Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

Refined Audio Room / AXPONA 2022 write-up and photos via pta / Graig Neville

Refined Audio / Axpona / Part Time Audiophile

Still enjoying the Nenuphars but missing the rich, full bottom end of my previous Harbeth 40.1. Looking at subs here in Canada, the Cube Sub 10 lists for CAN$7400. Gulpl!!! They must perform extraordinarily for that sticker price.

I’m sure there are lower cost alternatives, however as an experiment I pulled out a pair of Anthony Gallo TR-1 subs. The experiment lasted around five minutes as they simply muddied the bottom end and became an unblended distraction. I realize these Gallos’ are not the last word in high performance but I assumed they would be fast as they are in sealed enclosures. It makes me wonder about the feasibility of trying to integrate "off brand" subs with the Nens.

Anyone have direct experience comparing the Cube subs to other brands. Do the Cube subs performance justify the entry fee?

@dspringham 

I have Nenuphar minis with a pair of REL S/510’s. Last subs I’ll probably ever buy. I used to think I’d never want subs with my 2-channel system but I originally got a pair of REL T5i’s to use with some standmount speakers and couldn’t go back. Loved how the little RELs integrated and disappeared. When I moved into a bigger room they were a bit too small. I initially went with a JL F110. It was also pretty nice sounding but I couldn’t quite get the integration as good as the RELs. I was looking to add a second JL but then a great deal on a pair of S/510’s came up and I went for it. My room is about 14x18 and open on one end. I have more headroom than I need and the subs sound great. I’d also recommend Rythmik and almost went with a pair of F12’s but the RELs were too good a deal to pass up. Highly recommended

@dspringham Charles ( @charles1dad ) and I were, by pure coincidence, discussing the very issue yesterday. : )

A number of Nenuphar owners use subs effectively (for their needs). Larry ( @larryi ) has posted his preference for the Nenuphars with the Basis subs.

+1 to @abd1 ’s post and his recommendation for Rythmik Audio subs. A friend of mine is very satisfied with the results achieved by pairing his subs with the Nenuphars.

@david_ten No affiliation, but I would point basically everyone to audio kinesis’ swarm solution. It fixes issues in a scientifically proven method. I truly believe that multiple sources of sub80hz bass spread around the room fixes a problem that can only be solved by that approach or an absolutely perfect room.