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I'm going to completely annoy @Pekka Perämoottori now by revealing my final decision!
I have decided to ditch the Genelec 7360A subwoofer idea for a number of reasons;
1- Price vs Performance is poor when pitted against non-Genelec subwoofers
2- Only one colour available in the Genelec range
3- Industrial look does not suit our lounge environment
4- Cabinet dimensions are a touch too big (when looking at height)
I have decided to order a pair of Arendal 1723 S1 subwoofers in White Satin finish as I feel, after doing quite a bit of research and through speaking to a friend who owns the very same subwoofers, they cannot be beaten in their price bracket for the following reasons;
1- Price vs performance is very hard to beat at this price range
2- Multiple colours available in black or white and gloss/satin finishes
3- Very pleasing to the eye and will not look out of place in a standard lounge (added benefit of the white satin matching my current white 8341AWM's)
4- Cabinet size and style will not dominate the room
5- Balanced XLR inputs which will prevent the current issue I have with ground loops with my unbalanced subwoofers
6- Bass extension and SPL levels are perfect for my room
7- App control which allows for not only level matching but also allows for pairing subwoofers together in a group where group delay can be adjusted, subsonic filters, Low Pass frequency and roll off can be adjusted and saved to the sub. There are many many more features with this app too.
8- Will keep the wife happy with the looks and colour to match the room.
I use an RME ADI2 pro fs r be where I would've had to use a minidsp 2x4HD to allow for level matching, x-over, group delay etc etc but not now with the Arendal App so that's one less device in the chain!
I feel this the correct one for my environment and although I'm a bit gutted that I couldn't get the 7360A's to work for me, I'm happy with the outcome.
I'm a bit of a tweaker anyway so will enjoy measuring my room again with REW where I'll be able to blend the subs and mains together nicely.
I have decided to ditch the Genelec 7360A subwoofer idea for a number of reasons;
1- Price vs Performance is poor when pitted against non-Genelec subwoofers
2- Only one colour available in the Genelec range
3- Industrial look does not suit our lounge environment
4- Cabinet dimensions are a touch too big (when looking at height)
I have decided to order a pair of Arendal 1723 S1 subwoofers in White Satin finish as I feel, after doing quite a bit of research and through speaking to a friend who owns the very same subwoofers, they cannot be beaten in their price bracket for the following reasons;
1- Price vs performance is very hard to beat at this price range
2- Multiple colours available in black or white and gloss/satin finishes
3- Very pleasing to the eye and will not look out of place in a standard lounge (added benefit of the white satin matching my current white 8341AWM's)
4- Cabinet size and style will not dominate the room
5- Balanced XLR inputs which will prevent the current issue I have with ground loops with my unbalanced subwoofers
6- Bass extension and SPL levels are perfect for my room
7- App control which allows for not only level matching but also allows for pairing subwoofers together in a group where group delay can be adjusted, subsonic filters, Low Pass frequency and roll off can be adjusted and saved to the sub. There are many many more features with this app too.
8- Will keep the wife happy with the looks and colour to match the room.
I use an RME ADI2 pro fs r be where I would've had to use a minidsp 2x4HD to allow for level matching, x-over, group delay etc etc but not now with the Arendal App so that's one less device in the chain!
I feel this the correct one for my environment and although I'm a bit gutted that I couldn't get the 7360A's to work for me, I'm happy with the outcome.
I'm a bit of a tweaker anyway so will enjoy measuring my room again with REW where I'll be able to blend the subs and mains together nicely.