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Subwoofers for Martin Logan CLX's

A good friend has Martin Logan CLX’s He is looking for new Subwoofers currently runs top model REL’s but they are getting older (10 years+) now and he has the desire to upgrade. Current REL prices have gone up quite a bit for what he wants. I think he said they went from $9k to $14k each for the model they recommend for the speakers/room size. He needs two but is having issue buying due to the current pricing/tariff’s etc increases (about 35% here in Canada). He’s also considering the new, yet to be released, Logan Subs. But they have not given details on when they maybe available.

I told him I’d ask you fine folks what top model sub’s are now out there that would be a good match to the CLX’s. Noting he’s not interested in lower end models. His system is in the $300k range so matching gear is top quality.  He is not looking at the largest Rel’s I think he’s considering the ones just below for size reasons, he’s in a smaller room, 16’ x 18’ I believe but it’s a dedicated and treated room.

Any suggestions for subs, lets say in the $8k-$20k price range?

glennewdick
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norfish
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I have been using two Rel Carbon Special with my CLXs with very good results. They took awhile to dial in correctly.  Once placed correctly in corners, the other parameters were not difficult to obtain.  My room is about 19 x 18 feet with sloped ceiling from 9 feet to 16 feet.  I have 10 tube traps in room.  Also built with ASC specified walls.  Love the CLXs!  

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bjg
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I had CLX for about 8 years - I used a pair of ML Descent I subs with the CLX boards in the low pass section.  They worked really well - 3 servo controlled 8 inch drivers in ea and they were very fast - 

I still have them and I use them with PMC MB2SE and they work well for them as well as a pair of magnepan LRS+ that I move in and out ( because I missed my CLX).  

They stopped making these about 2015 - but if you can find a pair - I can highly recommend them - although they’re pretty big   
 

 

paradisecom
505 posts
 

How about a pair of Martin Logan BF210's or BF212's?  I have owned all of their older Depth's, Decents and still own a Grotto I which is great.  The BalancedForce offerings are gorgeous but I think they just went out of production.  There are some still available online, though.

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glennewdick OP
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ML Descent I, BF210's or BF212's are no longer available other than the used market, some still with dealers maybe. I believe ML has new top model sub's coming to replace these legacy Subs. He is waiting/considering them if they ever come available. 

ddzstereo
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I use a pair of ML Descent I subs with the CLX boards in the low pass section and still like them.  Never tried BF210 or BF212.  As others have noted they are no longer available.

A friend uses a pair of JL Audio Fathom dual 12" F212V2, they are impressive with his CLX.

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