More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music

i would think that getting a 'sub woofer' would be the answer!

I remember the bass was pretty punchy when I heard it in the dealer showroom, but I don’t seem to get that in my setup.

While I love subwoofers, room acoustics are a better place to look first.

The key part of your description here is that you say they sounded great in the showroom, which was probably better treated.

Why don’t you give GIK acoustics a call, and in particular ask about their soffit traps?

Do your room first, then you’ll be in a much better place to evaluate.

Best,

E

Try to put the speakers closer to a wall or corner. You should see an improvement in bass.

Thanks.  I'll take a look at GIK acoustics.  I've always been intrigued by the idea of room treatment, and know very little about it.   Also, I think my options might be limited.   My listening area is near a stretch of windows with no curtains, just shades.   I always think there's very little to do about it unless I put up thick curtains, but I'm not willing to do that.   I just need to strike a balance, I supposed.

BTW, what are bass traps?  Are they for enhancing the bass, or calming down the excess bass?

Thanks.

Sorry xcool, you are new and have no way of knowing the answer to every question is GIK. Even though you specifically want more bass, and everything GIK makes can only absorb bass and never enhance it, still the answer is GIK. Or EQ. Surprised he didn't say EQ. Maybe saving for later?

koestner is right. First step is always speaker placement. Closer to the walls, either front or side, will have a big effect on bass response. Also your listening position. But the walls also reflect higher frequencies as well and so if the speakers are closer than about 3 feet to a side wall the reflections begin to interfere with good imaging. So its a balance and a trade off.

You may be a minimalist, and so am I. More power won't work. One sub won't work. GIK will improve everything and your bass will have greater definition but by absorbing not enhancing. When it comes to bass the fact of the matter is the minimalist approach is four subs. Check it out. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 Read the reviews, do a search, read about DBA.