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Want More Bass

Got a new Rogue Audio tube amp and preamp. (88 and 66 magnum). Used to have a solid-state integrated that seemed to have more bass output. Now, with my speakers (and these components), I long for deeper bass. (My current speaker's bass response is rated at 50hz.) My previous experience with a tube integrated also seemed light in the bass at lower volumes. I listen more at lower volumes than at higher volumes.

So... what are my options:

1. find a new speaker that goes deeper? if so, what is recommended? Budget $3000 max. Needs to be a slim tower design due to room constraints. (Room is 11x17 and speakers are on the 17' wall. Music preference is mostly indie rock, small group jazz and electronica.)

2. add a sub? the preamp has two outs, so I could use interconnects from the preamp. if so, what is recommended. Budget for a sub would be sub $1500.

3. Other suggestions?

Thanks all for your help.
vertewax
garfish
1,840 posts
 
I had Vand. 2Ces in a 12 X 14' room and could never play them at more than low-mod. volume. They are a good sized speaker that can easily "overload" a room that size. That said, the 2Cesigs are excellent speakers with good bass, but they do benefit from being pulled out a bit from the wall behind.

The 2Ces bass also benefits from the control of a good SS amp. I would suggest tubes in a pre-amp, but a SS amp for better bass control. The McCormack amps work great w/Vandersteen speakers, and can be had pretty reasonably used-- or new for that matter. Just my 2 cents worth. Good Luck. Craig
holzhauer
201 posts
 
I agree with Socrates
danvetc
527 posts
 
Get a sub, dude, and be happy.
aram
98 posts
 
Sub..VMPS Larger Subwoofer will solve your problems I think..
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
If you just changed amps, & are now bass-thin, isn't the problem obvious? Your speakers are obviously up to the task; they were working fine previously weren't they?
But if you're really stuck on keeping that amp, then try tweaking it. Tube roll. Try out different upgrade AC cords. Try different interconnects / speaker cables, for better synergy. Try shelving, cones, pucks, footers, & etc.
But forget the subwoofer!
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