Your situation is why there’s a variety of -3dB subwoofers that offer High / Speaker level inputs with varying levels of EQ adjustments which aid in a variety of speaker and room pairings. With proper positioning they can offer more detailed integration with lower frequency heft when the media calls for it.
The above suggestions are for -6dB sub-bass speakers. This lesser amount of low frequency output may not excite the rooms standing wave bass modes the way a poorly positioned subwoofer can increasing placement options. Being equipped with only the basic switched phase, detent crossover and volume, this manufacturer uses a speaker and or room formula to match their products to speakers and rooms.
References to "speed" and "musicality" are generally subjective. I’ve had both and subjectively, I undoubtedly prefer subwoofers over -6dB sub-bass speakers.