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Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A

I’ve narrowed this down to 3 choices (I think) and was looking to see if anyone has had some experience with pairing these subs with ML ESLs? I can’t try and return because they are mostly secondhand purchases, so hoping to get it right the first time!

Force Cancelling subs have been highly recommended, so:

KEF KC92 (or KF92 older model) 2, 3 or possible 4 of these:

https://assets.kef.com/product-support/kc92-subwoofer/KC92_info_sheet_EN_V4_20240124.pdf

Martin Logan BalancedForced 210 - Maybe the best as they match up nicely, but I could probably only do one of these as they are HUGE. I have only one spot I could put one as far as the manual's recommendation goes. Martin Logan says these will cover 3000 sq. ft. My room is only 500 sq. ft. Two maybe overkill, but some say, "2 subs or no subs" Maybe I could put another addition on the house :-( 

https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/balancedforce-210 - click on Specs/Lit

Lastly, The Swarm Subwoofer System - not sure how well this would work with my ESLs.

https://www.audiokinesis.com/the-swarm-subwoofer-system-1.html

Any advice would greatly be appreciated (as usual).

Thanks, and all the best of the season to you all!

 

 

 

navyachts
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@audphile1 Did the 4 feet, flashlight, can't get more than 72" separation and running the DAC at your suggested Minimum 0. Sounds good but I still may try a sub. Trying to sell off some gear in order to do so. Daughter still has 1/2 left to go at university! if you know of anyone looking for a super low hour, pristine condition Aurender N200, let me know!

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@ozzy 

That is why I suggest first finding out how low your speaker will actually perform.

OK, I still have to figure out how to do this first.

@rauliruegas 

Velodyne - DDP-10+ - Digital Drive Plus 1250W Active Subwoofer

At $5,600 each, I think these are out of my reach at present but thank you for all you help and suggestions!

 

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Running the main speaker’s full range and augmenting the lowest frequencies with the sub(s) is the best of both worlds.
 

@ozzy +1

subs used to boost bass will just completely break a good setup 

 

@navyachts definitely try a sub but I’m surprised you’re selling your Aurender. What do you have in mind for a source to replace the N200?

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@audphile1 

 What do you have in mind for a source to replace the N200?

The M1 as network player. My Coda preamp is up for grabs as well. I'm using the M1 for that too. I like separates the most, but I want some decent subs as well, so it's a bit of a tradeoff.

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