Sub Pairing With Harbeth 40.3 XDs

Hello all - was wondering if anyone can recommend a sub pairing that is commensurate with my Harbeth 40.3 XDs ...? I love it loud. Looking for tight , punchy thump from the kick drum that sounds like arena PA ...🥳

my system :

Manley Snappers , Manley Jumbo Shrimp Pre

Some of these Subs like the REL S/812 seemed kinda pricey....an Emminence $250 speaker in a shiny powered cabinet doesn’t seem worth $3200?

Thanks!

tommypenngotti04-29-2022 5:28pm

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akg_ca Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,207 posts 04-29-2022 at 09:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VANDERSTEEN SUB 3 https://www.vandersteen.com/categories/subwoofers
deadhead1000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 714 posts 04-29-2022 at 11:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For my 30.2's I got a JL Audio F110v2. It mates nicely with the Harbeth sound, can't even tell it's on or where it is. Just sounds like the 30.2's with a bit more bass. So that's probably the biggest trick, matching to the Harbeth voicing. I had a Volodyne that did not sound good with the Harbeth, it was a good sub, it just didn't blend well. But there are plenty of good subs out there, it's just that this match worked out well for me. Wish you luck on your search. I'd love to know what you end up with.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 04-30-2022 at 04:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete many would say mon 40’s do not need subwoofer bass support, but get a pair of rel’s if you must
audioguy85 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,018 posts 04-30-2022 at 12:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why would you need a sub with those Harbeths? They should sound good just as is...
jl1ny Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 409 posts 04-30-2022 at 02:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete needing a sub and wanting a sub are two separate camps…I initially tried it just for fun and found adding a sub to be a total game changer.