Expert 220 Pro CI - Sub or no Sub

[ArnoNYC]

Hi @ArnoNYC

First of all, I envy you in Paris. Really, that is a very good address.

On the subwoofer side, I completely  understand your position. I have and love my Dali standpoints, and the urge for a little more bottom end is a funny thing; the tone and bass is there, but at the same time, a bit more heft would be welcome. So, I added a single KEF C62, and with a bit of fussing, I've made it work and I really like it. It sits in the system sound very nicely. Tight and tuneful, it is not noticeable as a separate thing.

It does two things really well. First, it does extend the bass reproduction in an easy way, both with tone and some impact. Not massive impact, but it feels that every thing you want is there. Second, it frees up the midrange of the main speakers. I use SAM together with the pre out low pass sent to the sub. I'm very happy with the addition of the sub. For a modest price, it really works.

Here is a very poor picture of the KEF in our room. It is very compact and that was extremely important as well.

BTW, I have heard the Atohm, and I think they are wonderful speakers, and a small, musical sub like the KEF would be an excellent match. 

Thanks for sharing - I saw that Atohm also had a couple of options for subs, including one in the same price range as your KEF, and similar form factor. I'll try to see if I can connect with a local dealer and give them a try. 

(and Vancouver is not bad either...  )