single driver with bass...????


AuGoNeRs,
since I am now happy and feel complete with my reference system with the avantgarde Uno.Currently I am toying around with single driver system to see what the fuss is all about.My first single driver is the Omega Grande 6 that stereophile and a few other reviewers was raving about.I was so disappointed with the bottom end when listening to jazz..is this all the bass that single driver can put out?How can i improve the bottom end? the rest of my system are cd+dac with the supratek pre-amp and i ve tried it with welborne 300B mono,monarchy sm70 pro,dynakit and my wavac amplifier...please advice.thanks
ttrhp
Simplify things and get a second, separately amplified unit for the bass. OR get ready to work on a transmission line/ back horn/etc AND even there, you'll have trouble getting the phase right. There are available plans for cabinets around the Jordans (good designs) -- as Audiokinesis suggests. In fact there are good kits available; try Hammer Dynamics for one.

Fertin & Supravox and Phy offer excellent (~8" units) but they are very expensive. BTW, Laurentgilles above means Hertz obviously -- not kHz -- when referring to a 15" unit on an open baffle:)
Ttrhp, if you don't mind, how did you like the Monarchy? I've heard it's really good for an inexpensive amp if you don't need the power.
I have Phy KM 30 SAG's in an open baffle that go down to 40Hz before any roll-off. I supplement with a Velodyne DD12 below that.
Cdc: The monarchy is a great little amp for the money.It run a little hot,but still alot cooler compare to tubes.you can get one on the used market for under $400.. thanks guy for all the imfo on single driver.I think i am going to try the fostex 200A driver.