will adding a subwoofer improve overall audio


hi. my question is: will adding a subwoofer to my audio system improve overall performance, soundstage, clarity, etc. my system is: jm labs focal 918's(8' triangle between speakers, and away from listening chair), bat amp and pre amp, rega saturn cd player, running springs power conditioner, jps audio interconnects, kimber kable speaker cable. i have a small listening room, and am thinking the sub would help. also, any sub recomendations? i'm thinkin rel, jl audio, or b&w. thanks for the input, gil
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I am completely of the opposite opinion about using the crossover in the sub . Don't do it. Run your mains full and bring your sub up under them. Bob and I have argued this out before. The poster on the last occasion tried both and preferred my way. I use REL and drive the subs off the amp outputs, which is what they recommend. If you have this option see which you like. We could have another theoretical discussion of the merits of each approach but it would be meaningless. If you get a sub with the option try it yourself and if you don't the question is moot. In any case a good sub makes a very worthwhile improvement in sound.