what type of subwoofer is good for ribbons

try to find a panel subwoofer, such as the enigma or sound lab b2.

if you want to optimize coherence, a panel sub is the way to go.

unfortunately there are very few of them, and they may not extend low enough to satisfy some bass enthusiasts.

http://www.harman.com/EN-US/OurCompany/Technologyleadership/Documents/White%20Papers/multsubs.pdf

I don't know how I found it.......and can't read it. My eyes are watering so bad from this cold I can hardly see.

Somebody read it and summarize, please.
Also, please note in your answer how well your listening space conforms to the test space....mine? It couldn't.....I have an 8 sided asymmetric room with a vaulted ceiling.....a largish LR / DR in the California fashion.

> all the placement recommendations mentioned in the multisub paper on the Harman web site were very symmetrical not asymmetrical. Whether 2 subs or 4 subs, they are always in the same position on opposing walls.

The idea behind asymmetrical placement is to minimize standing waves by decreasing constructive interference i.e. each sub has a different interaction with its respective room boundary or boundaries, which smooths the overall response.

I have placed my four SWARM subs in many, many different locations, including a symmetrical setup. Trust me, you do not want to do this.

If I may infer, the speed, articulation, and seemingly endless senergy that REL subs offer with it's ability to intergrate easily, is a Company that I had to suggest. Just my MHO, others may have suggestion that are noteworthy also.