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I have Bryston model T bookshelf speakers connected to a Luxman 509 that plays high res "Qbuz" music, jazz, pop, classical. ETC.   I am considering agreeing a sub but would like some opinions of what might work well with this set up.  The sub would have to go on the floor, could be powered or not.  Would like to build more of a stage with additional bass. 

Thoughts?

Thanks Dave

kuttler
vetsc5
115 posts
 

Seasons Greetings🎄!

Suggest that you check out HSU subwoofers at;

https://www.hsuresearch.com

I have two of Dr. Hsu’s subs and could not be more pleased. They accurately produce bass that I refer to as “tight and right” through all of the lower frequencies. Also you can give Dr. Hsu a call at (714) 386-9727.  His facilities are located in Anaheim, Ca.  Dr. Hsu or his right hand man, Kevin, will be happy to talk subs and your specific needs/set-up with you.  Their shipping cartons are built like tanks with steel reinforced corners.  I’m fortunate in that I’m only a 30 minute drive from Dr. Hsu’s Anaheim facility.  I’ve had several more “well known” brand name subs but I’ve been very impressed with my two Hsu units. Website has a wealth of info. 
Enjoy the music. 

nutty
3,449 posts
 

Another vote for SVS!  

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robbiesd
40 posts
 

2 Rythmic's and you'll be happy but 4 would be better.

jfrost27
98 posts
 

I read through the responses and didn’t see a budget mentioned.  Probably just missed it. Also no mention of Legacy Audio. I run a 5.2 home theater system (see virtual system) with all Legacy speakers. The two subs are the Foundation model. I didn’t have them initially. I thought the big 15” woofers in the mains were enough. Ran it that way for many years. This year I stepped up and added the two Foundation subs. What an improvement. Night and day. Anyway, my two cents. 

snapsc
722 posts
 

My suggestion is that you might want to further define/refine what you are trying to accomplish.  There is the bass you hear, the bass you feel and the bass that shakes the room.

Getting "more" bass is not hard, but getting the kind of bass you want where the subwoofer/s play nicely with you room and you speakers can be more challenging.

I’ve owned subwoofers from Power Sound Audio, REL and SVS.  They are all excellent in their own way and they can all be made to give you good bass.  I achieved the most sense of bass power from the PSA, the absolute easiest integration from the REL and ever so slightly the best tone from the SVS.

My recommendation is pick one of the better brands with a good "try at home" and return policy and you might luck out and find the perfect sub with your first try.

 

 

 

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