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Subwoofer options for Klipsch La Scala

We are considering trying out a subwoofer in our system, which includes Klipsch La Scala horn speakers driven by a 7W SET amp. If we find a good pair of Klipschorns, the shy bass issue will be resolved that way. But in the meantime, I am seeking recommendations for appropriate subs that would mate well with the horns. I understand that you can't just pair them up indiscriminately, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've read through the Klipsch forums, and the recommendations seem to be whatever someone happens to be using at the time. In other words, they are all over the board.

Requirements are purely for 2-channel audio, so musicality is first priority over earthquake inducement. And I would like to stay under $750 if possible. I've owned the Adire Rava and thought it was quite good, but does it (or the Hsu, SVS) compete with say, a Velodyne or REL? Thank you all for the subterranean input.

Howard
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bigjoe
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hi howard,ive heard lascalas called alot of different things but bass shy isnt one of them.

have you tried a different amp with a little more power,my khorns didnt come alive till around 10 watts from my mcintosh mc2102 amp.
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boa2 OP
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Hi Joe,

In comparison with your Khorns (36Hz), the La Scala's (53Hz) are downright timid in the bass department. Honestly, they aren't bad, but I think a sub would help for certain types of music. I may just stay patient and wait for a pair of Khorns to show up locally, but patience has never been MY particular virtue of choice.

Thanks for the input, Joe.
Howard
sean
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There are mods that one can do to the La Scala's to REALLY bring up the bottom end. Depending on which driver you have in your La Scala's and whether or not you want to keep it sealed or go vented, you can pick up another +6 - +10 dB's of additional output at appr 30 Hz. This brings the speakers MUCH closer to being flat although it is still shy in the bottom octave. Properly placed with room boundary reinforcement coming into play, the end results can be very satisfying with no need for a subwoofer. The fact that you can place the modified La Scala's more optimally than you can the K-Horn's makes the La Scala a "no brainer". Sean
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zoya
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Boa, I have a 7 watt SET amp driving a pair of speakers somewhat similar to Cornwalls. The bass response was much improved after I fitted my speakers with the brass cons instead of the original feet. Also, I found that placing a speaker a 1/2 foot closer or farther from the wall can make a big difference in the bass response.
Just my $.02
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