I currently use two F110 subs and a CR-1 crossover with a pair of Focal Diablo monitors. My musical tastes are similar to yours and my room is of moderate size. I considered the larger Fathom subs and had the opportunity to speak with one of JLA's engineers. Given the quickness of the monitors and my system's two channel only use, he recommended the F110. I started with one F110, later added a second and then added the CR-1. I am delighted with the result. The bass output is quite well integrated with the monitors, the soundstage is deep and wide, image specificity is precise and, most importantly, the system makes music.
The measured in-room system response is quite flat, but it doesn't have the visceral impact I've read about other systems achieving by using larger subs. The system fits well with my musical tastes, but I believe that those that often listen to large scale material containing significant low bass information would find larger subs more to their liking.
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