SUBWOOFER FOR MUSIC

Aram, it is room loading that extends the bass response of the speakers. The only way to know the response in your own listening space is to get out the trusty Rat Shak SPL meter and measure it. In the case of my HT room, which is medium-sized and has a rather high ceiling, the 100s are down about 3db at 30Hz. With the sub engaged, the room is essentially flat to 25Hz and down 3db at 20Hz. That's gotta be enough bass for anybody!

will

I use Yamaha MX-1( 200 watts at 8 0hm) and again Yamaha CX-1 as preamplifier.....

Aram you are going to get bunches of votes for Rel and Vander.... If you get a chance log on to Madisound.com Disscussion forums. scroll down to Scott's thread "Peerless XLS sub", there you'll see a very nice musical sub. If you need the specs log on to mad's catalogue peerless etc.

The MX-1 is a real nice amp. Good match with the Studio 100's. You may notice a slightly warmer sound and deeper low-end with an Aragon 8008BB. You may also want to consider bi-wiring your speakers too. The extra guage of cable may yield some deep bass improvements.

Some say that when you bi-wire you lose a bit at the soundstage..is that true??