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Subwoofer advice sought

I have a pair of Totem Forest Signature driven by a 100 wpc Unison Research Due amplifier. It has loads of power to power these speakers and has a subwoofer output. I have a medium sized room.

My local hi fi dealer said I would get better sound with the addition of a subwoofer with the results being better midrange and sound staging as well as better bass.  How is this possible?

The 2 subwoofers I am looking at are the Totem Storm and The REL T/7i. My dealer sells the REL and says it  would be a good match for the Totem speakers as it is very quick and tuneful.  Can anyone explain why a subwoofer would make these differences to the sound?  I also would be interested to hear from anyone with experience with these specific subwoofers or pairing a subwoofer with Totem Forests. Thanks.
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lightguy
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Your Totems already reach down to 28HZ
What you need is impressive depth below that.

I researched subwoofers for over a year before buying.
What I learned was one big powerful cone is better than multiple small cones or passive radiators.
If I were buying now this one goes to 17hz or so they say.
Even if only practically 20hz... MUCH more oomph than the two referenced above.
https://www.svsound.com/products/pb-2000
Generally speaking you need a 12" cone to get to 20hz.
Listen to the attached video !

BTW I ended up going over the top with this;
https://hometheaterreview.com/definitive-technology-trinity-subwoofer-reviewed/
One of the best subwoofers ever.
Earth shaking in movies (literally) yet clean and pure for music.

Its just fun to watch peoples jaws drop ;)
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