What are thoughts and comparisons between a pair of Tanzanite's with subs (I am considering putting a sub in both front corners of my HT) vs. just going with a pair of RC4s and forgetting the sub?
Sonically?
With the RC4, do you supply a full range amplified signal or do you provide a line level sub input from the preamp? I am guessing full range.
Would RC4 be sufficient bass for movies vs. a dedicated sub?
I take it the Sardonyx would be the center for either.
Thanks!
Jim
I recently switched to a new amp for the RC4 which doesn't have high level inputs. If you don't have preamp outputs then the separate subwoofers (Whomp, Citrine) using the Keiga amps will support speaker level inputs.
The RC4's have plenty of bass output and extension for HT since they share the same driver that's used in the Whomp subwoofer. The dual 8" drivers give you greater dynamics and they will fill a larger room than the Tanzanites w/subs.
I'm designing a center to match the RC4 that will cost a little more than the Sardonyx (about $75-100 extra). This will compete with anything on the market and is significantly better than the typical dual woofer / small tweeter that you see everywhere.
