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Polite, Discreet Subwoofer

While reading some posts and articles on Quad electrostatics, I recalled that there was a time when one of the "state of the art" speaker configuration was the Quad ESL 63 (?) paired with one or even two Entec subwoofers.

Now I have never owned Quads, but I have listened to a few pairs and wouldnt think they could be easily mated to a sub.

So was there something special about the Entecs? Are they still available new or used?

What kind of sub could I consider adding to my Magneplanar Tympanis, not to go too low, rock the house, boom, or rattle the windows...

....but just something that is very fast, discreet, polite, but could still round out the bottom and add air without such tricky room placment.

Entec?

Thanks for any ideas.
cwlondon
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
The Martin Logan subs are really fast (the Entec's original claim to fame) and go really well with stats (duh!)

I prefer the Depth. I think it has even better transient response than the Descent, and while still very punchy, is more, as you say, discreet.

I use just one with my CLSIIz crossed over at 35Hz.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
A couple of DIY's I'd love to build and try with my Apogees, Both of these designs should work well IMO.

http://www.linkwitzlab.com/woofer.htm

http://www.decware.com/WO32/wo32.htm

Dave
bignerd100
515 posts
 
Nsgarch is right about the ML subs.
The Depth uses three 8 inch woofers.
Moves lots of air efficeintly.
Can be dialed in to suit even very small rooms.

Good luck!
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