Even i do the same when listen to music i use direst mode for 2ch stereo, floor standing speakers is kept as large always so i don't change it, i don't even turn on my sub when i listen to music /melodies but sometimes when i listen to hip hop i feel the beats are missing you remember the good old days powerhouse system or the DJ systems you get for 15 to 20k from Sony & LG? that kind of beat is missing for music i am just trying to figure out what can i do so that i can enjoy the same kind of sound from my system hence i needed an help and i was thinking if these BasX S10 could fulfill my need coz it has 200watts of continuous power and some reviews says it has that tight bass, i know the Yamaha NS-SW300 is the best one but we don't get it here, if we get it would be very expensive which i can not afford, or else as per your saying if i've to go for 12" sub then i'll have to look for Bic PL-200 which also have good reviews but i am wondering since its bit powerful will it sync well with my Taga Tav 506 v.2 for now.