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Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?

The subwoofer can of worms.
I’d like to add some bass to my otherwise fine 2 speaker setup and have limited space so perhaps a single 10in?
After a few weeks of research the only conclusion I can come up with is - everyone agrees they have to be setup properly. Every brand and technology has their own following and most recommend using 2 (which I don’t want due to space concerns). My room is 12 x 13 ft with box raised ceiling.
After much research, these are the subwoofers I’m trying to pick from, for various reasons:
Rythmik FM8  - lots of hifi fans
JL audio e110 - fantastic support
REL T/9i - sort of a gold standard
KEF R400b - interesting technology, makes me grin. 

I've never heard any of these.
System:
Hegel H160
SF Concerto speakers on stands.
Ben
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david24x7
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Do you guys think a sub would help with my big JBL 4333's?  They have a 15" woofer (2231 or 2235) which has a frequency response of 35 to 20,000 Hz.  I also have them bi-amped with a Dynaco tube top-end and a McIntosh MC7150 (150 watts) bottom end using a Rane active crossover so it is easy to boost the low end.  Crossover between LF and HF is 800Hz.  Preamps are tubed Dynaco PAS3 and Heathkit SP2 (I swap them out between upgrades).

Just wondering if an external sub would help more than just boosting the LF channel via active crossover.

I know that it's an old-school system but I'm always looking to improve.  
david24x7
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Thx Jl35. I kinda had a feeling that it could help with a fuller sound. I’ll keep my eyes open for some good deals around Oakland. 
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