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Subwoofer size for 1500 cubic foot room

Considering purchasing a Subwoofer. After reviewing and testing several different set of speakers in my listening room (local dealers allowed me to bring them home) I felt that the improvement over my old Thiels is not warranted. However, temporarily using my surround sound systems sub(from our family room) has definitely produced a difference. I am now on the hunt for a sub. Looking at 8-10" models priced up to $1250.00. Velodyne seems to have a great deal on the Optimum 8 (for $699.00 reg $999.00) my only hesitation is whether or not 8" is sufficient for a 12x14x9 room. I listen to music at moderate to moderately loud levels and watch movies with this system, as well. Any comments on this sub and its size.
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meiwan
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I owned the Optimum 8 and used in a 13x15x8' room. You don't need any more.

You might also consider the new Rel T7. I just switched to that and found, while not going quite as deep, it has a much nicer upper/midbass and integrates better. It vitally disappears, which I could not get the Velodyne to do.

Both are very good subs for the money and all you need in your room.
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