Originally Posted by iwantchixx

Not with a flat response curve no, true enough. However I've seen (eerr Heard) some 10 inch drivers in properly built cabinets come pretty darn close. Not to mention folded horn reflex too.. albeit quite specific to each driver and a bit on the larger size in terms of the cabinets to get that right response without overpowering the other drivers. I guess I can handle 43hz and up if need be.. I just don't like having to rely on the sub to hit lower notes for me.. just doesn't sound natural to me in music. It's muffled and unfocused. I like the texture of all the sound being directional and more focused.

I have a very picky ear and discern a lot of nuances in musical reproduction that many may never notice. I guess I'm kind of answering my own questions.. should go custom to achieve that or grow in size of cabinets but when I'm talking bookshelves I'm not talking tiny little ones.. I'm talking 8-10 inch drivers, 3-way setups in roughly a 2 cubic foot volume.