What percentage of audiophiles use a sub ?

What voodoo?

Everyone offered very valid points whether agreed to or not. Your speakers may not be up to the task to reproduce everything in the manner intended so if you really lack bass at all then go ahead and add a sub. I couldn't care less. It isn't going in my system.

But if you start saying Obeah verses while your tubes are warming up then no one can help you.

Marty,

I completely missed your posts on 8-03. Don't know how but again, I agree with you there. Just because MA specs these 6.5" drivers to 43Hz doesn't mean a thing. BTW, very insightful posts too. Thanks

Thank you Tim916, I couldn't agree with you more!

High accuracy midrange is (to me anyway) important, so I tend to prefer smaller drivers (no offense to Serge, my valet). I have some Silverline Preludes (a bargain...trust me) and an old REL sub with the beefiest 10" I've ever seen. By dialing in a proper amount of bass (that amount changes from recording to recording it seems, as does my taste, mood, and earwax buildup) a little magic can break out. "Serge...my dancing shoes please!"