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Full range or subwoofer with bookshelfs for best bass at low to moderate volume?

I have an older subwoofer with bookshelf speakers and the subwoofer is dying. I listen mostly at low to moderate volume and am in the middle of changing over my system as my Pioneer Elite VSX 49 TXI receiver was degrading, also due to age. My question is whether a subwoofer with bookshelf speakers or full range speakers produce more bass at low to moderate volume? 

Current system:
Moon Audio 250i integrated amp
Angstrom signature 3 speakers ( 6.5", Seas drivers, 86 DB, 6 Ohm)
Paradigm subwoofer (needs to be replaced)
Denon 2910 used as transport
Looking for an analog sounding dac at this time

mtloriginal

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willland
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I think if integrated properly, a bookshelf speakers/subwoofer combo can equal or even surpass equivalent($$$ and quality) floorstander speakers.

Many variables come in to play though.

Bill
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willland
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@mtloriginal,

Where is you general location? I have had very good success on the used market from my local c-list with good deals, reliability, and quality of subwoofers(Revel B15, SVS SB13 Plus, Paradigm Servo 15a).

Bill

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willland
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"Willland, thanks for the offer. The subs you listed are older and I am not looking for anything over 3 years old."

@mtloriginal,

Not selling, just wanted to show you that good subs for good deals can be found on the used market.

Bill
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