I use a single REL T5i in a 12' x 20' room with Harbeth P3esr small monitor speakers. The specifications indicate the Harbeths start to roll off at 75 hz. Whatever the specs, the influence of the room will dominate the perception of bass.
I have somewhat limited options for monitor placement. For optimal listening with my system in my room I pull out the speakers into the room and have more of a near-field listening experience. Bass frequencies being much less directional (perceptually) allows me to move my sub around to get the most enjoyable results. When I was setting this system up, I was on my hands and knees scooting the sub around until I liked what I heard. It's not a symmetrical arrangement, but it allows the little T5i to adequately (at least for my taste) activate the room. I may try DSP room correction some day, but I find that jiggling things around and listening works pretty good. I would work with placement and room corrections before surrendering to the digital dark forces.
Keep in mind this works with my system in my room for my listening tastes. I don't listen very loud, and I prefer smooth and buttery sound over bright and articulate. My system sets up a somewhat miniaturized
user experience, but it's all there – detail, clarity, soundstage, dynamics, and, most importantly, an intangible I'll just call musicality.
I have somewhat limited options for monitor placement. For optimal listening with my system in my room I pull out the speakers into the room and have more of a near-field listening experience. Bass frequencies being much less directional (perceptually) allows me to move my sub around to get the most enjoyable results. When I was setting this system up, I was on my hands and knees scooting the sub around until I liked what I heard. It's not a symmetrical arrangement, but it allows the little T5i to adequately (at least for my taste) activate the room. I may try DSP room correction some day, but I find that jiggling things around and listening works pretty good. I would work with placement and room corrections before surrendering to the digital dark forces.
Keep in mind this works with my system in my room for my listening tastes. I don't listen very loud, and I prefer smooth and buttery sound over bright and articulate. My system sets up a somewhat miniaturized
user experience, but it's all there – detail, clarity, soundstage, dynamics, and, most importantly, an intangible I'll just call musicality.