Subwoofer or new speakers? - need advice


I currently drive Spica TC60's with a Classe CAP-100 Integrated (overkill or what?!). My room is 20' x 14' with cathedral ceiling. The speakers are on the long wall about 9' from the sweet spot. I used to listen almost exclusively to small group acoustic jazz and chamber music on CD and vinyl. Now that I've started playing rock, electric blues, and reggae I can't crank more than half way. What should I do? I know next to nothing about subs. What are the pros and cons? What are the logistics? I don't even know how they work. Some direction would be appreciated. I hate getting rid of the Spicas; I've grown to really love them (too sentimental?). Thanks so much for your feedback.
easy_e

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what happens when he cranks it more than halfway....
his cranky (yet surprisingly tolerant) wife politely asks him to wait until she's out of the house...

signed, his cranky wife... gallerygal
(yes, I'm really his wife, easy-e stepped away from the computer for a second.
sugarbie,

i kicked my wife off the computer. anyway, if i crank it more than half way i hear a "thump" and i fear that the speakers will blow up! what do i do? thanks, easy_e