Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution


Hi folks,

I have a relatively new setup in my home office (12' x 14' with hardwood floor) and am seeking recommendations for a subwoofer solution.

Speakers: Ologe 5
Preamp:    Bryston P26 
Amp:         Forte 1A
Budget:     Flexible but just want something to provide a good match for the above components.
Music:       Mostly Classical and Jazz.  Some rock, some fusion.
Source:     Well, that's something else I am seeking advice on too and will post under the appropriate discussion topic

Problem is none of the local Hi Fi shops here in the Boston area have any experience with, let alone heard of Ologe speakers.  Couldn't get any recommendations there.

Has anyone owned or at least listened to these speakers? Or any of the other Ologe speakers?
The Ologe site (http://www.ologe-acoustic.com/) features a subwoofer called Ologe 20 at USD $8550.  
Just wanted to look into alternatives before dropping over 8 grand on the Ologe 20.
 I am open to but don't know much about subwoofer swarms.

I am not looking for anything overkill.  Just a subwoofer solution to nicely complement my somewhat modest home office system.

Thanks,
H
hleeid

Showing 1 response by mosler666

Ologe 5’s frequency response was spec’ed at 48 to 30,000Hz at ±1dB. Extremely flat response with Very interesting driver configuration and I can only guess that they are also designed to be wall mounted. 

Having had some form of office system throughout my career, I found that 99.9% of the time, I’m the only one to listen to music from behind my desk. Movement limited, frequency shift is quite minimal. Henceforth I’m not too concern about bass response issues other than my listening location.

Although I also advocate using multiple subs, it was unfeasible to use more than one subwoofer in my small office. One setup I’d tried to excellent effect was to place a subwoofer right next to my office chair, actually right behind. I kept the crossover frequency sufficiently low, 45hz or lower, and carefully tune it to blend with the main speakers. With all music materials, I can’t hear when the sub kicks in.

With the low 48hz +/-1 of the Ologe 5, just make sure to find a sub with sufficiently low distortion and damped cabinet. Place it next to/behind your chair and tune accordingly.

Thanks for listening
Mosler666