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10" self powered sub-woofers.....

I was using an NHT B10 d to supplement the bottom end of my Acoustat 100 hybrid speakers...  electrostatic panel over an 8" woofer module.  Due to the unexpected death of one of the subs in our living room I decided to move the B10 d there, to augment an NHT C10, and replace the sub in my listening room/office.
Since I've had good experiences with Stereophile Recommended Components over the years I decided to look up their recommendations on 10" subs and found a Martin Logan Dynamo 800X which is a 300 W 10" sub with ARC and phone app controls. It also meets the maximum width of 14.0" I have available for it.  The other alternative is the also recommended JL Audio E110 at about double the price.  Since there really aren't any salons in Miami to go listen to this gear being able to return it after 60 days or thereabouts if it doesn't work as contemplated is essential.  I can get the ML from Music Direct or Amazon... probably Best Buy too.
Any other recommendations are welcome as long as they meet the 14.0 maximum width criteria, are self powered and designed for music as a primary application vs. home theater explosions.
Thanks

midareff1
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ghosthouse
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Hello @midareff1

How important is a 10" driver vs, say, 12" if overall size is under 14"?
The 1000 Pro Series Sub from SVS is under 14" in height and width, though a bit over 14" in length. From their website:

  • Dimensions | 13.5" (H) 13" (W) 14.76" (D)
The 1000 Pro series replaces the SB1000 series that I own and have been very happy with. SVS provides a 45 day in-home audition and will actually cover shipping both ways (i.e., including returns) to support an audition. Little to risk in auditioning them if they’ll fit your space.

https://www.svsound.com/collections/1000-pro-series-subwoofers
midareff1 OP
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Thanks for the response.  I looked at the SVS and it does tick many of the right boxes, size, return-ability and remote app.  I'm just not sure of the ability of a 12" sub at that price point to be able to run with the 8" woofers and panels on music.  If it was movies only I'd think it might be perrfect.  I do have more reviews to get into though,  thanks for taking the time to respond.
erik_squires
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JL is expensive, but ... their auto room correction and integration software has great results.
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