To sub or not to sub?

[guitarded88]

I was wondering if it would be worth it to add a sub to my set up?

I'm currently using KRK RP5's, and feel the bottom end lacking somewhat.

I was going to grab some kind of KRK sub from my local store (they only have 2 left, as they seem to be discontinued), most likely the RP10s.

Is there possibly a cheaper alternative that would work well with my monitors? Does anyone know WHY the sub got discontinued?

 

[ahjteam]

I have a cheap 8" sub with my Genelecs, but I don't use it all the time. I only use it when I need to check the low end of my mixes.

Some products just get discontinued, usually because they don't sell

 

[Force666]

The whole RP series was discontinued. The RP10s in now the "KRK10s" when they came out with the updated series.

 

[Soundlurker]

Probably the most noticeable difference of the new sub is the shape of its enclosure. It’s been given the ‘curved edges’ treatment, just like the new G2s: a feature that helps to reduce phase incoherence caused by diffraction around cabinet corners.

But inside the box, there are some handy new features, too. A ground-lift switch on the audio input enables users to break an earth loop, and there’s a footswtich which, when pressed, bypasses the subwoofer and built-in crossover.

What’s more, KRK say that the on-board amplifier has improved heat-sinking, allowing the amp to run with lower distortion at high levels. They also say the noise floor of the amplifier has been lowered, and that the voicing of the ten-inch driver has been altered to provide “better mix clarity and precision”.

I've been thinking of buying one but I think I'll go for the Adam Sub.

 

[Chris_P_Critter]

Sub = WIN!