You were right about adding a sub.

Bdp24,

I assume the capacitor would be installed inside the Integrated, since my unit has no 'amplifier in' jacks. I do have pre out jacks, fwiw. 

Unfortunately, my modding skills are um...well... I don't have any! 

I do need to learn different ways to accomplish cutting the low frequencies from my mains so the subwoofer setup I buy does the trick. It's surprising to me how big a difference it makes to my speakers. I thought 225 wpc was plenty to power the main full range and then blend the sub at the bottom.

Currently, with speaker level connections and the sub crossed about 50-60, I feel like I have totally new speakers. Biggest change is increased detail, or at least the illusion. Either way, I'm happy with the improvement. 

Wish I had some of you guys wisdom and aptitude for audio- I sincerely appreciate your input, etc. 

Best Holiday wishes,
gary

Bondmap,

What a great feeling! I'm loving it but feel like the right sub would give me a little more mid bass definition and taughtness. 

I own a dspeaker sub processor that may help but it's still in my home theater setup. Can't use it with the speaker wire connections I'm using. I've owned Vandersteen 2ce sigs and think highly of the brand. The Vandersteen sub is on my list.

Thanks,
gary

uncledemp:

I hope I can ad something here.

What are your room dimensions? Is your room treated?

I own Usher speakers. I still have a pair of BE-718s...I replaced them with Tiny Dancer Mini One Diamonds.

My room is rather small, but pretty well treated, and everything positioned  (through hours & hours ) of listening. I use two Martin Logan Depth i.

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uncledemp:

Something to consider after everything else??

(I have a pair of Martin Logan Grotto's I bought new, just sitting around, never going to be used. I have a pair of like new Auralex Subdudes that go with it. Maybe more things you may like??) These subs are adorned with most necessary adjustments needed.

Cheers

uncledemp:

I've tried several times throughout the years and many system configurations.. the speaker level outputs/vs/line level.. I've always used line level. In my experience, it has been a night & day difference. Others may differ. I know Mapleshade's Pierre Spray does.

In my experience, sub placement is critical not only to achieve best integrated bass but soundstage accuracy. This includes the proper placement of lower bass frequencies, the focus and depth as well. It all works together and in my experience, if one gets the "bass right" everything else comes into focus. I can move my subs as little as 1/4" and notice a difference in my dedicated music room.