Bookshelf/subwoofer combo


Looking for a good match, 10K or less. Upstream components will be picked later. I'll do as much research as possible on line as traveling to audition is pretty much impossible for me.

Thanks in advance.

tburdwin

Joseph Audio is highly thought of, this is at the top of your budget new. They uniquely use Richard Modafferi’s patented Infinite Slope crossover.

https://www.josephaudio.net/news/2019/4/6/introducing-the-pulsar2-graphene-the-biggest-little-speaker-on-earth

https://nowlistenhere.net/speakers/joseph-audio-pulsar2-graphene

Have you considered used? These, prior model, are in Greece. No need to buy/ship those stands, get a discount and buy stands where you live.

https://www.south-sounds.com/en/speakers/626-joseph-audio-pulsar.html?refsource=hifishark

I recommend two or three subs.  Rhythmik F12 or the bigger dual sealed or F15 would be great in that space.

I agree with those that say maybe tower would be better.  Some used tektons could be amazing for that space.  Like used moabs or double impacts.  Could get new but some people don't want to support them after the battle with Erin at Erin's audio corner.  Otherwise keep an eye on Perlisten or Arendal monitors/smaller towers!!

Best of luck to you!!

 

Add $4k and purchase D&D 8c.  F3 = 23 hz and literally no sub is needed for music listening.

I saw that someone above mentioned Joseph Audio.  I strongly agree with that recommendation.  I had the Pulsars and a pair of small REL subs.  Great match.  In a similar sized room I went to floor standers from that combination.  Very significant improvement, particularly in the position of the soundstage, size of the image and scale of the instruments, vocal and music.  I lost nothing in the imaging.  Currently I'm using Estilon YB MK2s.  Unfortunately theey're well beyond your stated budget but it show you can consider an appropriately sized floor stander as well.