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Adding an Sub that doesn't go well below speakers?

The backbone of my setup is based on a couple of Canor Monoblocks that feed a pair of Marten Oscar Trio. The trio are rated for 27hz (-3db), but I still feel that the system would benefit of having one or two subwoofers that help both of below 27 while also allowing more breathing space for the speakers.

 

I was considering a couple of REL T5X because of the little footprint as well as the high line connections (the amps don't have a dedicated low-level sub out). But just before pulling the trigger, I saw that the T5X is rated at 37hz (-6db). 

Would it make sense to add them to the system? Doesn't sound right. I know probably the Martens roll off above 27, but perhaps 37hz sub is too high for my system.

Perhaps a T9X that goes to the same 27hz? Or do I definitely need to splurge and do for an S series, like the S510 that is rated at 20 hz? If I do an S510 I will do just one and add a second once my wallet recovers.

 

Well, would love to hear from you. 

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Marten speakers, nice. 

When any speaker system is positioned in the middle of the room for presentation and sound stage, that room position is usually in the rooms null, choking the speakers potential low frequency output.

Shop for an actual subwoofer that's -3dB at their claimed low frequency output equipped with speaker level inputs and offers some modicum of equalization, or consider DSpeaker or MiniDSP.  

Locate it in your rooms loudest bass mode.   

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