Can I change home stereo sub for an improvement?

[SantiagoManager]

I have a simple entertainment stereo with 2 speakers and a sub. Similar to thishttp://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl&i… but not as fancy. Could I change that sub woofer over to a better sub woofer that has a higher RMS rating to make it sound better, if it is the same Ohms as the original etc... Will I hear more Bass as my one is currently very "flat" you can't hear any "doof" with the music. So again can I get a better sub for that system or will it be limited by the driver in the stereo itself.

[SantiagoManager]

Can't be done with shelf systems. They are not designed for such substitutions nor additions

[SantiagoManager]

I agree. The best you can do is try to change the placement of the subwoofer to give smoother, tighter bass at your main listening location.

When you upgrade - get a full-sized AV Receiver and a self-powered subwoofer. This gives you both placement and upgrade flexibility.

[SantiagoManager]

Well you said it, it's a simple system, which is probably good value for money, but it is cheap. If you want better you just have to buy a more expensive system. Good and cheap seldom come together.

[SantiagoManager]

If you want to save money, you'd do better to take a chance on a used, medium quality system, rather than try and boost one part of a budget system.