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!

128x128tommypenngotti

I've never felt the need for subs with my 40 series, but if I were to go down that path, I'd look at REL.  Sounds like you may prefer a different kind of speaker... maybe some large JBL's or Klipsch Cornwalls.

@pdreher

 

I have a pair of Tekton Encores which give the concert vibe , but the Harbeth’s sound is unmatched...they do sound killer , just looking for that extra bump on "Bro Night" 😉

@tommypenngotti 

My room is smaller than yours and I’m using a Rel S/510 with my Reference 3A monitors. space permitting Id go with two of them. The Rel S Line is awesome, musical, fast and dynamic. It blew away the T-9X that it replaced.

@jl1ny 

 

Sounding like the Rel S line deserves a listen , musical and focused as opposed to boomy...thanks 

@tommypenngotti 

Absolutely zero boom. Rel actually is spot on with their claim of it’s sonic characteristics .