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 james63

Yes you can but it may come at the cost of image smearing/timing issues. I know a lot of people will claim there is no loss of image at 20z-40z... to each there own. I found I often needed to cross the speakers around 60z (or higher) to get them to blend in. My best guess is by the time you get to 40hz you speakers are no longer flat. Not sure how they are in your room.
Frequency response

I once tried to do this a long time ago but stopped using the sub because of very small timing issues. I personally would skip the sub and look for speakers with a little more bass... Your room is a good size. mid sided towers should work well. You might just be sensitive to boomy bass?