Matching subwoofer


I have a pair of omega super xr3s and they sound like a little more bass would really make them sing. I’m not looking for subwoofer bass but just foundation and stronger mid bass presence. The omegas are single driver 4.5” fostex. My question is how do I know which rep sub would be best for the speakers ? People seem to look at room size and recommend. 7i. I was thinking tzero might just add what is needed. Also wonder if the speedwoofer 10s or rythmic 12 would do just as well. This is for 100% music . Amp is a set 45 by Alan Eaton which sounds terrific. 
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Almost any sub that has controllable crossover points and volume will do.
You'll want to set the sub crossover frequency to about 65Hz so it will have no output above 80Hz. In this way it will not attract attention to itself and you can thus place it where you get bass at the listening chair (do not assume that it simply goes between the speakers). This may take a bit of work, moving the sub.


A more ideal method is to use multiple subs, so as to break up standing waves in the room that are caused by the low frequencies bouncing around and cancelling themselves or reinforcing themselves. To do this you need four subs and they are placed asymmetrically in the room. Again, none of them will have response above 80Hz so they won't attract attention. The best subs for this purpose are made by Audiokinesis in Texas and are known as the Swarm.