Do you need a sub woofer with these?
751308
A subwoofer is not necessary. It is optional in case you enjoy emphasizing the bass sounds.
751309
I can't say they wouldn't sound better with a sub woofer, but I think they are fine just as they are and I think Bose did a good job with these speakers. I also have a set of Logitech speakers that I use on another computer that have a large sub woofer and they do sound a little fuller, but for what the Bose speakers are they sound very good.
751310
No, these units have very nice bass response. You could add a subwoofer if you like floor shaking bass, otherwisethe speakers sound very balanced with a good low end.
1471461
No!Of course you can pair them with a sub, but expect phase issues, that might make it not sound nice.I mean, you could pair it together with anything; but that doesn't mean the sound quality improves.Ask an audiophile and he'll say "no".
791547
If you are using these speakers for rear surround sound, with the lower/bass frequencies sent to your subwoofer, you should not have a problem. If you are using them for stereo playback for full frequency music...just remember...what you hear on the room side of the speaker (woofer) is what you are going to hear on the backside. Depending on how loud you play them, it may pose a problem. Also, putting a layer of insulation on top of them in the ceiling, will NOT help much or if any.
227048
Depends on what you want. There is a complimentary subwoofer you can get, but these go down to 40Hz fairly adequately.
1208257
You need to plug them into the wall outlet to power the built in sub-woofers. As others have said, if you don't you are not fully utilizing the full functionality.
891483
Yes the speakers work just fine without the sub. The difference will be amazing when you do hear them with the sub.
114450
no. the bass is crisp. you don't need a subwoofer. it will shake your home. with the 180watt amp, its like buying a stereo rather than a speaker.
1518343
Yes they have a great full spectrum sound, the bass is more than adequate for balance with the mids and highs. Of course adding a sub is never a bad idea, not only makes the mains more efficient but provide a fuller overall bottom. So much depends on your application. If you're a performer or DJ in a packed club environment, you will of course need a sub.
1963080
Rest assured there is no problem with the installation or the speakers. What you need is called a subwoofer.
1309178
Yes. They will work very well. This subwoofer is absolutely amazing. You will not be disappointed.
78708
You just need your normal surround amp no separate amp required p.s. they sound awesome
1509183
You won't need a subwoofer if you're going to use these speakers as studio monitors. They produce sound pressure levels well beyond that which will cause permanent hearing damage, and in particular, produce plenty of bass. Most importantly, they are very accurate and produce no obvious sonic coloration. Why would you want to adulterate their clarity with a subwoofer?
1228562
We bought an amp to go with them. These are subwoofers and accentuate the bass in songs. I think you probably just need new speakers.
1870281
Yes you do! The subwoofer is pre-amplified, but the satellite speakers are not. They whole setup sound very well for its size!
105925
You definitely need a subwoofer with these speakers; the bass is not just deep enough to replace that from a sub. I have a pair as front speakers, Yamaha NS-C310BL 2-Way Bass-Reflex for Center Speaker, Yamaha NS-333 2-Way Bass Reflex for surround and Yamaha SW315 Subwoofer, hooked up to Pioneer VSX-1121 receiver and the sound is simply awesome.
538044
For serious bass you will need subwoofers, that's car audio 101. However, for mid-range tones (some of which are bass) you can't go wrong with these. Pyle is my favorite "off brand" stereo supplier by far. Quality products, cuz.
578794
Most Subwoofers only need a two wire input (built in clips). You only need these RCA connectors if the unit has a female RCA jack installed as an input (not common).