can subwoofers make things worse?


What tiny subwoofer should i mate with my Aerial 5T? I have a small room with very little space to put a subwoofer. I am very happy with my current sound, but I've read that adding the missing bottom end to stand mounts can add enjoyment).

I've been reading about:
1) Kef Kc62 (very expensive)
2) Rel T5X
3) SVS 3000 Micro
4) Do nothing because they aren't good enough and will make things worse.

Anyone own any of these or have an educated opinion?

(Associated equipment: Parasound Hint 6 integrated, Bluesound Node 2).

 

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Showing 1 response by uncledemp

I have two SVS micro subs, one sitting beside each of my powered monitors. It sounds well integrated and tight. The room (open floor plan) is 16’ x 24’ with openings all around. 
 

I’m probably a minority here, but I don’t want to see my stereo, at all. If I could buy an invisible stereo I would. So, not that the micros miss anything, but they are as big as I want in the room, and it’s a close call with them. 
 

The phone app is very useful, fyi, and two subs seem much easier to integrate compared to a single sub. SVS has a pretty good shipping and return policy if you are tempted to give it a whirl.  Check out the website. 
 

Hope this helps, best of luck with it!