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    Choosing another speaker

    I have Epos ES-11's since 1991. In a way i like the speaker very much. But one thing i never liked, is it's lack of bass, leading to a somewhat "bare" sound.
    I would like to have some more, stronger, bass, but not earthshaking. So -3 dB at 40 or 45 Hz is okay for me, not -3 dB at 20 Hz! The Epos has -3 dB at 60 Hz which is also a bit soft.
    I only have money for 2nd hand stuff.
    Some adviced to me:

    - the bigger Epos 14, which can have some problems in the upper mid freq.
    - the B + W 805 matrix (or 805, is there one ?) which is told to sound more even.
    - the Kef 104-2. I had the Kef 104 aB for years.

    Eventually i could replace the valve-amp with a mosfet, or transistor, if needed.

    Any advice from someone ?

    Set is: Meridian 206B, Audio Innovations 700

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    Phila combat zone JoeE SP9's Avatar
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    If you are happy with the sound of your current speakers except for the bass, you could try a powered subwoofer. Audiogon or ebay are good places to look for used subs.
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    Forum Regular pether's Avatar
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    I used a subwoofer before but it made no sense. I am not looking for such deep bass. I think that also the mid freq. of my set are too much in front of the bass too. So really thinking of other speakers.

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