Small footprint subwoofer


I am in the process in replacing my current sub for a smaller one. I dont want overwhelming bass that will effect the music. Just articulate, musical bass that will be easy to integrate seamlessly. At the moment, I am about to get a REL R218 to replace a Hsu STF-2. Keep in mind this is in a very small room(10x10x8) so for the reason of getting a small sub. If all goes well, I might consider getting another REL with the same model if available and go stereo pair. What are your thoughts?

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Showing 1 response by rick_n

A couple of thoughts on this since small rooms are tough with subs.

 

Most importantly, sub placement in a small room is critical.  Be careful about putting a sub(s) too close to a corner.  Two subs will be better to cancel out the nodes.

 

The JL audio Fathom subs have a very small footprint and have an excellent built in DSP that will help with nodes/modes

 

An external DSP to eq the subs may be very handy in the small room since there is so little room and you may have to sit in a null or mode.

 

Good luck!