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Speaker recommendation

I've been away from this forum for some time so forgive me if this thread is redundant. Simply, I need more bass response from my kit. I am running a Belles Hot Rod 150A and Rogue 99 Mag thru PSB Silvers. I like the overall sound but have been wanting more base. I tried shi-shi cables...nothing appreciable to warrant the cost. I swapped out different combinations of 6sn7s, including gt's and bad boys, vt 231s including TS round plates and metal base, and 5692 red base. The sonic differences were notable but the bottom I was looking for was elusive.
Frustrated, I bought a Definitive sub that more than delivers. At about 18" cubed, it takes up room that I now need. I want to get rid of the sub and upgrade to a speaker that delivers it all without amphitheater size and the need of a second mortgage. I'll listen to all suggestions. Thanks in advance for you advice, humor and criticism.
axspike
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ejlif
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Need to know the size of the room
bizango1
276 posts
 
If you like your overall sound but just want more bass maybe you should step up to PSB Stratus Goldi speakers (they are discontinued but show up used). They do like a lot of power but bass is one of their strong suits and otherwise they would sound like your Silvers. I used to have them but they were too much for my new smaller music room in the house we moved to. Having enough bass was never a problem with them.
axspike OP
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Thanks Bizango. I've never heard the Goldi and frankly assumed PSBs were just thin throughout the line. Any idea of cost? They look like "they might be giants"...a bit large for my space which is, Ejlif, 13'-6" x 13'-6".
manitunc
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I am listening to PSB Golds as I type this. There is plenty of strong tight bass. However, your room is very small, and may never be able to produce enough bass without being boomy. I have used the Silvers side by side with the Gold and while not as strong in the bass, were plenty adequate. Does your subwoofer give you satisying bass, or just more boom?
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