Subwoofer recommendations for this system?


I am in the process of seting up a new system:

Ah! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CDP with all upgrades
Bottlehead Foreplay preamp
Wright Audio 2A3 monoblocks (3.5 watts)
Reimer McCullough speakers (+/-3db 42 to 20 khz, 94dB efficient)

Room size is 15x20 ft with a cathedral ceiling sloping from 10-18 ft, and opening into a very large and high hallway. I listen to many styles of music, but mostly jazz (both acoustic and electric). This room can quickly become "boomy" with too much volume or too much bass, but the Reimers alone do not provide enough low end.

I am looking for a very musical subwoofer that will fill in the lower octaves, and integrate seamlessly. There is no home theater requirement. Budget is $1000 max.

Thanks in advance
Jim
jdombrow

Showing 3 responses by gunbei

Yeah, I forgot about the ACI line of subwoofers like the Force, Titan and Titan II. Many people have compared them favorably to RELs and some of them actually will fit within your budget brand new.
Without ever hearing one myself, the first sub I'd recommend for your application would be the REL Strata III. I think for your power and musical requirements it would be very tough to beat. Hopefully some people that own the Strata III and have a similar rig to yours can offer some real experience.
I have my concerns with plate amps as well, that's why I've decided to build a pair of stereo subs and run them off my Bryston 4B.