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Small quality HiFi subs reaching 22Hz

Any recommendations for good small subs to support ported monitors reaching 40Hz. Just aquired pair of System Audio SA2K monitors, and would like something nice to reach low 20's.

Mainly listen to a full spectrum of jazz (includes "fusion"), classical, movie scores, and ambient electronic music.

Sub won't require much amplification to match monitor output.

Thanks in advance,

Frank
metro04
metro04 OP
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Sunfire True Sub Signature, or James EMB-1000? The True Sub drops to 16Hz and the James down to 22Hz. That aside, any opinions for either, based on sound, speed, flatness, ect, per my posted criteria? Both can be found for less than $1200, used.

Any others not mentioned in previous threads, or are these safe choices?

Thanks,
Frank

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rx8man
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Frank, for what you describe, I ended my search with a pair of Definitive Technology Super Cube II's.
Try to find a dealer to hear them, you'll know what I mean.
Oh yeah, they're affordable too, great value.
baroque_lover
102 posts
 
Upstateaudio,

While the Dreamcatcher is a mighty fine musical sub, it it only limited to about 28.5 Hz with proper positioning; furthermore, don't expect it to "slam".

Fast and Musical.
metro04 OP
222 posts
 
Rx8man,

Wow, lots of great reviews, not to mention how low they can go. And you're using two? There's almost 3db of additional output, plus an additional 3Hz drop. People would be surprised how much audio media incorporates sub-to low 20s material, besides typical action movies. Ie; "American Beauty" soundtrack, amongst many.

I'm still looking at my options, but thanks for the tip.

Frank
sdcampbell
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Here's an alternative idea: get a pair of subs, rather than just one, as a pair will provide lots more "oomph". Further, if placed properly, a pair of subs will load the room much better than one.

Outlaw Audio has a good sub (the LFM-1) that was designed for them by Hsu, and Outlaw currently has a special deal on a pair of the LFM-1 subs for $999 (they also provide a 30-day money-back trial). For more info, go to the following link:
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/lfm1.html

Outlaw also has a smaller sub, the LFM-2, and you can get a pair of them for $549. See their web site for more info.

Outlaw's web site re-publishes a number of reviews of the LFM-1 sub. Here are links to three of the better reviews:

www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/SVS_subsPB2-ISD_OutlawLFM-1_1.php

www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/outlaw_lfm1.htm

www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_2/outlaw-lfm1-subwoofer-4-2004.html
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