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Subwoofer Recommendation for Harbeth SHL5+

Missing just a little bottom end and slam (e.g 50 Hz and under) I am looking for (2) subwoofers to match my Harbeth SHL5+ speakers.  
I would prefer them to not step on the midrange- sound quality is a preference.
I will continue to run the Harbeth's full range.
Smaller is better for room fit.  
I listen nearfield about 10 feet away in one end of a finished basement. 
I understand the benefits of swarm type systems but this won't be practical for my setup. 
Thanks in advance and peace.   
avanti1960
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m-db
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+1 big_greg.
Avanti, you've been here long enough to know Greg's suggestions are a result of first hand experience and sensibility. 

I would add, although I have no experience with one, his choice of SVS Ultra offer a usable level of equalization and extension sub connectivity that would provide you with a subwoofer system that will easily integrate with most any future main speaker selection.

I used a distributed bass array for a brief time years ago. While I fully understand their usefulness I found proper placement of two subs provide my room with nearly the same benefit. Have fun with it.  
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twoleftears
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Surely there are ways of running a main speaker full range and adding a pair of subs.

Isn't this what REL actually recommends in this kind of situation?


avanti1960 OP
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yes, thinking REL t series.   never owned them but interested if the ability to blend easily with main speakers and bass quality might be worth the tradeoff of lacking deeper low end frequencies....
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twoleftears
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This discussion thread is from he UK where they tend to have smaller rooms, but it's eye-opening in the range of opinions and experiences it contains.  It's worth reading through...

https://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/subwoofer-integration-particularly-with-harbeths.199005/

tswisla
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What about the Zu subs?  
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