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Very basic subwoofer question

I'm thinking of adding a sub to my two-channel system, which has a pair of KEF LS-50 speakers, on Sound Anchor stands. I'm generally quite happy with things as they are, except for occasionally feeling that I'd like a bit more on the bottom end. I'm not looking for chest-thumping, room-shaking bass, but instead want to hear what's not there now. Like Paul Chambers on "Kind of Blue," who sometimes feels more hinted at than present. Or Phil Lesh on "Friend of the Devil" -- or myriad other Dead tunes -- whose bass playing also isn't quite fully there.
What I want is to hear more rather than feeling it.
Is what I'm hoping for realistic? Attainable?
I could detail my system, etc., but I'm not looking for specific suggestions about which sub, how many subs, etc. I'm just hoping to hear from someone who might be able to tell me if what I want is possible, at all.
Thanks very much.
-- Howard

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Lesh plays a Modulus Q6 and the open low B string chimes at 31Hz. That same 31Hz B from a concert grand piano has a more content. Phil also uses an OctiBass pedal which adds another dimension to those first position B string stops that add a sense of more air movement.

If this is what you heard live from the front of house system it is absolutly attainable if its on the recording. My wife’s a Dead Head and I hear it clear as day practically every day. I hear it from a 10" sub in the studio or the two 12" in the main system.

I like hearing the differences even when the Fi isn't so Hi...
https://uptonbass.com/instruments/the-upton-bass-double-basses/the-bostonian/
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