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Want More Bass

Got a new Rogue Audio tube amp and preamp. (88 and 66 magnum). Used to have a solid-state integrated that seemed to have more bass output. Now, with my speakers (and these components), I long for deeper bass. (My current speaker's bass response is rated at 50hz.) My previous experience with a tube integrated also seemed light in the bass at lower volumes. I listen more at lower volumes than at higher volumes.

So... what are my options:

1. find a new speaker that goes deeper? if so, what is recommended? Budget $3000 max. Needs to be a slim tower design due to room constraints. (Room is 11x17 and speakers are on the 17' wall. Music preference is mostly indie rock, small group jazz and electronica.)

2. add a sub? the preamp has two outs, so I could use interconnects from the preamp. if so, what is recommended. Budget for a sub would be sub $1500.

3. Other suggestions?

Thanks all for your help.
vertewax

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bob_bundus
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If you just changed amps, & are now bass-thin, isn't the problem obvious? Your speakers are obviously up to the task; they were working fine previously weren't they?
But if you're really stuck on keeping that amp, then try tweaking it. Tube roll. Try out different upgrade AC cords. Try different interconnects / speaker cables, for better synergy. Try shelving, cones, pucks, footers, & etc.
But forget the subwoofer!
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
some posters are counseling cable and power cord adjustments to give this system more bass
Naysayer has obviously never experimented with cabling to improve system synergy & has no idea of what this can do, yet advises against it. Hogwash...
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