Moving and new home won't accommodate my two DQ1W subs (too big) so I want to replace with smaller powered subs. Want to try and "match" them with my DQ-10's as much as possible because in the main room it will do double duty (music AND movies).

Only options under $750 likely to be considered - don't need to break the bank on this effort. Thanks.

Also means my LP1 unit will go on the block too.

I'm using the SVS SB2000 Pro with my DQ-10s... highly recommended! A new one is a little more than your limit, but I'm guessing the SB1000 Pro would work just as well depending on your room size and how loud you listen. And the SB1000 Pro is within your budget.?

Dialing in a powered sub can be a pain in the butt. But SVS has a smartphone app that allows you to do all the adjustments and settings from the listening position. Makes set up and integration soooo much easier!?

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The Speedwoofer 10E is brand new so I have no experience with it. But, I started out with a RSL Speedwoofer 10S Mk II and replaced it with the SVS SB2000 Pro. The RSL 10S MkII was good, but being a rear-vented design, it was boomy at certain frequencies. The SVS I have now is a sealed unit, and ii eliminated the boominess I had experienced with the RSL.?

Bill - I am planning to get two subs. One will be restricted to music with a pair of DQ10'd, the other will be in a larger room that will serve "double duty" - a sub for a second paid of DQ10's AND also the sub as part of a 5.1 surround setup (I'll use a switch to redirect the signal). Does that change your opinion?

That's an interesting plan SpongeSound! All I can tell you is, based on MY experience integrating the subs to seemlessly blend into each system could be challenging.

in my situation, the room layout dictated that I position my sub in one particular corner of the room behind the component rack. This made set up challenging! Every little adjustment to the sub required that I get up from the listening position, walk across the room, make the adjustment on the back of the sub, then walk back to the listening position and evaluate. Rinse and repeat over and over again.?

The SVS iPhone app makes it extremely easy to integrate because every tweak or adjustment can be done in real time from the listening position. This makes a HUGE difference. Everything else being equal, I would choose the SVS every time because of ease of integration, but that's based on my system and my room configuration.?

Integrating a sub can be very challenging.
Within limits how well you integrate it is more important than the specific sub.?

If you have the knowledge, skills, ability and test equipment most any sub can be made to work.?

The SVS1000 pro looks attractive if you do not as the AP can substitute for most of the above.
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Can you give us an idea of where you are on the experience/ knowledge spectrum?

I'm on the mid-low end of technical knowledge. But having said that I'm also not shooting for "sound nirvana." The decision to have the one sub do "double duty" is solely because I have a set of DQ-10's in my main room along with the in-ceiling surround speakers. Dq-10 are for dedicated music and surround is for, well, TV of course. I just don't want to have two subs in that room. So may plan is to incorporate a simple A/B switch so if it's music, the sub is drawing its signal from one amp, and if it's surround, I switch it and it gets its signal from my A/R receiver.

If you are only planning on using one sub at time things get much simpler. Any of the subs should be fine. Having an easy way to adjust crossover, level, phase, polarity and EQ is a big plus. If you do not have the ability to measure, like using REW, then you will have to do this by ear. That favors the SVS with its phone AP.?

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There are many different ways to perform the integration. I can send some links if you’re interested.

There's some confusion here. Not trying to match 2 subs in the same room. Here's the setup:

Room 1 - pair of DQ-10's and one sub (music only)
Room 2 - Pair of DQ-10's....AND....in-ceiling surround speakers...both of which utilize sub #2

So my question is, what would be a good powered sub recommendation for both arrangements, given that one is solely for music and the second sub serves as BOTH a music and a surround sub?

I'm sorry to reply so late, I'm guessing you already made a decision and I'm curious to hear what you chose and how it has performed.?

Personally, my Dahlquist are on my three season porch and get double duty. Most of the time they only play music, but 2-3 nights a summer I host neighborhood movie nights and set up a projector.?

This year, I went big and bought two PB-2000 subwoofers. I think the sealed version would be better for music, but I wanted the big bass for movie nights and don't mind it thumping. I can turn the bass up or down pretty easily if I think it's "too much."

In your shoes, I would recommend buying a ported SVS subwoofer (model depends on your budget) and try it out. If you like it with music, you can get a second one. If not, the sealed version may be better for music only. If space is a limitation, just go ahead and get the sealed version.

Unfortunately I have no experience with the other subwoofer you mentioned, but I assume you've already made a purchase.?

I have Svs, paradigm and velodyne. All have paired well when asked. It’s important to get the crossover adjusted, especially if your DQ-10 amp doesn’t have an adjustable crossover. One negative about velodyne, they don’t support old subs as far as replacement parts or service.