Which subwoofer?


I have a small room (10’x14’) and am wondering if a subwoofer would help. If so, which one?

I have Martin Logan electrostatic speakers with  8” powered 200 watt woofers and 8” passive radiators.  The bass is articulate, but not very deep. I am wondering if I could get more bass volume and depth without loosing detail with an additional subwoofer?
I have tried an 8” Velodyne, but could never integrate it with the Martin Logans so I sold it. 

The Martin Logans are powered by a 200 watt McIntosh receiver. 
Any thoughts?


kenrus

Showing 2 responses by socalml528

Like you I'm working with a small room 13'x11, which is less than ideal.  But I'm getting favorable results using 2 Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 8" subs.

I think this topic has been discussed in great detail on previous posts, but I'm suggesting at least 2 subs as minimum for 2 channel. My mains are Dynaudio Contour 20's which on their own have significant bass response.  The B&Ws just fill in the lower end, and as also discussed previously they are set up so you don't notice them. The effect on music  is just fuller and more realistic sound.

I have them positioned in front of the Dynaudio's and facing backwards; this was based on a suggestion from JS of Get Better Sound, and it really works for the small room!