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i'm considering adding a compact/thin/flat/etc sub to my 5.0 setup, which is listed in my signature. I fully realize and accept a sub of this size and shape will compromise the low end response, but the form factor is a much bigger concern for me. This system is used primarily for PS4 games, television shows and films. I much prefer my 2 channel setup for music. I have also been a 2 channel luddite all of my 40 years, until getting this system put together last year. so, i'm still a noob to the digital/mutli-channel world.
my two caveats are:
-the space where my surround system lives does not really have a lot of extra floor space I want to sacrifice for a conventionally shaped cube sub, so am really interested in these compact subs, as many of them could fit under a few pieces of furniture we have in the space. i sit about 9' away from the screen and LCR speakers.
-I'm not really a bass-head and not truly sure I "need" a sub, but am curious how a modest sub like this might help support my system's current sound capabilities. i run my towers as full range, which are spec'ed to go down to 35hz.
the Yamaha YST-FSW150 has most of my interest, due to it's specific footprint and its alleged 30hz low end specs, which I realize that is probably hyperbole to some extent. I can control all of the sound parameters going to it via the Audessy system in my Marantz, so I like the Yamaha's simple features. I also like that it has a 12v trigger, which I imagine will still work with my Marantz 12v triggers?
Does anyone have any real experience with it? Does anyone think it's moderate low end capabilities would have ANY contribution to my current system?
Dayton/Theater Solutions/MTX/Focal all have compact powered subs as well, but I keep circling back to the Yamaha. None of the other offerings have as much of my interest.
I'm not committed enough to BASS to install an in-wall situation either. besides, my house was built in 1898, so don't want to deal with the hidden problems waiting to happen with that sort of fiasco.
Any thoughts or advice?