The comments seem to be supporting what I thought.
Taking this to the $2,000-$25,000 speaker range for music that has lower bass in it, for the same about of cash...
Equivalent or better sound will likely come at a lower cost with speakers and a sub, than buying speakers alone.
AND
Many speakers build low range drivers in them, and buying the better mid-range speaker paired with a sub is likely a better value.
FWIW I enjoy tube amps and lower power near field. So I would not be buying a high watt SS amp to pair with some Maggie's which I'm told are great. I had to choose between more expensive larger speakers with low range or going with a smaller speaker and good sub. I did the latter, but am buying more stuff and wondering if I should change my thinking for a larger room. I plan to do the same. Good larger speakers, a sub to fill out the lower spots. Music is Bach/classical (I don't hear the sub) and some pop/Fleetwood Mac kinda stuff where I certainly do.
Taking this to the $2,000-$25,000 speaker range for music that has lower bass in it, for the same about of cash...
Equivalent or better sound will likely come at a lower cost with speakers and a sub, than buying speakers alone.
AND
Many speakers build low range drivers in them, and buying the better mid-range speaker paired with a sub is likely a better value.
FWIW I enjoy tube amps and lower power near field. So I would not be buying a high watt SS amp to pair with some Maggie's which I'm told are great. I had to choose between more expensive larger speakers with low range or going with a smaller speaker and good sub. I did the latter, but am buying more stuff and wondering if I should change my thinking for a larger room. I plan to do the same. Good larger speakers, a sub to fill out the lower spots. Music is Bach/classical (I don't hear the sub) and some pop/Fleetwood Mac kinda stuff where I certainly do.