Thinking of adding a sub---maybe not?


Looking for some advice. I'm thinking of adding a sub to my system and the one I'm considering is the REL T7. I've had subs (Canton) in the past with my older systems but it's been many years since then. My system today consists of a Luxman 505UXii integrated amp, a Marantz ND 8006 CDP/streamer, Dynaudio S40s and a pair of Tekton Lore Reference--I alternate the S40s and Lores through speaker A/B on the Luxman. My room is about 16 x 25. I love my system but after having subs in the past and getting the bass 'punch' from the subs, I'm debating whether I should go that route again. I've tried the loudness button on the Luxman but it just doesn't give the same results as a sub would IMO. Thanks in advance. 
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Showing 1 response by mwinkc

There’s a difference between bass punch and sub bass.
Your Lore reference should be able to provide bass, but room acoustics and placement can effect the amount of bass they provide.
The sub creates the lowest frequencies, greatly contributing to realism and environment, but full range speakers are delivering the bass guitars, drums for the most part.
My parasound allows me to adjust sub gain and to toggle the sub off or on from my listening position. This has allowed me to truly discover and appreciate how much bass punch my standmount speakers (Kef q350’s) are actually delivering.
My Rel sub is great, and it’s on all of the time...but not necessarily for bass punch.
If your speakers or placement are deficient in that area and you can’t get it worked out, consider different speakers or one of Schitt’s tone controls. The 4 band loki mini or the new 6 band LOKIUS may be what you’re looking for.

I just looked at your model of Luxman online and see that it has treble & bass controls. Does the 8 dB of increase at 100 Hz still not help, or is it degrading your sound?