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Passive or Active Sub???

Hi,

I need help in deciding which way to go. I have a 6 channel amp (Elektra Reference) delivering 180 WPC and I am not using the sixth channel so I thought about getting a quality passive sub and drive it with the Amp. My room is small-medium sized (about 17 X 13) and I am interested in a very musical and quick sub. I don’t want to shake the house I just want something very tight and punchy for both 2 channel and HT. My gear includes JMLab electra (920, 905 and cc-30) and the processor is RDC-7 (Integra).

I would greatly appreciate any input or suggestions. Should I go passive? If so, which sub is recommended? (I guess I need a 10' or 12'). Price range is up to 1000$.

Feel free to suggest any ideas/ recommendations.

Thank you.
raananlerner

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raananlerner OP
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Thank you guys. I have decided to go active. I would love to try the bag-end but it seems that an 18 sub will be just too big for my small room. I am currently thinking about the Velodyne HGS10. Anyone has any experience with this sub?

Thanks for the help.
raananlerner OP
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John,

I appreciate the info and thanks very much for the detailed answer. I think what your suggestion makes sense. While I am not a bass freak I would like to enjoy the deepest bass in HT (or music). Your recommendation also makes sense since the Jmlab 920.1 have a 10’ woofer and thus maybe a 10’ sub would not go lower anyway. I guess that I could try to find one of these (the price seems decent) on audiogon. I just need to see one to make sure that I (i.e., my wife...) can live with the size.

Thanks for the help. If I buy one I’ll let you know what I think about it.

Raanan
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