The REL F110 is about 13"x15"x17" and is good to at least 25 Hz. If you have a strong enough magnet, tight enough tolerances, and enough internal power, you can get to near 20 Hz *and* have serious volume in a relatively small package.
09-02-12: Irvrobinson
If you want real 20Hz response at low distortion you're going to need a fair-sized sub.
HomeTheaterReview's review of the F110 revealed that a single one could flap the reviewer's pantsleg at 10 ft.