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Subwoofer for Klipsch Heresy

Secondary system in my home, actually in my MBR sitting area - Eversolo A6, Prima Luna Evo 300 Integrated, Klipsch Heresy I (~1981). Also have a Sony TC-WR99ES and Magnum Dynalab MD108.  So, the system has a vintage vibe. Wife and I really enjoy it as is. But I think it could benefit from a subwoofer. I don’t need overkill, and I don’t want to crowd out the tube-driven classic Klipsch sound. Any recs for a sub that would play nicely in this system?

Main music choices are true classic rock (67-77), folk, classical (strings), more modern female vocalists… Thanks for your thoughts!

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If the system has a vintage vibe and aesthetics matter for the purpose of matching, the REL Classic 98 or 99 may fit the bill. Unsure what veneer your Heresy’s are (Birch, maybe?) since Klipsch appeared to offer multiple options for the first generation of Heresy. The REL Classic line is in Walnut.

The only issue is no continuous phase adjustment. Otherwise, I’ve found the Classic to be a little more rounded than prior subwoofers (HSU ULS 15, Rythmik F12G, Rythmik one-off by Omega Speaker Systems), but easier to integrate which I feel may be due to usage of the SpeakOn cable that comes standard.

FYI: I’ve never listened to a pair of Heresy’s so keep that in mind with my purely aesthetic suggestion.

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