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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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singintheblues
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I couldn’t live without Subs.

I spent years box swapping.  Never satisfied.   Now I realise I’ve had a lot of very decent kit that would probably still be here if I added the missing ingredient earlier.

The JL Audio e-sub 112 has internal Hi/Lo Pass Filter.   I feed the sub from my preamp, then out to the power amp for my mains (P3ESR).   
Crossover set to 95Hz
This takes a load off the mains & liberates them.
Also removes any bass lump.   It’s seamless.  Doesn’t sound like there’s a sub.  

I definitely recommend giving this method a try.
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