Yes, you do use the BAM with a sub. Find a woofer system that crosses over at 30 Hz at 12 or 24 dB per octave. If you use a 24 dB slope, you must invert phase on the woofers.
One of the most important aspects of the BAM is that it optimises the response of the VSM down to the lower resonant frequency of the woofer (which no sub could ever do). This allows a flawless transition into the sub frequencies and then the steep filter in the BAM removes the potential for overlap of output at the crossover region. Without the BAM in a sub woofered system, central and upper bass would lose resolution and integrity. In fact, over 90% of the people that have heard the VSM BAM combo prefer it to a sub woofer with the VSM without the BAM.
Bobby@merlin
One of the most important aspects of the BAM is that it optimises the response of the VSM down to the lower resonant frequency of the woofer (which no sub could ever do). This allows a flawless transition into the sub frequencies and then the steep filter in the BAM removes the potential for overlap of output at the crossover region. Without the BAM in a sub woofered system, central and upper bass would lose resolution and integrity. In fact, over 90% of the people that have heard the VSM BAM combo prefer it to a sub woofer with the VSM without the BAM.
Bobby@merlin