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Adding a small subwoofer for music in 2020

I see a few old posts considering small subwoofers, but I wanted to resurrect this topic for 2020.

I have a small office (8x10). I have zu cubes, and a heaven11 billie and small tube amp I like to switch between.
The cubes need a sub but I have limited space. The Billie has a pre out, the small tube amp only has speaker output.

Ideally I would get something that has both high level as well as low level inputs. I haven’t found a lot of truly small units that offer this. So far the only thing jumping out at me is the Velodyne microvee. I like the features of Rythmik, but their 12" units seem too big. JLaudio discontinued their d108.

Anything else in a small sub to round out music I should consider?
m_j_d

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turnbowm
353 posts
 
I also have a small listening space and was concerned that a large sub would completely overpower the room and make integration all the more difficult. After reading numerous professional and user reviews, I ended up buying a small Rel T/5i sub that paired quite nicely with the Kef LS50s. The T/5i has an 8" driver in a sealed enclosure. It has Low Level (RCA) and High Level (Speaker) inputs. Even comes with a Speakon cable for High Level use. Definitely include the Rel T/5i on your short list.

https://rel.net/shop/powered-subwoofers/serie-ti/t5i/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7sz6BRDYARIsAPHzrNK8NcjURmxJVl9G...
turnbowm
353 posts
 
mjd,

Glad to hear that the Rel T/5i worked as well for you as it did for me.
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