is alot.
The system you just listed looks superb to me & I suspect would embarrass many a higher $ set ups
In reference to allowing this web site sway your purchasing decisions. Two years ago, I bought £500 DAC reviewed on Amir's site. Measured amazingly well ect. So, I used it and could not hear one difference to the inboard one I had on my active speakers. Suffice to say, it went back under distance selling rules. Where needed just used a £20 USB -> Spidif converter into my Active speakers.
In relation to the 18S sub with you 59's. I've used subs with Active speakers for 12 years and they really do make a difference. It's like adding a sub to a home theatre, it's the icing on the cake. The fact it has pre-sets for the Core speakers means any 'fiddly' work is done for you. They just fill out the bottom end.
And depending where you live, if you don't like it. Just send it back. Some sites in the UK will do this return for free.
Will I buy the 18S for my Core 7's ? Yes, when I find it at the price I am willing to pay. Will I like it, if it can go down to 16Hz, hell, anything below 20Hz will add a lot to the 'feel' of the music.
Allow these reviews here 'assist' you, but sometimes it's down to what you like. In the UK you can buy the 18S for £1k if you look closely. A separate sub I think has a lot of advantages to a full range speaker that can go low, as you can position it in relation to any room modes you might ( will ) have.
You will not be able to buy ANYTHING thats a monitor system that will touch that at pretty much any price range. I think it's a killer combo ( on paper ). I'm surprised more HiFi people don't take a look at some of the pro - stuff... Much longer lasting, and subjectively unpleasant to look at !