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Small, Effective Subwoofers?

In a recent speaker thread that I started there were lots of suggestions of adding a couple of subwoofers to my system. As with my speakers (Legacy Signature SEs) I have little room to place subwoofers They will need to go directly to the left or directly to the right of the main speakers. To the left the maximum height would be 12". 12’ would be great on the outside as well, but I could squeeze a slightly bigger unit in there. Would two 12" subs be sufficient here, or would they be too small for this set up?

If 12’ is OK, do you all have any reasonably priced suggestions as did @nevada_matt withe his 2-10 offering from Tekton. I would have never found those on my own, thanks Matt!

I would be super open to some used subs as a cost savings measure here.

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oliver_reid
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Look at the Dynaudio 18s. Dual opposed 9 in drivers. Reaches down to almost 20hz. Compact and transmits zero vibration to the floor. Very "musical"

I use it with my ATC SCM 19s and it is excellent .

 

Dynaudio 18S Subwoofer | ProMusicTools

 

 

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1happyman
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I have an older Hsu Research Sub that works well with my Tekton Lore Be speakers. 

eryoung2k
89 posts
 

Outlaw Audio M8 Powered Subwoofer? Seems you get good bang for your Buck?

khowlett
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Agree with the new amp philosophy. I too have the Signature SE's powered by a Legacy I V5 amp, really don't need a sub except for movies. Give the folks at Legacy a call. My guess is they will either recommend a different amp or may be able to make you a sub to fit your requirements.

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ross6860
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The REL T5/x is exactly 12" tall.

If your main speakers are rated to 22Hz I don't think a sub is needed and one that small may not help.

As others have stated maybe an amp that's rated for 1 or 2 ohms with sufficient current/power for your needs?

Maybe your room is the problem.  

I'm running two REL T7/x subs to the left and right of the main speakers and don't have a problem.  FWIW my room is symmetrical, rectangular, small (11x14) and treated.

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