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Subwoofer Recommendations

I am looking for a single subwoofer that will compliment my JBL L100 Classic speakers.  This is my office system and I only want 1 subwoofer (no swarm) to add a little oomph below 50hz.  I will be using it with my McIntosh MA6600 on the second set of variable line outs.  The sub has to accept line in, have a phase control, level control  and adjustable crossover so I can cross it over under 80hz or so.  I will be still running my JBL speakers full range.  Price is up to $1500.00 new or used although keeping it at around a grand would be great.  This is the only way I will hook up the sub and I would like something that does go deep.  I know there are probably hundreds of subwoofer threads but I have never looked at them.  This is just something I came up with today so any help would be appreciated.
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totem395
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@stereo 

I am starting with one sub and if I feel it isn’t enough, I will get another.  
Couple of things, I also just got an SB2000 pro
reason being its small, app 14" x 14" and a 12" driver with good response.

I run a distributed base setup 3 subs in a well treated room for 
music only, got tired of rebuilding the failure prone plate amps
so pu a new SB 2000 pro, good specs and it works very well.
The app negates the need for a flashlight and looking at things upside down so a plus.

Regarding 1 sub in a room well it depends on the room as to
just how things will work out and naturally your expectations.

I think I'm now a the point in my room where the bass is tight
balanced without much in the way of room modes.

I should add that even in my treated room I use a very simple DSP sub program to decrease inevitable room mode peaks
and that did the trick. 

Good luck 


             







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