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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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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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boa2 OP
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Sean, these mods can be found on the Klipsch forum, I presume?

And Zoya, what are brass cons, please?
Thank you both very much.

Howard
zoya
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Please excuse misspelling, I meant cones:
http://www.audiopoints.com/audiopoints.html
or
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&DID=7&WebPage_ID=3
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boa2 OP
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Thank you for the info, Zoya. My speakers have no feet, but I suppose I could prop them up on cones. Do you have any recommendations as to which ones I might use?
zoya
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Boa, I got mine at PartsExpress:
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&Webpage_ID=3&DID=7&CAT_ID=48&ObjectGroup_ID=139&SO=2

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=240-715

I picked them because they are hight adjustable. However, I had to do some drilling to install them. If you are not comfortable with drilling some holes in the bottom of your speakers, you can try the one bellow:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=240-720 - these are also height adjustable, but don't require drilling.

I hope this help. Good luck.
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