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Subwoofer size for 1500 cubic foot room

Considering purchasing a Subwoofer. After reviewing and testing several different set of speakers in my listening room (local dealers allowed me to bring them home) I felt that the improvement over my old Thiels is not warranted. However, temporarily using my surround sound systems sub(from our family room) has definitely produced a difference. I am now on the hunt for a sub. Looking at 8-10" models priced up to $1250.00. Velodyne seems to have a great deal on the Optimum 8 (for $699.00 reg $999.00) my only hesitation is whether or not 8" is sufficient for a 12x14x9 room. I listen to music at moderate to moderately loud levels and watch movies with this system, as well. Any comments on this sub and its size.
raya
meiwan
399 posts
 
I owned the Optimum 8 and used in a 13x15x8' room. You don't need any more.

You might also consider the new Rel T7. I just switched to that and found, while not going quite as deep, it has a much nicer upper/midbass and integrates better. It vitally disappears, which I could not get the Velodyne to do.

Both are very good subs for the money and all you need in your room.
magfan
1,583 posts
 
one of the small HSU Research would be fine.
lewhite
156 posts
 
Yes I have the same sized room and one Velodyne dd10 The sub plays nicely with my Omegas but I am looking for a mate. Not for more bass but for stereo and yeah I know you cant hear bass direction below this or that frequency. I`m too tired for a debate.
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