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Subwoofers with Fritz Carbon 7's?

I'm contemplating going from full-range speakers (Polk LSI15's) to the stand mount Fritz Carbon 7's. However, I'm concerned that I might be given up some of the bass I'm use to having. Is anyone using the Fritz Carbon 7's with a subwoofer. If so, which subwoofers, and how's the combination. I'm using Van alstine and Odyssey electronics.

Thanks,
a_passion
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bjl
5 posts
 
I own a pair of carbon 7's. I would suggest trying without a sub first. It will surprise you how much bass they are capable of. You could then add a sub if needed.
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kclone
679 posts
 
Wouldn't depend on the room? A Passion, how big is your room? Like Bjl said one of the strengths of the Carbon 7s is their bass for their size.
a_passion OP
20 posts
 
Good point. My room is 14 x 16. At one point I had the Polk LSI 9 monitors which had a nice full side, but decided I wanted more bottom end and upgraded to the Polk LSI 15's. At the present moment, I'm thinking about going back to monitors.

Thanks,

A_passion
macd
103 posts
 
A REL probably would be a safe choice. A set of stratas would sound amazing :P
morganc
255 posts
 
How about a Rythmik F-12? I love mine and it is quite affordable, great resale value, and of course great sounding.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
We used the Carbon 7's in our 14 x 19 room at THE SHOW with 40 watt push-pull tube amps. While we had a sub, the Carbon 7's did fine on their own so we ran them without the sub. I'd recommend trying it that way first.
kiza
99 posts
 
You really don't need Subwoofer with Carbon 7. IMO, the best
monitors under $4000.00
mor2bz
41 posts
 
they'll go a bit lower with a PP tube amp
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