sub in small room with bookshelf advice needed


My bookshelf speakers fill my small room well, however I am interested in adding a sub but uncertain if it will just cause boom. In other words, I am using bookshelf speakers due to the fact that larger speakers sound bloated...can I get a sub to cover the 20 to 40Hz gap and adjust in the gain to the point that it blends but does not boom?

Speakers: Usher BE-718
Room: 9x15x7 (WxLxH)...I know the Ushers are a little much as is for this room...

Also, what sub is quick enough to blend with the Ushers?

Thanks
chadlesko

Showing 1 response by blindjim

I'd say yes as well. BR makes good points. Being able to xover the sub and place it accurately and control the phase will be of immense help. I noticed a good many subs won't cut off under 50-60hz, until you get well into the sub makers upper tiers of subs though.

If you can get an eight or ten inch sub with that low a xover I'd say go for it. Depending on the $$. I've got a 11 x 14 x 8+ room with a old 10 inch vel and I use the xover on my receiver set at 60hz with some little Cantons and it's pretty seamless and reasonably tight sounding too.

Have fun.