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Best subwoofer to complement my system.

Looking for some feed back on which sub would integrate best with my system. I mostly listen to Jazz, Coltrane, Ammons, Webster, Rollins, Davis, Evans, and Pepper ect…
But want to be able to play Classical, Rock, and newer Jazz that has more bottom end.
System is two-channel, mostly analogue.
Turntable: Clearaudio - Champion level II
Tone arm: SME - 309
Cartridge: Koestu - Black
Phono cable: Harmonic Tech - Silver Crystal
CD Player: Linn - Ikemi
Phono Pre-amp: EAR - 834P deluxe
Line Stage: Air Tight - ATC-3
Power Amp: Air Tight - ATM-300
Speakers: Piega C-3 Ltd.
Power: PS Audio P-300
Interconnects & Speaker cables – Cardas – Golden Reference
Stand: Particular - Ypsilon
I have read good articles on the Rel Acoustic line. Maybe the Stadium III or the B2. Any others to consider? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
jazzy123
henryhk
648 posts
 
I am also considering the same thing though not sure yet. Apart from the companies mentioned above, you may want to check out Thiel's smart sub.
jazzy123 OP
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Thanks for all who responded. Bottom line is I need to do some more research!
dbld
297 posts
 
Velodyne make the SMS-1 to help integrate a subwoofer [or subwoofers] into a system. I don't own one, but I am intrigued and would really like to try one sometime.
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jtgofish
515 posts
 
The real key to easier sub integration is either using a speaker with bass which runs to only around 60hz,or using a high pass crossover on your speakers to cut off bass below this level.I'm not saying this will help in every situation but it is a general truth and one which is rarely seen in domestic speakers but common in pro systems.
This seems to be especially true for electrostats or panels.
Also I have found that large coned down firing subs positioned between the listener and the speakers[coffee table style] often work better than forward firing in the line of or near the speakers.
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