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Subwoofer Advice

I am running a pair of Martin Logan ESL 13A speakers (24-23,000 Hz). I would have thought with two 10" woofers there would be more bas (the base level dial on the rear of the speakers doesn’t seem to cut it either).

In the past I had a pair of ML Spires (29-23,000 Hz) with only one 10" woofer that had so much base, I sold my pair of ForceField 30s. Not the case with the 13A’s.

I don’t have a lot of room, maybe 16" or so square and I was wondering about a pair of SVS Micros. Do you think they would complement the 13As or do I need something bigger?

Martin Logan has come out with a few new subs lately; do you think I should keep in the ML family?

Hoping to come in under $2K, so used is fine. Thanks all!

I should also mention I’m limited on space so placement would likely have to be on the inside or the outside of the main speakers (same back wall).

 

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russ69
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I ran Infinity RS1B towers with my stuff. Nothing worked better. You will see most big loudspeaker systems run towers. I see Tekton sells a few different kinds, I'd be tempted..

dmaddox77
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What is the size of the room?

dmaddox77
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Martin Logan Abyss10 that they just came out with.

Also if you can find a force cancelation sub that might work also.  The ML balnceforce 10 is just a hair too big. As is the Rythmik G22.  I own a power sound audio dual 12 that they don't make anymore.

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wsrrsw
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Two subs. One for each channel best. The bigger the room the bigger the sub(s). 

rajugsw
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I run 4 SB-1000's (no Bluetooth). Small, tight, sealed box, and they were cheap ! The front one's in are in phase. The rears are 180° out of phase, Tunes the room's Bass nodes perfectly. I still have a 50Hz - 60 Hz hump in the room. But I like it. I don't use any DSP and chose to tune the room instead.

I listen to A LOT of SACD's/DSD files and refuse to convert the DSD to a PCM stream (been there, done it, got the T-Shirt).

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