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Which subwoofer?

I have a small room (10’x14’) and am wondering if a subwoofer would help. If so, which one?

I have Martin Logan electrostatic speakers with  8” powered 200 watt woofers and 8” passive radiators.  The bass is articulate, but not very deep. I am wondering if I could get more bass volume and depth without loosing detail with an additional subwoofer?
I have tried an 8” Velodyne, but could never integrate it with the Martin Logans so I sold it. 

The Martin Logans are powered by a 200 watt McIntosh receiver. 
Any thoughts?


kenrus
jwillox
198 posts
 
I’m not one to mess with two subs, especially in a smaller room. Bass, below 100-120 Hz appears non-directional. I did not say non-directional dogmatically. The mid-bass and midrange give the sense of directionality, so two subs for this purpose are not required. And with placement, integration, crossover, volume and phase, one is quite lovely. 
The key is proper room pressurization. 
I have a Rel T9/I and a medium room - exquisite.
look up the new T9 and check the extension very nice and very low for its size.  
sheridanmartinj
50 posts
 
I`m using 2  12" HGS Velodynes with my 3.6 Maggies the integration is outrageous, I also suggest looking into a integrated amp or tube preamp & SS Power amp combination in the near future.
tsushima1
1,165 posts
 
I find myself in agreement with @jwillox . I moved from a pair of ML Descent i sub’s sporting the optional crossover cards with my ML CLX Anniversaries to a more centrally positioned single ML Balance Force 212 and preferred the ease with which a single source base extension integrated with the main speakers and room.

That said for 80% of my music predictions I switched the subs/s off as I prefered the more natural midrange of the CLX’s with their own integrated ESL base panels which measured down to a solid 46Hz -4db  in my room. 
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bjp9738
68 posts
 
I have a small room and also have ML electrostats. I have them paired with an older Velodyne DD15. Integrates very nicely. IME, I wouldn’t go with anything smaller than a 15. When my Velodyne finally gives up the ship, I’ll be replacing with a Rythmik F15 as it’s servo controlled much like my DD15. I’ve researched a lot into SVS. Great customer service but their subs don’t seem to be well-regarded for music. Geared more toward home theater.
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curiousjim
5,178 posts
 
kenrus, 

This might be what you are looking for and they have a 45 day trial plus free shipping!

https://www.svsound.com/products/3000-micro-subwoofer

All the best.

JD

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