I'm sure there are different opinions on this, but here's how it worked for me,in my listening room:
I had Aerial 10ts, and Jadis7 mk4. I changed the speakers to Montana ESPs; Lost some "perceived" bass. I went out and got a Relstorm3. Big help!
Then I changed the amp to CJ Premier 5s--updated version.Surprised me!--This had more to do with the tone of the bass I was getting.--Much more musical in nature. ( on instraments - not foot falls) Quantity vs Quality in my case. Lost 600 and sold the sub.
'Not much of a rap person, but; I rented "Save The Last Dance"-DVD. The bass literally hurts, as it shakes the room. meaning; It doesn't sound anythig like it sounds from the "mini trucks" going by.
Recap: Bass is much dependant on the room the amp,the speakers;The synergy of all.-- That also means having top notch ancillary equipment--driving amp and speakers. If your goal is "bitch'en" footfalls-get a sub. This is just one man's opinion.I'm not advocating -"get a sub/ don't get a sub"-- Just my impression, my story, of tube amps and subs.
I had Aerial 10ts, and Jadis7 mk4. I changed the speakers to Montana ESPs; Lost some "perceived" bass. I went out and got a Relstorm3. Big help!
Then I changed the amp to CJ Premier 5s--updated version.Surprised me!--This had more to do with the tone of the bass I was getting.--Much more musical in nature. ( on instraments - not foot falls) Quantity vs Quality in my case. Lost 600 and sold the sub.
'Not much of a rap person, but; I rented "Save The Last Dance"-DVD. The bass literally hurts, as it shakes the room. meaning; It doesn't sound anythig like it sounds from the "mini trucks" going by.
Recap: Bass is much dependant on the room the amp,the speakers;The synergy of all.-- That also means having top notch ancillary equipment--driving amp and speakers. If your goal is "bitch'en" footfalls-get a sub. This is just one man's opinion.I'm not advocating -"get a sub/ don't get a sub"-- Just my impression, my story, of tube amps and subs.