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Subwoofer options for Klipsch La Scala

We are considering trying out a subwoofer in our system, which includes Klipsch La Scala horn speakers driven by a 7W SET amp. If we find a good pair of Klipschorns, the shy bass issue will be resolved that way. But in the meantime, I am seeking recommendations for appropriate subs that would mate well with the horns. I understand that you can't just pair them up indiscriminately, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've read through the Klipsch forums, and the recommendations seem to be whatever someone happens to be using at the time. In other words, they are all over the board.

Requirements are purely for 2-channel audio, so musicality is first priority over earthquake inducement. And I would like to stay under $750 if possible. I've owned the Adire Rava and thought it was quite good, but does it (or the Hsu, SVS) compete with say, a Velodyne or REL? Thank you all for the subterranean input.

Howard
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Sean, these mods can be found on the Klipsch forum, I presume?

And Zoya, what are brass cons, please?
Thank you both very much.

Howard
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Hi Joe,

In comparison with your Khorns (36Hz), the La Scala's (53Hz) are downright timid in the bass department. Honestly, they aren't bad, but I think a sub would help for certain types of music. I may just stay patient and wait for a pair of Khorns to show up locally, but patience has never been MY particular virtue of choice.

Thanks for the input, Joe.
Howard
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Thank you for the info, Zoya. My speakers have no feet, but I suppose I could prop them up on cones. Do you have any recommendations as to which ones I might use?
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I will definitely give the brass cones a try.
All the best,
Howard
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Thanks a lot, Sean. I think my wife may be bent on getting a pair of Khorns. If I opt for the La Scala mod, I'll write you directly. I really appreciate your help.
Frankly, I'm just in a lousy mood today with this terrible situation with Lugnut (Patrick), as well as some friends who live in Thailand and who have not responded to attempts to contact them. Don't mean to toss anchor on the conversation, but I just don't have any motivation for the effort--today, anyways. Perhaps in a couple of days I'll be more inclined to consider the La Scala mod.
Thank you again, Sean. You're such a force in this community!
Howard
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I forgot to ask. When connecting a sub to an amp that has no line out, and the sub has only line in (no binding posts, in other words), do I use a speaker line converter? For example, my SET integrated has no line out for a sub, and the ACI Titan has only an RCA line in.

And what about if I had monoblocks with attenuator knobs? Without a preamp, can I run additional speaker cables from the monoblocks through a speaker level converter and into the sub with RCA IC's? I may end up going this route, so I want to get all the info in advance.
Thanks again, everyone.
Howard
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According to ACI, this speaker level converter is included with the sub. So there's the answer to my question.
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