This was my first time owning a subwoofer. I have alwayshad a standard stereo hi-fi setup (no 5.1 or 7.1), and I am still very satisfied with a pair of Eltax speakers which have served me well for over 20 years! So, having recently bought a Marantz PN7000N Network Amplifier with a subwooder output, I decided to take the plunge and add a "point 1" to my system. And what a difference it makes!Stereo music listening has improved immeasurably, in that the soundscspe is full, rich and perfectly balanced, whereas before there always seemed something lacking.The dimensions and design of the unit is perfect for me too, being slimmer than most, and sits perfectly behind my 49" TV. Of course, bluray movie viewings are also a much better experience now too, but it is the ... MoreThis was my first time owning a subwoofer. I have alwayshad a standard stereo hi-fi setup (no 5.1 or 7.1), and I am still very satisfied with a pair of Eltax speakers which have served me well for over 20 years! So, having recently bought a Marantz PN7000N Network Amplifier with a subwooder output, I decided to take the plunge and add a "point 1" to my system. And what a difference it makes!Stereo music listening has improved immeasurably, in that the soundscspe is full, rich and perfectly balanced, whereas before there always seemed something lacking.The dimensions and design of the unit is perfect for me too, being slimmer than most, and sits perfectly behind my 49" TV. Of course, bluray movie viewings are also a much better experience now too, but it is the general music listening that really surprised me, from whatever source, analogue or digital. My Eltax speakers go down to 45Hz and the Q Acoustics to 35 Hz, and it's worth having a play around with the crossover point, but i found that setting it at around 55 Hz (10Hz above the lowest capabilities of your main speakers as is the standard recommendation) was the sweet point at which this really shone - the added bass detail is obvious but not overpowering, seemingly bringing detail forward across the frequency spectrum. Balanced, musical and expressive.The crossover adjustment is only really necessary for a 2.1 setup, as it is recommended to set the dial all the way over to AV if you have an AV (Surround) amp.A QED Performance Interconnect was my cable of choice and that also was the perfect compliment.I would recommended this product for someone who wants to improve their existing setup, without breaking the bank. Excellent.

My previous Cambridge Audio and Wharfedale SW 150 products both failed in under two years due to poor quality low-voltage circuitry inside. I do hope Q Acoustics takes more care with selecting (and constantly monitoring like a hawk) their PCB suppliers and the components they're actually fitting. Consequently, I only bought this because Richer Sounds offered a 6 year warranty... nice! Strangely, Q Acoustics does not list the power consumption anywhere in the documentation, which surely must contravene regulations for selling electrical products? I want to know how much electricity this thing uses in standby!

I bought this sub for a music studio/listening room which is the size of a single garage, where I sit about 1.5m from the main speakers (which are Focal active studio monitors). So it's not used for watching films, purely for adding low end to music, and at fairly close proximity. The sub sits neatly to one side under the footwell of the studio desk and the enclosed wiring system is very neat, yet still providing easy access to the frequency and volume controls.Taking all this into account, this compact sub exceeds my expectations. Getting it tuned in with the main speakers by ear was easy - I have it set to about 50Hz because my main speakers already have reasonable low end - and it's added another octave of bass response. Because it isn't a ported cabinet it ... MoreI bought this sub for a music studio/listening room which is the size of a single garage, where I sit about 1.5m from the main speakers (which are Focal active studio monitors). So it's not used for watching films, purely for adding low end to music, and at fairly close proximity. The sub sits neatly to one side under the footwell of the studio desk and the enclosed wiring system is very neat, yet still providing easy access to the frequency and volume controls.Taking all this into account, this compact sub exceeds my expectations. Getting it tuned in with the main speakers by ear was easy - I have it set to about 50Hz because my main speakers already have reasonable low end - and it's added another octave of bass response. Because it isn't a ported cabinet it doesn't suffer from a "one-note-bass" effect and tracks bass lines very musically and naturally. When listening at higher volumes it makes the whole system sound huge! However, those with a larger room or more dramatic requirements may need something larger and more powerful.So I'm delighted with this sub, and service from Richer Sounds was great as always.